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The city says helping small biz get loans will increase tax revenue. That’s the priority—more money in the city’s pocket, not survival for struggling shops. Classic City Hall move or smart policy? #NYC
January 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Instead of cutting red tape, the city wants entrepreneurs to take a mandatory course on applying for loans. Are we helping small biz, or putting them back in the classroom? #NYC
January 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
NYC just passed a small biz law that adds duties to SBS but gives them no extra money. It’s funded by “reallocations” from the general fund. So what exactly are we defunding to pay for this? #NYC
January 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM