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Local law · Int 0858-2024

Requiring the department of small business services to expand the business pathways program

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of small business services to expand the business pathways program

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Filed at end of sessionLatest action Dec 31, 2025

New York City Council

Sponsor

Althea V. Stevens

Council Member, District 16 · Democratic

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Summary

This bill would require the Department of Small Business Services (SBS), in consultation with the Office of Resident Economic Empowerment and Sustainability (REES) of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), to expand the Business Pathways program for NYCHA residents to encompass businesses beyond catering and childcare, including creative fields, retail and cosmetology. SBS would offer additional business pathways programs at the discretion of the commissioner. SBS would offer the Business Pathways programs free-of-charge. The programs would assist NYCHA residents in formalizing their businesses, including via a professional business education course; mentorship and professional coaching; support in obtaining business licenses; guidance on business operations, marketing and financial structures; funding to complete required health and safety trainings; support in completing provider applications; and help for certain businesses to secure commercial space.

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Where it stands

The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted
Filed at end of session

Committee

Committee on Small Business

Cosponsors

Justin L. Brannan, Farah N. Louis and 2 others

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

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Full history

  1. Dec 31, 2025

    Filed

    This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)

    NYC Council

  2. Apr 18, 2024

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  3. Apr 18, 2024

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Small Business

    NYC Council