Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHARENEW YORK — Native New Yorker Carla Phillips is struggling under nearly $14,000 in rent debt.“Definitely a lot of stress," she says, adding that it "led me to depression.”She’s ,mostly out of work since the pandemic began.“Can’t shoot headshots or corporate headshot when people aren’t working,” she said.Despite wanting to work, she hasn’t been able to pay rent since August.“I’m worried about getting evicted,” Phillips said.But NY1 has learned New York State is sitting on $1.3 billion...…Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHARENEW YORK — Native New Yorker Carla Phillips is struggling under nearly $14,000 in rent debt.“Definitely a lot of stress," she says, adding that it "led me to depression.”She’s ,mostly out of work since the pandemic began.“Can’t shoot headshots or corporate headshot when people aren’t working,” she said.Despite wanting to work, she hasn’t been able to pay rent since August.“I’m worried about getting evicted,” Phillips said.But NY1 has learned New York State is sitting on $1.3 billion...WW…

Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHARENEW YORK - A new law will allow restaurants and bars around the city to impose a COVID-19 recovery charge to customers to help with their bottom line.That new law takes effect Friday.City establishments can add a fee of up to 10 percent if they choose to do so.The City Council passed the bill last month that gives restaurants the option.The surcharge is subject to sales tax. It is not a tip and may be imposed on indoor and outdoor only - not takeout or delivery or banquets.The...…Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHARENEW YORK - A new law will allow restaurants and bars around the city to impose a COVID-19 recovery charge to customers to help with their bottom line.That new law takes effect Friday.City establishments can add a fee of up to 10 percent if they choose to do so.The City Council passed the bill last month that gives restaurants the option.The surcharge is subject to sales tax. It is not a tip and may be imposed on indoor and outdoor only - not takeout or delivery or banquets.The...WW…