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A worker who suffers from loss of income but is not eligible for state unemployment benefits or federal relief funds often because of the nature of their employment or immigration…

An individual or entity that rents a property for the purpose of conducting business or another commercial activity

Makes an individual liable for owed the rent in the case that the business entity fails to pay

An individual merchant who sells food or merchandise from a stand, cart, or other non-permanent structure In New York, street vendors face unique challenges that stem from the industry being…

the process in which landlords hold on to property without renting it out in hopes that its rental value might rise.

an economic development strategy that focuses on equipping people with the skills necessary for a specific job or career through ongoing training

Prevailing wage is the pay rate set by law for work on public work projects. Employers must pay the prevailing wage rate set for the locality where the work is…

An agreement by an owner with construction trades that all bidders must agree to as part of a responsive bid

The requirement that employers to hire people who live in the area of a project or place of work

A job that contributes to the preservation or restoration of the environment and/or general sustainability goals