Government policy affecting NYC businesses
The Adams administration has introduced a comprehensive set of business reforms for 2026 aimed at streamlining regulations, boosting key industries, and promoting equitable growth across New York City. These initiatives target longstanding economic challenges and seek to position the city for renewed business vitality.
Green-Wood Cemetery’s new visitor center in Brooklyn features an integrated greenhouse that enhances visitor experience while emphasizing sustainability and subtle design.
Governor Hochul and New York lawmakers are locked in a heated dispute over auto insurance reform as the state budget deadline looms, raising concerns about rising premiums in NYC.
Major U.S. banks, including New York’s JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs, have spent a record $33 billion on share buybacks, fueled by eased regulatory rules from the prior administration.
Private credit funds faced a record $20 billion redemption surge in Q1 2026, revealing investor caution amid economic uncertainty and market volatility.
New York lawmakers have rejected Governor Kathy Hochul’s surprise medical billing reforms, siding with doctors and hospitals amid ongoing disputes over out-of-network payments.