New York Related News

New York Related News

Chapter News, New York Related News

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...
Chapter News, New York Related News

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...
New York Related News

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...
Chapter News, New York Related News

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...
New York Related News

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...
New York Related News

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...
Chapter News, New York Related News

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...
New York Related News

Governor Cuomo Announces $16 Million Available to Support Construction of Energy Efficient Housing

Program to Provide Savings of $180 Million for Housing Owners and Tenants While Supporting the Governor's Mandate to Reach 50 Percent Renewable Power by 2030 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the availability of $16 million through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to support the design and construction of new energy-efficient housing and to complete similar improvements in existing buildings across New York State. Improvements in energy efficiency, particularly in the construction of new residential houses...