Committee on Civil Service and Labor

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 · 9:30 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 2

TL;DR

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor held a hearing on a resolution condemning hedge fund Alden Global Capital for cutting staff and being hostile toward unionized workers at the Daily News. The committee passed the resolution, calling on Alden Global Capital to reach a contract agreement with the newspaper's union.

Key Decisions

  • Resolution condemning Alden Global Capital and calling for contract deal with Daily News union Passed
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Agenda

  1. Res 1015-2025 Resolution condemning Alden Global Capital cuts and managerial hostility towards unionized Daily News staff and calling on the hedge fund to reach a contract deal with the newspaper’s union.
    Resolution
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. Roll Call
  3. Res 1015-2025 Resolution condemning Alden Global Capital cuts and managerial hostility towards unionized Daily News staff and calling on the hedge fund to reach a contract deal with the newspaper’s union.
    Resolution
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this Resolution be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.