Arthur Aidala Talks With NYC TLC Commissioner Paul Bader
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Thursday, September 17, 2026
The Arthur Aidala Power Hour 9-17-26
Guest: Paul Bader, Board Commissioner on the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), serving as the official representative for the borough of Queens https://www.nyc.gov/site/tlc/about/tlc-commissioners.page
Commissioner Paul Bader
Paul Bader has long been an active member in his community. He has served on Manhattan Community Board 2 and Brooklyn Community Board 6 and was a member of the board of the New York State Health Foundation, Danspace at St. Marks, and the Gowanus Canal Community Development Corporation
He has also advised policymakers as part of the NYC Printing Industry Task Force and represented manufacturing tenants on the Industrial Loft Advisory Commission.
He was nominated to serve as Commissioner of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission by the Queens delegation of the City Council on April 28, 2023, and appointed by Mayor Adams on May 26, 2023.
Prior to his time with the Commission, Bader worked in the NYC Comptroller’s Office and for the Speaker of the NY State Assembly. Additionally, he brings first-hand experience as a driving instructor and as a yellow cab driver.
A native New Yorker, Bader—who owns a printing and design business in Long Island City—graduated from Bayside High School and studied at Columbia University School of General Studies. Bader currently resides in Jackson Heights, Queens.
Music Selections:
Counting Crows - Big Yellow Taxi
