Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras-Copeland Will Not Seek Reelection
This decision has shocked many as she has fought tirelessly for her constituents and made a name for herself as a rising star in the party.
Senate Passes Bill Requiring Term Limits For Senate And Assembly Leadership
The New York State Senate today passed an important government reform bill that would put into law eight-year term limits for leadership positions in the Senate and Assembly.
Video: Eye-Opening PSA Shows What A Normal Day Is Like For A Child With Autism
A powerful PSA is shedding light on the challenges so many kids with autism navigate every day.
NY Lawmakers Agree on Pay Raise for Caregivers
The New York Senate, Assembly and a certain former assembly member agree caregivers for the disabled deserve better.
Honoring World Autism Awareness Day
On this World Autism Awareness Day, we honor those who work to make life better for those with autism, proving anything is possible.
Construction Dive: How to encourage Hispanic participation amid the construction labor shortage
Census Bureau numbers show that, in 2015, Hispanics edged out their white, non-Hispanic counterparts in New York City's construction workforce and represented 37.75% of all workers, according to a recent New York City Building Congress report. The margin, only 0.01%, was very small, but it represents a departure from a time when white workers dominated the industry. In 2008, for example, white workers represented 43% of the city’s construction industry, while Hispanics were only 31%.
Client Spotlight: The Neighborhood House of Sayville
The Neighborhood House of Sayville provides free counseling to family members devastated by an all-too-common kind of tragedy in Suffolk County free of charge.
Client News: Park Slope’s landmarked Brooklyn Lyceum shows off its lovely restored facade
The Brooklyn Lyceum had been at the center of a preservation battle for years before new owner Greystone Development abandoned plans to convert the landmarked building into condos, and instead restore the building, and use it as a gym.
Cahill Blog – 421-A Update
The change in 421-a, as well as the legislature's rejection of Governor Cuomo's budget proposal for reauthorization of design-build contracting, is sure to set off intense negotiations between the three chambers with a self-imposed budget deadline of April 1.
Cahill Blog – Bill Perkins Wins City Council Seat in Special Election
Bill Perkins claimed victory last night in a special election for the City Council seat vacated by Inez Dickens, who left the seat for the New York State Assembly.