Greg David: New York's economic challenges under Trump

In office less than two months, President Donald Trump is sending economic shockwaves across the world — including New York City. From cutting the federal workforce to launching massive tariffs, Trump's fiscal moves are already having an impact on Wall Street and the rest of the five boroughs. Greg David, an economics reporter from the news outlet The City, has been detailing how Trump's measures could affect New York City residents.

David joined NY1's Errol Louis to discuss the vulnerabilities of various federal aid programs like Medicaid and food stamps, the potential effects of the stock market's decline, what tariffs could mean for local businesses and the broader economic impact for the city's post-pandemic recovery. They also examined the lack of clarity on economic policies among New York mayoral candidates.

***Spectrum News NY1 and Roosevelt House will be co-hosting a special panel discussion on the political career and legacy of New York City Mayor John Lindsay.

Inspired by the NY1 three-part limited audio series covering Lindsay's political career, the conversation will be held at Roosevelt House on March 13 at 6 p.m. It will be moderated Errol Louis and feature a panel of Lindsay administration alumni and journalists who will discuss Lindsay's eight years in office from 1966 to 1973 — one of the most chaotic and transformative times in New York's recent history. It will explore his accomplishments as mayor, as well as the staggering number of challenges he faced during his two terms.

Attendees will need to RSVP to the event, which is free, through Roosevelt House, here: https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/you-decide-with-errol-louis/2025/02/06/john-lindsay-new-york-city-mayor-panel-you-decide-crisis-and-accomplishment

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