Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Department of Finance (DOF) Commissioner Richard Lee announced Debt Demolisher, a fine relief program for small businesses and homeowners across the five boroughs. Beginning today and running for the next 90 days, the program will allow eligible New Yorkers to resolve debt accrued from City fines at a reduced cost and avoid future penalties. Debt Demolisher will also help the City collect outstanding fines that may have otherwise gone unpaid.
“City government shouldn’t saddle New Yorkers with endless fines and interest,” said Mayor Mamdani. “When the city issues a fine, the goal is to incentivize compliance with the rules that keep all of us safe and healthy, not make it impossible…