"Commissioner Tisch has concerns with the initial drafting of the bills, and she is working closely with the speaker's office to ensure that the language of the bill maintains the NYPD's flexibility to both protect houses of worship and facilitate First Amendment rights," NYPD spokesperson Delaney Kempner said in a statement to City and State.
The New York City Council, in a marathon end-of-year meeting that lasted late into the night on December 18, passed the Aland Etienne Safety and Security Act, phasing in new minimum pay and benefits standards for this industry in New York City. The legislation, which still must be signed into law by the mayor, was sponsored by Speaker Adrienne Adams and dozens of co-sponsors, and heavily supported by 32BJ SEIU which represents 20,000 security guards
A co-op owner is a person who buys shares in a corporation, which are then given to a specific apartment. In return, co-op owners are entitled to a long-term proprietary lease for the apartment. If Williams' bill is passed into law, co-op boards would be required to provide their reason for denying a sale to a potential buyer within five days of making their decision.
Rideshare drivers in New York City, like taxi drivers, earn their keep based on how often they work shuttling riders where they need to be. The more they work, the more they earn. In working for a rideshare outlet like Lyft or Uber, the driver is responsible for proper conduct and following the rules of the road. They earn a percentage of the fares charged.