Anthony Shorris
Coverage of Anthony Shorris in the Nexus archive.
- Mamdani assembles an economic ‘dream team’ to redirect NYC’s powerful development arm toward affordability
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Anthony Shorris as president and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and Lina Khan as its board chair to prioritize affordability initiatives, including city-run grocery stores. The leadership change aims to redirect the EDC’s focus from traditional development projects toward addressing housing and economic equity.
- Mamdani throws business leaders a curveball: Tapping antitrust crusader Lina Khan
Zohran Mamdani appointed Lina Khan to lead the board of New York City's Economic Development Corporation (EDC), with Anthony Shorris as president. The move aims to align business development with affordability goals, leveraging Khan's antitrust expertise and Shorris's public-private sector experience.
- Surprise! NYC Nets 40,000 New Jobs on Wall Street Surge
New York City added 40,000 jobs in the first half of the year, driven by a surge in Wall Street and financial sector growth, despite challenges like tariffs, inflation, and rising rents. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, highlighted the positive economic impact and is expected to appoint Anthony Shorris as head of the city’s Economic Development Corp. to further boost the economy.