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Involuntary assignment of businesses to awardees in Queens Central

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    Council Member Abreu questions DSNY about the number of businesses involuntarily assigned to awardees in Queens Central. DSNY officials provide data and clarify the assignment process.

    • Total businesses in Queens Central: 8,000 (including 1,500 identified through outreach)
    • Approximately 5,500 businesses were assigned by DSNY
    • Nearly 700 businesses chose a carter between the pre-assignment and assignment date
    • Businesses were allowed to negotiate and switch carters even after assignments were made