As a small business owner for over 23 years, dealing with clients, making deliveries and balancing the books, it became very clear early on in my career that I needed to be efficient with my time and money. Efficiency in operating a small business means knowing how much to spend on a service, hiring the right people to help with the day-to-day and most importantly, knowing when to cut back on spending.
In recent months, however, it has become evident that efficiency has taken on a new, more reckless meaning as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continues to axe vital services from the federal government. These cuts from DOGE have recklessly limited the vital federal resources made available for the most crucial services, preventing New Yorkers from accessing education, healthcare, and overall support.
