Tag Archives: NYC
NY MTA’s New Opportunities for Minority, Women-Owned & Disadvantaged Business
The MTA has awarded a total of $353 million in small business contracts
New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has created and implemented various small business…
By C. Daniel Baker
Judge Blocks New York City’s Ban on Big Sugary Drinks
Judge rules NYC soda ban is too "arbitrary" to regulate
A judge has blocked Mayor Bloomberg’s ban of big sugary drinks in NYC
By C. Daniel Baker
NYC Comptroller: Lack of Minority Participation in City Contracts is a Plague
John Liu looks to bring inclusion into other branches of the city’s government
John Liu’s policies of inclusion and transparency has led to significant city bond underwriting deals…
By Alan Hughes
The NAACP Joins the Battle Against New York City’s Soda Ban
Group says the law is "inconsistent and undemocratic"
NAACP feels the Soda Ban will burden and disproportionally impact minority-owned businesses
By C. Daniel Baker
Blacks, Latinos, Underrepresented at NYC’s Most Selective High Schools
Blacks and Latinos make up less than one in four students at top schools.
“There are significant inequities in the quality of education and certainly the outcomes for students…
By Laurence Afums
NYC Launches Contest Offering Free High Speed Internet to Business
NYC challenges small businesses to compete for high-speed broadband at their location.
Many of the businesses driving growth in the 21st century require access to reliable, high-speed…
By C. Daniel Baker
Most Workers Fixing New York Subways are Black, Latino
Subway cleanup after Hurricane Sandy comes with serious health risks
Subway cleanup after Hurricane Sandy comes with serious health risks
By Black Enterprise
Man Charged With Slaying Mom, 2 Tots In Brooklyn
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City man faces charges that he slaughtered his…
