A powerful union has funneled more than $700,000 in campaign donations since 2021 to lawmakers backing controversial legislation.
President of the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council Rich Maroko speaks at rally in support of the expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit at 32BJ Headquarters.Since 2021, the Hotel & Gaming Trades Council has donated $711,428 to boost political campaigns for 15 of the 28 City Council members who’ve signed onto the
It included $185,901 last year to help Councilman Justin Brannan prevail in a highly contested race over former GOP Councilman Ari Kagan, and another $113,675 in 2021 to help Brooklyn Democrat Crystal Hudson get elected.NYPD chief bitten by city councilwoman at protest ‘pissed off’ she’s playing victim, says pol’s lying about being choked“This is worse than just pay to play — it’s seek and destroy,” said an exasperated hotel owner who requested anonymity to avoid angering the union.
Although the Council has enough votes to pass the bill, it lacks the 34 necessary to override a mayoral veto.
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