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Mamdani’s Small Business Czar Wants Economic Justice for Workers
- Mamdani appoints Kenny Minaya as commissioner of the Department of Small Business Services to push an economic justice approach for workers.
- Minaya plans a whole‑of‑government approach to make it easier to start and grow small businesses in New York City.
- The administration plans to streamline permitting and reduce fines and fees as part of Mamdani's economic justice agenda.
- The new street vendor reforms will expand licenses and create a Division of Street Vendor Assistance within SBS.
- Minaya previously served as first deputy commissioner at the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.
- Mamdani’s economic justice portfolio includes the deputy mayor for economic justice oversight.
- The announcement highlights the underpinned aim to reduce bureaucratic hurdles for small businesses facing city oversight.
- The new SBS leadership targets growth and compliance training for street vendors.
- The role will involve managing grants, permits, and the city’s business improvement districts.
- New York Focus reports Minaya’s background includes legal and government affairs work tied to immigrant and worker rights.
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