New York's small business owners rejoice as Mamdani cuts red tape

ceejayoz 18 points 22 comments July 25, 2026
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richwater

Removing tiny pieces of red tape (a permit to sell ice cream) is a token gesture when he decided to install Lina Khan as Chair Of New York City Economic Development. Her entire reputation is built on being incredibly hostile to business. General NIMBY-ism within the city combined with a ED chair who hates big business does not seem to bode well for the success of large projects.

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