Stringer talks to small business owners in Brooklyn
New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer and other business leaders tackled the concerns of small business owners in Brooklyn, an outdated 311 system, sanitation, parking and other concerns for two hours at a hearing of the Red Tape Commission that Stringer helped assemble at Brooklyn Law School on Friday.
“This commission is not about window dressing, it’s not about checking off a box,” Stringer said. “We are here to listen to business leaders to identify roadblocks that prevent growth of business here in New York City. We’re going to attack red tape by government agencies by learning what you are saying and putting our agenda together.”
The hearing drew business owners from across the borough. Commission members and the nearly 100 attendees engaged in discussion about issues they face that hold back their businesses. Stringer wanted to hear from business owners to see what the government can do to foster growth and encourage entrepreneurship by cutting back on bureaucracy.