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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Jeff Brosi, Owner/Operator of Rockaway Hotel, on Intro 991-B
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Jeff Brosi, owner/operator of the Rockaway Hotel in Queens, testifies in opposition to Intro 991-B, focusing on the bill's restrictions on third-party contractors. He emphasizes the challenges of staffing a small, seasonal hotel in an area with limited transportation options.
- Brosi describes his hotel as a community-based, 53-room boutique establishment that employs locals.
- He highlights efforts to develop a hospitality training program to address staffing shortages, which were ultimately unsuccessful.
- Brosi stresses the importance of being able to expand and contract staff seasonally for the hotel's survival.