NYC police union backs controversial bill to regulate hotels, which owners call 'nuclear bomb' for industry

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NYC police union backs controversial bill to regulate hotels, which owners call 'nuclear bomb' for industry
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The union representing New York City police officers has endorsed controversial legislation to more strictly regulate hotels, which owners of inns claimIntro. 991 — the Safe Hotels Act — will make it easier to rein in problem-plagued hotels, Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry said, joining forces with the key labor force behind the measure, the Hotel Trades Council representing thousands of hotel workers.

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The American Hotel and Lodging Association, in a letter to the five district attorneys, also disputed crime statistics cited by the bill’s supporters and noted hotels have a low complaint rate in the city’s 311 system. “What has worked is law enforcement working together in partnership with the hotel industry to ensure our community, employees and guests are safe.”

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