September 16, 2026 – Manhattan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jessica Walker testified today before the New York City Council Committee on Small Business, weighing in on three bills that would shape how storefront businesses lease space, stay in their neighborhoods, and reach customers. The hearing covered Int. 90 (Council Member Gale Brewer), which….
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September 16, 2026 – Manhattan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jessica Walker testified today before the New York City Council Committee on Small Business, weighing in on three bills that would shape how storefront businesses lease space, stay in their neighborhoods, and reach customers. The hearing covered Int. 90 (Council Member Gale Brewer), which….
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