Prestigious Designation Unlocks $825 Million in Federal Funding for Semiconductor R&D at NY CREATES' Albany NanoTech Complex Cements New York as America’s Leading Semiconductor R&D Hub, Will Enable Continued Expansion of State’s High-Tech Ecosystem and Bring Back Hundreds of Good Paying Manufacturing Jobs to New York State The CHIPS for America EUV Accelerator at NY CREATES Will Support U.S. Technological Sovereignty, National Security, American Economic Vitality and Lead to More Powerful Chips for Technology Used Everyday Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the...

The EU has kicked off a week of high-level meetings and events during the UN General Assembly in New York. During the weekend, Executive Vice-President Vestager, Vice-President Šuica and Commissioner Urpilainen participated in the Summit of the Future's Action Days covering topics ranging from youth, children's rights, sustainable development, demography, gender equality and sexual reproductive health, as well as the Global Digital Compact adopted at the Summit of the Future. On Sunday, President of the European Council Charles Michel, High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell, and Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen, represented the EU in...

NEW YORK—The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data today released the August 2024 Survey of Consumer Expectations, which shows inflation expectations remained unchanged at the short- and longer-term horizons, and rebounded somewhat at the medium-term horizon after a sharp decrease last month. Labor market expectations were mixed, but largely stable. Households were more optimistic about the availability of credit a year from now. Delinquency expectations rose slightly again, to the highest level since April 2020. The main...

NEW YORK—The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data today released the July 2024 SCE Labor Market Survey, which shows a sharp increase in the proportion of job seekers compared to a year ago. Satisfaction with wage compensation as well as with nonwage benefits and promotion opportunities at respondents’ current jobs all deteriorated. The average expected likelihood of receiving an offer in the next four months increased compared to a year ago, while the average expected likelihood...

Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Hope Knight Joined Edwards Vacuum Officials on Tour of Construction Site of Major Semiconductor Supplier at the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park, Global Manufacturer of Dry Pumps Will Strengthen New York’s Semiconductor Supply Chain, Create up to 600 Jobs in the Finger Lakes Region, Project Complements “Finger Lakes Forward” – The Region’s Comprehensive Strategy To Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy. Construction Site Photos...

New York School Bus Incentive Program Makes Clean Buses and Charging Infrastructure More Affordable for Public Schools, Helps Improve Air Quality and Reduce Transportation Pollution in Local Communities and Across the State. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that an additional $200 million is now available to school districts and bus operators for zero-emission school buses through the second installment of funding from the historic $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act (Bond Act). The funding,...

Summit Will Gather Feedback on Strategies to Accelerate Renewable Energy Deployment and Explore the Potential Role of Next Generation Clean Energy Technologies, supports Advancement of Clean Energy, Economic Growth and Workforce Opportunities for New York while Bringing Benefits to Disadvantaged Communities, builds on Governor Hochul's Unprecedented Investments and Actions to Scale Renewable Energy and Achieve New York's Clean and Renewable Energy Targets. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York State will convene global experts to discuss the role of next...