Op-Ed | Supporting small business and working-class people through M/WBEs | amNewYork
Briefly

Mayor Eric Adams emphasizes a consistent commitment to building a safer and more affordable city for working-class New Yorkers, attributing successes to increased jobs and reduced crime.
The administration achieved record support for Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), awarding over $1.59 billion in contracts, reflecting a significant growth in opportunity for historically underserved communities.
Adams highlights the human stories behind M/WBE statistics, showcasing how city initiatives enable people of color to build wealth through entrepreneurship, fostering dreams that contribute to community growth.
The mayor insists on the necessity of leveling the playing field, stressing the importance of the city government’s role in providing equitable chances for communities of color to thrive economically.
Read at www.amny.com
[
|
]