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By Ross Barkan
Carl Weidbrod at his appointment press conference.

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By Stephen Jacob Smith
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By Stephen Jacob Smith
The midtown skyline. (Photo: Getty)

No Vacancies: Union, Pols Push for Hotel Restrictions in Midtown East Rezoning

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