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Statement On The Launch Of The New York Coalition For Independent Work

InternetAssociation

Internet Association is pleased to join efforts with the New York Coalition for Independent Work to advocate for a legislative framework that continues to provide New Yorkers a high level of autonomy, flexibility, and the right to choose when, how, and where they earn an income.”. ###.

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Statement On The Passage Of Anti-SLAPP Legislation In New York State

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Washington, DC – John Olsen, IA Director, State Government Affairs, Northeast Region, released the following statement on the passage of legislation in New York State that deters “Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation” (SLAPPs): “Strong anti-SLAPP laws are the best protection for consumers who want to give honest opinions online (..)

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Statistical Association Teams With New York Times on Data Literacy Feature

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If it’s not so hot, a new feature in The New York Times might help you. This week, the American Statistical Association (ASA) announced a new collaboration with the paper on a monthly feature they call “What’s Going On in This Graph? How’s your data literacy these days?

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How The New York Times Turned Unsolicited Donations Into a Successful Program

Associations Now

For slightly more than a month, The New York Times has been asking its subscribers for a little help in donating subscriptions to U.S. The post How The New York Times Turned Unsolicited Donations Into a Successful Program appeared first on Associations Now. million students free online subscriptions to the newspaper.

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A CHRO’s Perspective on Substance Use in the Workplace: Supportive Strategies to Help Your Workforce Thrive

Speaker: Smita Das, MD, PhD, MPH, Medical Director, Psychiatry and Naj Wright, MBA, C-Suite HR Executive

A 2021 New York University School of Global Public Health survey of 5,850 people who drink alcohol found that 29 percent have increased their drinking during the pandemic. The last year and a half has been one of extreme stress and anxiety for the American Workforce.

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New York Law May Signal Challenges Coming for Airbnb

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An agreement with New York City this month removes some liability concerns for Airbnb in its largest market. But New York’s law making short-term rentals illegal could be the opening salvo for opponents elsewhere who say such rentals reduce affordable housing in major cities. market: the Big Apple.

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On the Runway: Lessons From New York Fashion Week

Associations Now

What the recently wrapped New York Fashion Week can teach meeting planners about creating experiences, experimenting, and getting the next generation involved. If you’re familiar with fashion, you know these three collections were on the runway at New York Fashion Week (NYFW), which wrapped up a day or so ago.