In nod to union, De Blasio will seek special permit for hotel development

In a victory for New York City Hotel Trades Council union, Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration will seek to enact a special permit requirement for hotel construction. The citywide requirement would mandate hotel developers receive City Council approval for projects — giving the HTC the opportunity ensure new hotels are unionized, according to the New York Times. Developers say the requirement would hinder hotel development at a time when New York tourism is booming, but

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