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From Block to Ballot: Ramses Frias on Taking Back NYC & Reviving Small Businesses
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In this episode, host Preet Kershaw, joined by Andrew Saviolis, sits down with Ramses Frias, candidate for District 25 City Council, to discuss the ongoing issues affecting Queens — from illegal vending and the decline of small businesses to crime, drugs, and how the community can take back control through civic participation.
We cover:
- Illegal street vending and its impact on local storefronts
- Why small businesses in Elmhurst & Jackson Heights are shutting down
- How city agencies have failed to enforce basic quality-of-life protections
- The role of city boards and how residents can influence decisions
- Education and real resources for first-time business owners
- Why local voting matters more than ever
If you live in Queens or care about the future of NYC neighborhoods, this is a must-listen conversation. Let’s hold our city accountable — together.
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