Deputy mayor Julie Su talks EDC, jobs and more.
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| Title: | Deputy mayor Julie Su talks EDC, jobs and more. |
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| Authors: | Grieve, Jack (AUTHOR), Brenzel, Kathryn (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Crain's New York Business. 6/1/2026, Vol. 42 Issue 20, p23-23. 1p. |
| Subjects: | Workers' rights, Public officers, Quality of work life, Public goods, Distributive justice, Sociology |
| Geographic Terms: | New York (N.Y.) |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on Julie Su’s role as New York City’s first deputy mayor for economic justice, a position created by Mayor Zohran Mamdani to prioritize affordability, workers' rights, and economic equity for working-class residents. Su oversees key agencies, including the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC), aiming to align economic growth with broad-based prosperity by addressing issues like childcare costs, job quality, and public goods access. She emphasizes that economic development and economic justice are complementary goals and highlights efforts to use city resources to support diverse industries and equitable job creation. Su also engages with business leaders to build collaborative relationships while maintaining a commitment to public interest and affordability. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: | Regional Business News |
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| Abstract: | The article focuses on Julie Su’s role as New York City’s first deputy mayor for economic justice, a position created by Mayor Zohran Mamdani to prioritize affordability, workers' rights, and economic equity for working-class residents. Su oversees key agencies, including the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC), aiming to align economic growth with broad-based prosperity by addressing issues like childcare costs, job quality, and public goods access. She emphasizes that economic development and economic justice are complementary goals and highlights efforts to use city resources to support diverse industries and equitable job creation. Su also engages with business leaders to build collaborative relationships while maintaining a commitment to public interest and affordability. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 8756789X |
