Mayor Adams' Statement on City Council Committees' Votes to Advance 'City of Yes for Economic Opportunity' Proposal to Support Small Business Growth, Boost Economy

May 22, 2024

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after the New York City Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and New York City Council Committee on Land Use both voted to approve Mayor Adams’ “City of Yes for Economic Opportunity” proposal to support small businesses and entrepreneurs, create thriving commercial corridors, and bolster New York City’s economic recovery:

“When we came into office two years ago, we had a mission: protect public safety, rebuild the economy, and make this city more livable for working-class New Yorkers. Today’s votes advancing the ‘City of Yes for Economic Opportunity’ out of the City Council’s Zoning and Land Use Committees are important steps towards achieving these goals. This historic initiative will remove outdated limitations on businesses and ensure that local retail streets and commercial centers across the city remain lively places that sustain our neighborhoods. I want to thank Speaker Adams and Chairs Riley and Salamanca for their dedication and collaborative effort to make thoughtful modifications that balance public input while maintaining the purpose and intent of the proposal. We urge the full City Council to adopt these regulations in the coming weeks.”

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