In this follow-up episode, host Preet Kershaw is joined again by Andrew Saviolis to continue their eye-opening conversation with NYC Council District 25 candidate Ramses Frias.

They dive deeper into the real power of city council, systemic housing failures, the criminalization of working-class homeowners, and what it means when city departments are entirely detached from the people they serve. Ramses shares raw stories from the ground, explaining how broken communication between officials and residents continues to devastate Queens.

🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode:
• Why your city council rep matters more than the mayor
• The consequences of political isolation from community reality
• Housing law myths and what’s really happening to homeowners
• What businesses and landlords are afraid to say out loud
• How residents can organize to take power back

This is Part 2 of a series with Ramses Frias, shining a light on the urgent need for accountability in local politics. Subscribe and share if you believe in building communities - not just campaigns.

In this episode, host Preet Kershaw, joined by Andrew Saviolis, sits down with Ramses Frias, candidate for District 25 City Council, to discuss the ongoing issues affecting Queens — from illegal vending and the decline of small businesses to crime, drugs, and how the community can take back control through civic participation.

We cover:

• Illegal street vending and its impact on local storefronts
  
  
• Why small businesses in Elmhurst & Jackson Heights are shutting down
  
  
• How city agencies have failed to enforce basic quality-of-life protections
  
  
• The role of city boards and how residents can influence decisions
  
  
• Education and real resources for first-time business owners
  
  
• Why local voting matters more than ever
  
  

If you live in Queens or care about the future of NYC neighborhoods, this is a must-listen conversation. Let’s hold our city accountable — together.

 In this episode, host Preet Kershaw, joined by Andrew Saviolis, sits down with guest Miranda Fischer, an insurance expert at Alliant, to break down the realities of insurance in New York’s construction industry. From scaffold law to fraudulent claims, Miranda shares insider knowledge that every contractor and small business owner needs to know. 

How to get MWBE certified in New York City - Common pitfalls in business setup and how to avoid them - The importance of LLC publications, share certificates, and operating agreements - Starting small with contracts and building credibility - Grants and funding opportunities for small businesses.