Hospitality & Politics with Andrew Rigie
Hospitality & Politics with Andrew Rigie
Podcast Description
Hospitality & Politics is where the worlds of restaurants, nightlife, and policy collide. Hosted by Andrew Rigie, Executive Director of the NYC Hospitality Alliance, listen as he dives deep into the intersections of business, politics, and everyday life. Join Andrew as he sits down with restaurateurs, nightlife operators, elected officials, and influential thought-leaders to explore the real stories, challenges, and innovations shaping the hospitality industry and beyond.
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This podcast focuses on the intersection of hospitality and political issues, covering topics such as liquor licensing, outdoor dining regulations, tourism strategies, and the evolving state of the restaurant industry. For instance, episodes include discussions on the impact of Prohibition laws with experts like Robert and Max Bookman, and the role of tourism funding in NYC’s economy featuring Julie Coker.
Hospitality & Politics is where the worlds of restaurants, nightlife, and policy collide. Hosted by Andrew Rigie, Executive Director of the NYC Hospitality Alliance, listen as he dives deep into the intersections of business, politics, and everyday life. Join Andrew as he sits down with restaurateurs, nightlife operators, elected officials, and influential thought-leaders to explore the real stories, challenges, and innovations shaping the hospitality industry and beyond.
Ben Max is a veteran journalist, host of ‘Max Politics’ and Executive Editor and Program Director at the Center for New York City and State Law. In this conversation, we discuss the political landscape at the end of 2025 as New York City prepares for new mayor Zohran Mamdani. We get into the dynamics between the mayor’s office and city council, small business regulations, housing, childcare, public safety, Mayor Eric Adams’ legacy, the role of the presumptive next city council speaker Julie Menin, and the new administration’s impact on the hospitality industry.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Welcome Ben Max To Hospitality & Politics
0:41 – New Year, New Political Climate
4:07 – Understanding the Role of the Mayor
12:22 – City Council’s Legislative Process
15:11 – Balancing Government Efficiency and Oversight
18:55 – Small Business Regulations and Reforms
27:26 – Challenges Facing Small Businesses
28:22 – Impact of Private Right Lawsuits
29:48 – Insurance Costs and Business Sustainability
30:07 – Policy Discussions with Julie Menin
30:48 – Balancing Progressive Policies and Business Needs
32:42 – Mayor’s Transition and Small Business Support
40:43 – Universal Childcare and Housing
47:23 – Eric Adams’ Mayoral Legacy
51:30 – ‘City Of Yes’ Achievements
52:30 – Thanks Ben For Joining The Show!
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