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New York Related News
New York Related News
04
Mar
Program Offering $5 Million in Cash Awards
Accepting Applications Now Through May 31, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that applications are now being accepted for the third year of 43North. The $5 million competition attracts entrepreneurs from around the world to compete for prizes that turn startups with high growth potential into funded enterprises in the Western New York region.
"After two years, the 43North competition has attracted some of the world's brightest and most innovative entrepreneurs to Buffalo and...
02
Mar
CFA Portal now accepting applications for the New NY Broadband Program
Program will provide high-speed internet access for all New Yorkers by the end of 2018
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of the New NY Broadband Program’s Consolidated Funding Application Portal, which is now accepting applications for the Request for Proposals issued on Jan. 8. The $500 million program, which provides funding for high-speed internet access to unserved and underserved areas across the state, is the largest and...
25
Feb
Project is Part of Governor's Program to Replace Scour-Critical and Flood Prone Bridges
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that a $20.3 million project to build a new Cohoes Waterford Bridge carrying Route 32 over the Mohawk River will begin today. The bridge, which is used by over 16,000 vehicles daily, is being replaced as part of New York State's Scour Critical/Flood Prone Bridge Program and is funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
"The Cohoes Waterford...
24
Feb
$14 million Investment in Cleantech Business Incubator Initiative Supports the Development of 141 Clean Energy Companies across the State
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that 141 clean technology companies have been supported and primed for further growth through the Governor’s Cleantech Business Incubator initiative. The initiative has attracted more than $215 million in private capital and created 980 high-quality jobs at the New York-based businesses statewide. The continued growth of New York’s emerging clean energy economy is a core...
22
Feb
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that a $22.4 million project to rehabilitate the South Mall Expressway in downtown Albany will begin later this month. The South Mall Expressway connects Interstate 787, the Dunn Memorial Bridge, the Empire State Plaza and downtown Albany neighborhoods.
“The South Mall Expressway is critically important to the Capital Region’s economy and transportation network,” Governor Cuomo said. “These crucial repairs will be done with as little disruption to drivers as possible, and they’ll ultimately ensure...
19
Feb
NYCEDC is excited to announce the launch of a new program designed to help international entrepreneurs create jobs in New York City.
The International Innovators Initiative (IN2NYC) will help international entrepreneurs gain access to the visas they need to grow their businesses in the Big Apple. Selected entrepreneurs will be partnered with one of seven City University of New York (CUNY) institutions, enabling entrepreneurs to qualify for cap-exempt H-1B visas. Entrepreneurs will use their expertise to contribute to school communities...
10
Feb
The U.S. Department of Commerce report on Jobs Supported by State Exports 2014 economic brief indicates that goods exported from New York supported 389,957 jobs in 2014 – an increase of 27,919 (7.7%) from 2009. Nationally, record exports of U.S. goods and services supported 11.7 million jobs in 2014.
The Office of the United States Trade Representative have put together a booklet highlighting the importance of international trade while speaking to the companies who have benefitted from accessing a global market.
The...
25
Jan
Acting under the pressure put on it by the New York financial supervisory authority, German Commerzbank dismissed 4 German employees, but has now been upbraided by Frankfurt Labor Court for doing so.
The US bank authority had demanded repercussions for the bank's lax anti money laundering checks: "The Authority is instructing the bank to take all necessary steps to dismiss the four employees who played a central role in the context of the inappropriate conduct (...), but who continue to...