Jeffrey Garcia is the Executive Director of the New York City’s Office of Nightlife. In this episode, we discuss the importance of the Office of Nightlife, working as a liaison between the nightlife industry and the city government and the current state of nightlife. We highlight various initiatives such as the Narcan Behind Every Bar campaign and establishing the CURE campaign aimed at improving relationships between nightlife businesses and city agencies. Jeffrey also discusses the challenges and benefits of NYC’s vibrant nightlife scene, the importance of dancing, music and expression in nightlife and how it’s regulated, and provides advice on navigating regulatory landscapes and community board interactions.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Jeffrey Garcia to Hospitality & Politics

1:12 - The Role of the Office of Nightlife

2:56 - Economic Impact of Nightlife

04:55 - Navigating City Bureaucracy

06:35 - Supporting Small Business Owners

11:51 - The State of New York City Nightlife

19:17 - Community Engagement and Mediation

24:51 - Policy Achievements and Reforms (CURE)

30:16 - Jeffrey’s Career in the Police Department

31:53 - Transitioning to the Restaurant Business

35:46 - Narcan Behind Every Bar Campaign

38:20 - The Importance of Dancing and Expression

46:31 - Engaging with Community Boards

48:18 - Future Goals

55:33 - Thanks For Watching! Like & Subscribe

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