30 Nov
Chapter News, New York Related News

Pitch NY Event to Promote Diverse Voices in the Entertainment Industry

Event Connects Aspiring Filmmakers, Producers and Writers with Industry Leaders for Advice and Resources Students Participate in Statewide Marketing Competition to Highlight New York's Social Justice Leadership Event Photos Available Here Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced Pitch NY, a workshop to provide aspiring filmmakers, producers and writers from across New York with resources and advice and connect with industry leaders to advance their careers. The event, hosted by the Governor’s Office of Motion Picture & Television Development and NBCUniversal Studios in...

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30 Nov
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Governor Cuomo Hosts Regional Sustainable Development & Collaborative Governance Conference in Schenectady

HUD Secretary Julián Castro, Community Development Experts, Local Elected Officials and Business Leaders Share Economic Growth Strategies in the Capital Region Handbook for Local Governments and Nonprofits Serves as One-Stop-Shop Resource For State Grants And Programs – Available at: www.ny.gov/growth Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the success of the state’s eighth regional sustainability conference, which brought together United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro, community development experts, local elected officials and business leaders to share successful...

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02 Nov
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Governor Announces New Regulations to Improve Air Quality

Regulations to Reduce Nitrogen Oxides and Particulate Matter Pollution Go Beyond Federal Standards Click Here to View Regulations Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York State has adopted regulations that will improve air quality and protect public health by limiting emissions from existing diesel generators and natural gas-fired engines. The new regulations, originally proposed in December 2015, specifically target nitrogen oxides and particulate matter emissions from existing equipment and actually go beyond the new standards recently established by the...

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31 Oct
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News from the NYC Mayor’s Office for International Affairs

New York City just released a Call For Innovations to implement pilot projects related to electricity and heat/hot water in public housing. The City seeks pilot project proposals that use innovative technologies to help the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the largest low-income residential landlord in North America, become an efficient and effective landlord while improving the comfort and well-being of its residents. Those selected will pilot their solutions at a NYCHA development, and if successful, NYCHA may...

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17 Oct
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Governor Cuomo Announces $5 Million Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Competition

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of a clean energy competition that will award up to $5 million for the most forward-thinking, energy efficiency projects in Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, Buffalo and Yonkers. The competition represents the latest phase of the Five Cities Energy Plans initiative, launched in 2015, to help the cities reduce overall energy costs and carbon emissions, advance energy sustainability, and support the creation of clean-energy technologies and jobs. "This administration is committed to reducing the...

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26 Sep
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Governor Cuomo Announces Loans of Up to $2 Million are Available to Support Small Businesses Affected by the Drought

Loans Are Available In Western New York, Finger Lakes, Central New York and Southern Tier Following Federal Disaster Declaration Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that at his request, the U.S. Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan program is now offering assistance to eligible small businesses and other entities affected by this summer's drought in the Western New York, Finger Lakes, Central New York and Southern Tier regions. Loan amounts of up to $2 million are being offered to...

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31 Aug
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NYC is pleased to present new International Business Website

The Office of the Mayor of New York launched the new International Business website to help international businesses come to NYC and succeed once they’re here.   This new site – www.nyc.gov/internationalbusiness – is intended to be a one-stop-shop for international businesses, providing information about NYC programs, economic data by industry, guidance on setting up a new office, and more.  International businesses have specific needs and challenges, and now they have a centralized hub to find tailored information and support from New...

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29 Aug
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City of New York Adds Over 21,500 Jobs in Month of July

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced that New York City added 21,500 private sector jobs in July 2016, based on an analysis of seasonally adjusted job numbers for July 2016 by the New York State Department of Labor. During the past year, New York City has gained 93,800 private sector jobs, an increase of 2.6 percent since July 2015. Since Mayor de Blasio took office, New York City has added 291,800 private sector jobs, an increase of...

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15 Aug
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NYCEDC Launches Emerging Developer Loan Fund

Fund includes $10m of capital committed by NYCEDC for pre-development and land acquisition loans Fund provides low-interest loans to NYC-based real estate projects including mixed-income and mixed-use residential, industrial and commercial projects with development costs under $30M The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), in partnership with Basis Management Group, LLC, today announced the launch of the Emerging Developer Loan Fund (EDLF), which includes $10 million of capital committed by NYCEDC. Many emerging developers, particularly minority and women-owned firms, often face...

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12 Aug
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Governor Cuomo Launches New York State Grown & Certified Food Program

Program Includes New $20 Million Food Hub in the Bronx First-of-its-Kind Food Certification Program Promotes Upstate Agriculture and Access to Farm-Fresh Food Certification Program Supported by Marketing Campaign – Watch Digital Video Ad Here and Visit certified.ny.gov State-of-the-Art, 120,000 Square-Foot Greenmarket Regional Food Hub in Hunts Point will Create 245 Jobs and Distribute New York State Grown & Certified Products Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today launched the New York State Grown & Certified program and announced a new $20 million food hub...

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