Policy Briefing: The Future of NYC’s Gig Economy

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Article

Publication Date

11-17-2025

Abstract

The New York Law School Center for New York City and State Law hosted a panel discussion about the challenges and possibilities of the gig economy in New York City; how the burgeoning field of app based labor has reshaped the job market, small business ecosystem, and public space; and how this expanding labor sector may evolve in the coming years.

Speakers:

  • Shaun Abreu, New York City Council Member
  • Jeffrey Bank, CEO, Alicart Restaurant Group
  • Bhairavi Desai, Executive Director, New York Taxi Workers Alliance
  • Josh Gold, Senior Director of Public Policy and Communications, Uber
  • Dynishal Gross, Commissioner, NYC Department of Small Business Services
  • Brad Lander, New York City Comptroller
Moderator: Mark Chiusano, New York Law School Center for New York City and State Law Senior Fellow and author of The Fabulist

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