Q&A
Wong asks about repeat defaulters in the program
New York City Council · Aug 11, 2026 · starts 0:16:34 · 37 sec
Wong raises awareness of defendants who default multiple times and asks whether the program addresses them. Lee says the program gives small businesses a chance to cure instances and is not differentiated by offender history.
Phil Wong
Okay, yes.
Phil Wong
Yes, I'm aware of defendants that default multiple times, and it seemed to me your program is not.
Phil Wong
Are you trying to fix those, or what are you addressing?
Richard Lee
We're trying to fix those as well.
Richard Lee
Those small businesses who haven't had the chance to or was unable to, this might be a way for them to cure their instances.
Phil Wong
Okay, thank you.
Phil Wong
Thank you.
Phil Wong
I have round two.
Shaun Abreu
Second round, no problem.
Shaun Abreu
Councilmember Brooks Powers.
Shaun Abreu
Followed by Narcisse.
Shaun Abreu
Councilmember Narcisse.