Nick Garber

Nick Garber, a politics reporter at Crain's New York Business, shares insights on the NYC mayoral candidates' stances on jobs and the minimum wage. He discusses Andrew Cuomo's $20 wage proposal and Zoran Mamdani's push for a $30 minimum, framing it as a living wage. The conversation dives into how candidates are addressing business concerns and the perceived flight of companies from the city. Garber also highlights the complexities of taxes and regulations affecting small businesses, along with the candidates' varying promises to ease red tape.

Nick Garber, a politics reporter at Crain's New York Business, dives into the hot topic of downstate casino proposals, highlighting Steve Cohen's Willets Point bid, which just garnered community approval. He discusses the favorites for the licenses, exploring why some Manhattan bids flopped due to local opposition. A spirited community reaction emerges around Cohen's proposal, with mixed feelings from locals. Garber also navigates the complexities of grassroots support versus developer influence, as the deadline for selecting winners approaches.