Public housing agencies are asking for more time and resources to put in effect a proposed federal ban on smoking that would affect nearly one million households nationwide. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Despite federal ban, more sex offenders are calling NYCHA developments home State Senator Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester) and Councilman Ritchie Torres (D - Bronx), joined by Councilman Mark Treyger (D - Brooklyn) and outraged New York City Housing Development tenants, released an alarming investigative report -LSB-...] (thebronxchronicle.com)
By Sean Ryan A proposed federal ban on bid preferences for local companies could also prevent Milwaukee from forcing contractors to hire local residents on sewer projects. (dailyreporter.com)