Comptroller Mark Levine on AI, Fiscal Stewardship, and New York City’s Workforce

Greg sits down with New York City Comptroller Mark Levine for a wide-ranging conversation about public service, economic uncertainty, nonprofit infrastructure, and preparing New York City for the next economy.Mark reflects on his path from teaching bilingual math and science in the South Bronx to founding Neighborhood Trust Federal Credit Union in Washington Heights, serving in the City Council and as Manhattan Borough President, and becoming New York City Comptroller.At the center of the conversation is the city’s economic and fiscal future. Mark and Greg discuss slowing private-sector job growth, rising inequality, the city’s structural budget challenges, and why delayed contracts and payments threaten human services nonprofits and the workers delivering essential services.They also examine how artificial intelligence will reshape New York City’s labor market, from productivity and job creation to large-scale displacement. Produced by: Manhattan Neighborhood NetworkPublished by: New York City Employment and Training CoalitionTopics: New York City Comptroller; workforce development; artificial intelligence; future of work; nonprofit contracting; human services; city budget; job training; economic mobility; fiscal responsibility