AGENCY TESTIMONY
Ongoing challenges, vacancy rates, and commissioner priorities
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Commissioner Gross acknowledges ongoing challenges for small businesses and outlines her priorities in addressing these issues.
- Notes declining storefront vacancies citywide, but persistent challenges in Manhattan's Central Business District and parts of downtown Brooklyn
- Highlights the commissioner's priority to visit council districts and hear directly from business owners and community leaders
- Emphasizes commitment to reducing burdens on small businesses and creating a more supportive environment
Dynishal Gross
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Despite tremendous progress, we know that many small businesses continue to struggle and need our support.
0:18:21
While the city has seen 4 consecutive quarters of declining storefront vacancies, small businesses in the Central Business District of Manhattan and parts of downtown Brooklyn still experience high turnover and persistent vacancies.
0:18:36
That's why we are committed to finding ways to reduce burdens on small businesses.
0:18:43
Since becoming SBS commissioner, I've made it a priority to visit as many council districts as possible and hear directly from business owners, community leaders, and our local elected officials about evolving corridor specific or community specific challenges.
0:19:00
I look forward to continuing our collaboration to support small businesses and advance reforms that will create a more supportive environment for small businesses across the city.