Summary

• The CEO of Partnership for NYC, Steven Fulop, is taking over a leadership role with a focus on the state of NYC business.
• Fulop, formerly the Mayor of Jersey City, is making his first TV interview in this new capacity.
• The Partnership for NYC represents 350 CEOs employing 500,000 people in the city.
• Fulop acknowledges the transition from activist/politician to a role within the business community.
• There's a current shift in the tone towards more active engagement from the business community.
• The partnership invested $10 million last year to be more assertive in advocacy for businesses.
• A key area of concern for businesses is the high tax policy in New York City.
• The current economic environment in NYC is described as "fragile."
• The partnership aims to create a better environment for businesses and employees.
• Fulop emphasizes the need for a collaborative approach, but also the willingness to disagree when necessary.