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Speaker outlines small-business agenda, fines overhaul and intent to subpoena predatory actors

New York City Council · January 8, 2026
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Summary

The Speaker said he will cut fines and bureaucratic red tape for small businesses, seek to attract law-abiding businesses, and use the council's subpoena authority to investigate actors accused of predatory conduct; he said he will coordinate with Council Member Ressler on reintroducing relevant bills.

The Speaker said the council will pursue an agenda aimed at helping small businesses by reducing fines and cutting bureaucratic red tape, while also using legal tools to hold predatory private actors accountable.

"As a former small business owner, we're gonna slash fines" and "cut…

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