Small Business

Hochul celebrates New York meeting its 2021 MWBE goal

The governor wants $11 million to clear the certification backlog to meet its target again this year.

  • By Megan McGibney

Small Business

Bill pending Cuomo’s signature requires mandated savings plans for small-business employees

Employers with at least 10 workers would be required to offer the Secure Choice Program if the measure is signed into law.

  • By Ralph R. Ortega

New York City

New York is inching toward its MWBE goals

The pandemic hit MWBEs particularly hard, making New York City and state contracting even more important.

  • By Annie McDonough

Small Business

Slow start for New York’s $100 million small businesses loan program

Reach is limited by its focus on small businesses, landlords and nonprofits who haven’t received federal support.

  • By Kay Dervishi

Coronavirus

Bracing for heat waves and hurricanes during a pandemic

It could even mean the city buys some people air conditioning units

  • By Jeff Coltin

Coronavirus

Should insurance companies have to cover small businesses’ pandemic losses?

New legislation would require insurers to pay out due to the coronavirus – regardless of what their policies say.

  • By Rebecca C. Lewis

Small Business

Is the federal government shortchanging small businesses?

Amid backlash against large companies getting federal loans, Velázquez calls for transparency.

  • By Kay Dervishi

Small Business

Despite progress, MWBEs say challenges remain

New York has sought to award more government contracts to firms owned by women or minorities.

  • By Rebecca C. Lewis

Brooklyn

A balancing act in Brooklyn

Brooklyn business improvement districts want to grow their neighborhoods - without spurring gentrification.

  • By Gabe Ponce de León

New York City

Here’s why State Sen. Jessica Ramos wants the cap on NYC street vendors lifted

The City Council could take action, but it hasn’t.

  • By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
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