Julie Su
Coverage of Julie Su in the Nexus archive.
- Mamdani is going to town on the annoyance economy
Zohran Mamdani's administration is targeting bureaucratic headaches, fees, and scams that create minor daily indignities in New York City. Initiatives include a finalized "click-to-cancel" rule for subscriptions and a proposed ban on hidden "junk fees" across various products. Furthermore, the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has filed lawsuits against businesses such as self-storage companies and dental providers.
- Mamdani rolls out 50-plus fixes for NYC’s small-business bureaucracy
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced over 50 reforms to simplify small-business operations in New York City, including assigning case managers, streamlining permits, and reducing fees and delays. The initiative, called OPEN for Small Business, aims to improve navigation of city bureaucracy and expand the Business Express Service Team (NYC BEST) to provide compliance support.
- Mayor Mamdani pledges investment and support at inaugural Bronx Economic Development Summit
Mayor Zohran Mamdani pledged city support for the Bronx at the inaugural economic development summit, addressing historical injustices and announcing plans to create affordable housing. The event, organized by Our Bronx and BXEDC, included discussions on combating disparities and supporting local businesses.