Mayor's Budget Cuts Threaten Worker Protections
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Mayor Zohran Mamdanis first budget proposal cuts funding for New York Citys Department of Consumer and Worker Protection by eight percent, despite promising to double it. This agency, responsible for enforcing new laws like banning broker fees and protecting workers from fraud, needs more staff, particularly lawyers, to effectively carry out its duties. Council members, agency leaders, and advocates warn that the cuts will weaken enforcement and leave workers vulnerable. City Hall claims the mayor is committed to increasing funding and hiring more attorneys, but no details have been provided. The council will submit recommendations, and the mayors updated budget is due by late April.
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