The "Fair Wages for New Yorkers" Act, which was introduced into the City Council at the behest of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, would require developers that receive heavy taxpayer subsidies to pay their employees a "living wage."
"That "living wage," as defined by our bill, is a modest sum. What we are asking for is that employees at heavily subsidized projects earn $10 an hour with benefits, or $11.50 an hour without, as defined by federal law.
Following months of endless protests calling for his resignation, President Ali Abdullah Saleh has now traveled to Saudi Arabia and signed an agreement to transfer his powers to his vice president, which could begin an end to Mr. Saleh’s 33-year rule.
SECURITY & FOREIGN POLICY. GOP DEBATE.
NYC COUNCIL Considers. Living Wage Bill.
SEX ABUSE @ PENN STATE. Case Grows.
ROMNEY GAINS. Thune Endorsement.
BRONX BUSTED. Jennifer Lopez.
HOLIDAY TRAVEL USA Begins.
City Island is a little piece of New England in the northeastern most point of New York City. It is located in The Bronx on the Long Island Sound and is connected to the mainland by a small bridge. The island has a seafaring tradition dating back to the 18th century, with many of its inhabitants tracing their heritage back to those early days.
City Island hosts some of the finest seafood restaurants in New York City. On national holidays, these eateries are usually full of visitors who come to celebrate with their friends and familees.
It will be up to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to decide where Saif al-Islam Qadhafi, son of the former Libyan leader, will stand trial to face charges for crimes against humanity, the court’s Prosecutor said today as he arrived in Tripoli for talks with national authorities.
The visit by Luis Moreno-Ocampo and Deputy Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda comes just days after the arrest in Libya of Mr. Qadhafi and amid unconfirmed reports of the capture of former intelligence chief Abdullah Al Sanousi, who is also wanted by the Court.
NOVEMBER
Nov 30 "21st Annual Scholarship & Awards Reception," NYC, Metro NY Chapter of the National Black MBA Association, www.nyblackmba.org/gala.phpDECEMBER
DECEMBER
Dec 1 "All-Inclusive Awards 2011," Boston, Color Magazine, www.colormagazineusa.com
Dec 1 "The LatinVision Hispanic Business Networking Event: Banking and Finance," NYC, www.latinvision.com/marketing
Dec 2 "CEO Roundtable & Best Practice Session," NYC, Diversity Best Practices (DBP), www.diversitybestpractices.com/event/ceo-roundtable-best-practice-sessi…
UN human rights chief welcomes the opening of the genocide trial of three former senior Khmer Rouge leaders in Cambodia, while stressing the need for vigilance to ensure that victims’ rights are respected.
Opening statements are scheduled today from the prosecution and defence in the trial of former foreign minister Ieng Sary, former so-called Brother Number Two Nuon Chea, and former head of State Khieu Samphan on charges including genocide, crimes against humanity and torture.
US SPIES OUT. CIA Setbacks.
SUPER FAILURE. Committee Fallout.
NEW GOP LEADER. Newt Out Front.
ENERGY DRINKS. Harmful to Your Health?
EGYPT DEMONSTRATIONS. Democratic Reform.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and four independent United Nations human rights experts today voiced alarm at the violent crackdown on protesters in Egypt, and urged the country’s interim authorities to guarantee the protection of key liberties ahead of next week’s parliamentary elections.
At least 20 people have been killed and more than 1,700 others injured since Saturday in clashes between security forces and demonstrators, according to media reports, with Cairo the focus of the violence.
For Immediate Release:
November 21, 2011
Shakespeare, Abigail Adams and the coming of the Civil War
Highlights January – June Program Schedule
at National Historic Site in Westchester County
An exploration of the causes of the Civil War by an eminent historian, a performance of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy Hamlet, and a visit by First Lady Abigail Adams highlights the January – June 2012 Program Schedule, at St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, in Mt. Vernon, NY, it has been announced. Admission to all events is free.