Busboys Move Up The Food Chain In Top Chefâ€™s Lawsuit Agreement

Written by Roberto Nascimento on July 31, 2007. Posted in Eat & Drink, Posts

With the settlement of a racially centered lawsuit yesterday, clear skies are unfolding for immigrants working as busboys and runners in New York’s high-end dinning industry. The case, which accused celebrity chef Daniel Boulud (pictured) of discriminating against non-white workers at his famed Restaurant Daniel (but which also has potential to set an example for
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Cleaner Maybe, Definitely More Expensive: MTA Announces Fare Hikes

Written by Roberto Nascimento on July 25, 2007. Posted in Breaking News, Posts

After yesterday’s short sigh of relief—caused by a report on MTA’s improved subway cleanliness—NYC’s commuting faces are bound to return to their usual frowns. MTA officials have finally revealed its long-predicted plan to increase fares and toll revenues by 6.5 percent, hoping to boost the corporation’s ailing budget by $325 million a year. If distributed
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