Summary
New York City small business owners face challenges with rising rents and a tough business environment. They are watching the upcoming mayoral election closely, focusing on candidate Zohran Mamdani's plans to help them with policies like reducing fines and fees. However, concerns remain as current proposals don't fully address rising commercial rents.
Key Facts
- Small business owners in Brooklyn are struggling with high rents and operational disruptions.
- Early voting has started for New York City's mayoral election.
- Zohran Mamdani is a key candidate focusing on affordability, proposing benefits like rent freezes for apartments.
- Mamdani plans to cut fines and fees for small businesses.
- Rising commercial rents lack protections, worrying business owners.
- Opponent Andrew Cuomo's plan includes public-private partnerships, which some blame for increasing rents.
- Mamdani explores ways to stabilize commercial rents, referencing examples from other states.
- The former mayor's policies contributed to the current high rent situation.
