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Nobody Likes Red Tape, Not Even Mamdani

Eliminating burdensome small business regulations is a win for everyone. 

Meagan O'Rourke | 7.22.2026 1:31 PM

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New York City government isn't known for cutting red tape. But this week, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani (yes, the democratic socialist) announced more than 50 reforms that would eliminate unnecessary regulations and high permitting and licensing fees for small businesses. 

The reforms, unveiled on Monday, cover a variety of small business issues, from outdoor dining rules to pawnbroker licenses. During a speech in the Bronx, Mamdani announced that the city would work with the state to eliminate the frozen dessert permit, which requires restaurants that already have food permits to "seek out a superfluous second permit for what they're already doing."

He also said the current........

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