Epic fail: How union, politicians botched a hotel “safety” bill
Legislation was cloaked as a safety measure, but no one was fooled
If you ever felt unsafe in New York City, popping into the nearest hotel would be a smart thing to do. Hotels are always open, their front desks are staffed around the clock and cameras monitor the lobbies. Many even have panic buttons.
Yet this summer, out of the blue, Council member Julie Menin introduced a sweeping bill called the Safe Hotels Act.
Hotels are unsafe? Who knew?
It would be wrong to call the bill’s name deceiving, however: Absolutely no one was fooled.