Op-ed: Small businesses are getting a break from red tape—let’s keep the momentum going

Retail plays a critical role in New York’s economy and will be vital to its recovery. Retail businesses, owned by both recognizable brands as well as entrepreneurs, attract people to our streets and provide amenities that make our neighborhoods better places to live and work. They create jobs and add significant revenue for city services through sales and property tax payments.

With New York City at a critical phase on its path to long-term recovery, elected officials must continue to advance policies that make it easier for small businesses to operate.

Leaders in city government recently approved the Health and Fitness Text Amendment, which eliminated antiquated requirements for

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