New York, Edinburgh mull appointing night mayors
Amid widespread closures, the two cities have become the latest to recognise the need for a figurehead for the night-time economy
News By IQ | 15 May 2017
Following the lead of London, Paris, Zurich and several cities in the Netherlands, both New York and Scottish capital Edinburgh are considering appointing ‘night mayors’ to oversee the cities’ night-time economies.
Rafael Espinal, the member of New York city council for the 37th district, is reportedly drafting legislation that would create an office of nightlife overseen by the city’s first night mayor.
“What I imagine the office doing is finding ways we can be helpful in creating a business-friendly…
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