"Public investment is not a neutral exercise. It reflects a set of priorities. We subsidize stadiums while subway stations crumble."
"When the gains of our economy are disproportionately captured by a small group of firms and investors, we have a responsibility to act."
New York's economy has historically been influenced by various sources of power, but current inequalities provoke questions about the beneficiaries of economic success. The article discusses efforts by a State Senator from Brooklyn to rectify the imbalance favoring a small group of firms and investors, highlighting legislative initiatives aimed at enhancing equity. With public investment reflecting societal priorities, the author's focus includes supporting minority- and women-owned businesses, improving contracting equity, and developing sustainable energy programs to benefit lower-income households. These initiatives aim to ensure working families are not sidelined in the economic landscape.
Read at www.amny.com
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