Many pandemic-era federal programs expired on Sunday, leaving jobless New Yorkers with more modest state unemployment benefits, or no aid at all. Source: New York Times
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New Jersey Ends Covid Unemployment Benefits
By Gotham Rex on August 30, 2021
Gov. Phil Murphy has decided to let the Covid-related benefits expire on Saturday, rather than use federal relief funds to extend them as the White House has suggested. Source: New York Times
Uber and Lyft Surges: What to Know
By Gotham Rex on May 30, 2021
The companies say they are charging extra because they don’t have enough drivers to match rebounding customer demand. Source: New York Times
NY Reaches Deal on $212 Billion Budget to Jump-Start Economic Recovery
By Gotham Rex on April 6, 2021
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and the Legislature have agreed to raise taxes on the wealthy and give aid to renters, businesses and undocumented immigrants. Source: New York Times
Uber and Lyft Drivers Win Ruling on Unemployment Benefits
By Gotham Rex on July 28, 2020
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction instructing New York State to begin payments promptly, citing an “inexcusable delay.” Source: New York Times
The Pandemic Sent Young New Yorkers Packing. Will They Return?
By Gotham Rex on June 19, 2020
The financial crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak has led young people from elsewhere to leave the city, uncertain if they will come back. Source: New York Times