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New York Related News
New York Related News
17
May
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that $4.2 million in federal funding is available to support the expansion of New York's Apprenticeship Program. This investment will increase the state's ability to establish new registered apprenticeships by working with Regional Economic Development Councils and other workforce development partners to continue fostering the skilled workforce needed to fuel business growth in emerging industries.
"These critically important apprenticeship programs are the gateway to good-paying jobs that are the bedrock of New York's middle class,"...
16
May
Mayor Bill de Blasio today held public hearings for, and signed, 12 pieces of legislation into law – Intro. 1017-C, in relation to strengthening protections for freelance workers; Intros. 464-A and 796-A, in relation to promoting absentee voting amongst jailed individuals and requiring City agencies participating in the agency-based voter registration program to assist applicants completing the organ donation section; Intro. 83-A, in relation to requiring the Police Department to publicly post reports concerning cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external...
23
Mar
I write with four great updates from New York City. If any of these catch your interest, feel free to follow up with me, and I will be happy to connect you with the right people!
Adding to the eighteen existing City-supported incubators, New York City announced a number of new spaces that will come online in the near future:
A $136 million “Made in New York” campus at Bush Terminal in Brooklyn that will be a modern hub...
22
Mar
“We are proud to have helped United Technologies Corporation find a home in the five boroughs for its new innovation center," said NYCEDC President and CEO James Patchett. "Leveraging $4 million in support through the City’s Relocation and Employment Assistance Program, UTC will create over 200 quality tech and engineering jobs in Brooklyn. This 50,000 square foot innovation center will build upon the City’s strategic efforts to grow emerging sectors and connect homegrown talent with quality jobs, including through the...
09
Feb
New York, NY – In advance of the semi-annual New York Fashion Week (NYFW) that kicks off this week, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) will launch a three-week marketing campaign that consists of print, social media, digital, and video to spotlight the City’s growing fashion design and manufacturing sector, and to promote a diverse array of Made in NY certified fashion designers.
To support local designers and fashion production, Mayor de Blasio tripled the City’s investment in the fashion...
24
Jan
FY 2018 Executive Budget Advances Governor’s Middle Class Recovery Act to Create Jobs and Infrastructure, Cut Middle Class Taxes and Make Education More Affordable
Governor’s Tuition-Free College Proposal Would Benefit 7,000 Families in City of Syracuse, 38,000 Families in Central New York – 93 Percent of Families in Syracuse Qualify
Executive Budget Makes Major Investments in Central New York Economy, Including Renovations at Syracuse Hancock International Airport
Jumpstarts Phase II of the Transformation of the New York State Fairgrounds
Increases Education Aid to...
23
Jan
Housing Commissioner Vicki Been will return to academia after securing the most affordable housing of any administration since 1989
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced Maria Torres-Springer will serve as the next Commissioner of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development when its current commissioner, Vicki Been, returns to teaching at New York University. The mayor is also appointing James Patchett as President and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation.
The City announced last week that under Been’s...
13
Jan
Submissions Open for Civic Innovation Competition
Focusing on New York City Youth, Seniors, and Immigrants
Winning Technologies Will Receive Cash Prizes, Accelerator Admission, and be Eligible for a Pilot on LinkNYC Kiosks
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), in collaboration with Civic Hall Labs (CHL), today announced the official launch of NYC BigApps 2017 competition, which has started accepting submissions. This is the seventh offering of NYC BigApps, the City’s premier civic technology competition that has awarded close to a half-million dollars...
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