Sam Levine
Coverage of Sam Levine in the Nexus archive.
- Fact-checking Donald Trump’s address on Chinese election interference – video
Donald Trump claimed in a primetime address that declassified intelligence showed Chinese interference in US elections. However, a US intelligence assessment found no evidence of Beijing altering the 2020 vote, which he lost. The Guardian's reporter Sam Levine fact-checked some of these claims.
- Mamdani's biggest promises are now this millennial's day job
Sam Levine, New York City's commissioner of Consumer and Worker Protection, enforces fair business practices across the five boroughs. His department, part of Mayor Mamdani's affordability agenda, faces challenges due to its small size and budget. Businesses and trade associations express concerns over the city's consumer-focused policies.
- NYC’s new ‘click-to-cancel’ rule takes effect this fall to help New Yorkers get out of a bad subscription
New York City's new 'click-to-cancel' rule, effective October 1, requires businesses to allow subscribers to cancel automatic-renewal services through the same method they enrolled. The rule mandates clear disclosure of subscription terms and prohibits obstructive cancellation practices, with penalties for violations starting at $525 for first offenses.
- Brooklyn Walgreens, Astoria coffee shop workers among 1,600 getting payouts in Mamdani labor crackdown
Over 1,600 workers at Brooklyn Walgreens stores and Astoria Kinship Coffee shops are set to receive $2.3 million in restitution after settlements with four companies for violating New York City worker-protection laws. The agreements include $2.1 million in employee relief and $218,000 in penalties, with Walgreens paying the largest share for Fair Workweek Law violations.
- NYC Council ‘concerned’ its worker protection laws are toothless unless Mamdani pumps more money into agency responsible for enforcing them
The NYC Council urged Mayor Zohran Mamdani to allocate an additional $32 million to the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) to ensure effective enforcement of worker protection laws. The council argues that the current budget, $78.4 million, is insufficient, while DCWP Commissioner Sam Levine claims the existing funding is adequate. Council Speaker Julie Menin expressed concerns about staffing and the agency's ability to handle its oversight responsibilities.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani is wading into an international M&A deal
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is urging New York State's financial regulator to block Western Union's $500 million acquisition of Intermex, a money transfer service serving immigrants, arguing the merger will reduce competition and raise remittance prices. The move reflects growing antitrust enforcement at the state and local levels as the Trump administration steps back from such cases.