While most eyes across the country were on battleground states like Arizona and Georgia on Election Day and the days that followed, some watchers were paying attention to a particular proposition on California’s ballot, which could have implications for other states,...

As New York works to emerge from the COVID-19 recession, there are questions about whether regulations of gig economy workers could be on Albany’s upcoming legislative agenda, and how that could impact economic recovery for businesses. “If the pandemic has shown us...

To the editor: Nearly eight months ago, I began driving for Uber Eats. It was late March, and COVID-19 was nearing its peak in New York City. Hostos Community College — where I was going to school — stopped letting students attend in person. Suddenly, so much of our...

Imagine a hypothetical: you live in a city and don’t own a car, but have an urgent need to travel to a certain area quickly. What mode do you use? Many people would avoid the public transit systems in their cities, because those often don’t feel reliable. Instead they...

The decisive win for Proposition 22 in California on November 3 shows a likely majority of voters—even in the most progressive states—see the value of flexible work that allows people to generate income on demand. That value has only grown amid an ongoing economic...

Originally appeared in The Bronx Times Almost eight months ago, I began driving for Uber Eats. It was late March, COVID-19 was nearing its peak in New York City, and Hostos Community College, where I was going to school, stopped letting students attend in person....

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Friday, March 6, 2020 CONTACT: FWNY@skdknick.com 13 New Clergy Members Join the 20 Faith Leaders who Joined in February More than 80 Groups, Clergy, Businesses from Every Part of the State Have Now Joined the Coalition Potential Albany...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Tuesday, February 25, 2020 CONTACT: Jason Kaplan, kaplan@skdknick.com  Potential Albany Legislation Threatens Economic Opportunity For Hundreds of Thousands of New Yorkers Who Rely On Flexible Work New York, NY – Dozens of flexible workers from...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Wednesday, February 19, 2020 CONTACT: FWNY@skdknick.com Long Island, NY – Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce, Covert Avenue Chamber of Commerce, Riverhead Chamber of Commerce, Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce, Long Island African American Chamber of...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Thursday, February 13, 2020 CONTACT: FWNY@skdknick.com Potential Albany Legislation Could Impact Hundreds of Faith-Based Leaders and Representatives Who Rely on Flexible Work to Supplement Their Lives  New York, NY – New York State clergy and...