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“There need to be places for artists to thrive in place.” The Brooklyn Army Terminal provides artists and industrial businesses with longer leases and affordable rents.
Over 122,000 face shields manufactured by
@adafruit
and
#BednarkStudios
were delivered to
@nycdcas
and are on their way to healthcare professionals around the five boroughs.
Learn more about how we’re working with the Harlem African Burial Ground Task Force to reclaim, preserve, and recognize the historic and cultural significance of this site in East Harlem
A powerful message from Broadway actor and native New Yorker
@JMunozActor
: “This industry is going nowhere. We are waiting to get back on those stages and continue telling these beautiful stories that bring people together.”
#AllInNYC
Last night, landmarks around NYC, including
@EmpireStateBldg
,
@MetLife
, and more lit up in red to show support for
#AllInNYC
, a rallying cry around the strength of our city and its ability to meet any challenge. Learn more:
@nycgo
@nycgo_press
Over the weekend, the pedestrian bridge for the East Midtown Greenway was installed!🌉
Placed across FDR Drive at East 54th Street, the bridge has been integrated into the park landscape and will connect to the East River Esplanade.
Blockchain is a growing sector in NYC with the potential to create thousands of good paying jobs. We’re proud to partner with
@coindesk
on the second annual
#BlockchainWeekNYC
(May 10-17). The deadline to register is Friday, May 10.
Today we were excited to announce we’ve finalized an agreement to transform the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into one of the largest offshore wind port facilities in the nation!
The Union Square Tech Training Center will connect people in the Lower East Side and surrounding communities with the skills they need to participate in the modern economy.
#DigitalSkillsforAll
Last night we welcomed the Dominican Republic Navy to NYC!
Their ships are docked at Pier 4 at Brooklyn Army Terminal until Wednesday, July 6 – with free visits to the public available 7/3-7/5, from 10 am – 8:00 pm!
We were
#inManhattan
this morning celebrating the opening of Pier 35 park with
@NYCParks
,
@CM_MargaretChin
, and community stakeholders. Thank you to everyone who worked tirelessly to bring this vision to fruition!
If your business can support the City’s COVID-19 response work, fill out the form below.
Support can include sourcing medical supplies & equipment, food production or distribution, or connections to people willing & able to work on response efforts.
Just announced at
#Consensus2018
: NYC is launching new initiatives to support the growing
#blockchain
industry! The NYC Blockchain Resource Center will serve as a physical hub for the industry and the
@nycbigapps
competition will be blockchain focused.
.
@Senschumer
&
@RepEspaillat
delivered $1.25 million in funding for
@lamarquetanyc
redevelopment project! This funding will transform the commercial kitchen space in Building
#4
& serve the market’s mission by creating economic opportunity for small businesses. Thank you both!
Our letter to the city that makes the impossible...possible.
If history has taught us anything, it’s that you can’t count out New York City. And now is no different. It's why we're
#AllInNYC
.
Join us here:
We worked with
@PortsAmerica
,
@nycemergencymgt
, & others to undertake the massive effort of dredging 92,000 cubic yards of material to accommodate the USNS Comfort at Pier 90.
Our crews worked around the clock to complete what would normally take 14 days in just 8!
Starting July 1st, we’ll be launching the Rockaway Reserve with
@NYCFerry
! ⛴️
This will accommodate higher volumes of ridership during the summer by allowing reserve ticketing options and more.
Today, we joined
@NYCMayor
,
@NYCHousing
, community partners, (and hip-hop legends including
@Nas
,
@fatjoe
&
@llcoolj
) to celebrate the Bronx Point &
@uhhmuseum
groundbreaking! Bronx Point will include affordable housing, a new public park, retail space, and cultural facilities.
New York is the best city in the world for talent, innovation, and culture. We are proud to have worked with
@EmpireStateDev
on crafting a winning bid to bring Amazon to Long Island City. This is a game-changer for our city!
#HQ2
Once the 32-mile Manhattan Waterfront Greenway is completed, you’ll be able to walk, run, bike, or skate around all of Manhattan uninterrupted!
@NYCParks
@NYC_DOT
@nycgov
#InManhattan
New York City needs to be ambitious about cybersecurity because our future depends on it.
#CyberNYC
will fuel the next generation of cybersecurity innovation & talent, leveraging one of the world’s greatest threats to create a major economic anchor.
.
@NYCferry
Soundview & Lower East Side routes are launching this month!
⛴️Soundview will launch Aug. 15
⛴️LES will launch Aug. 29
For the same cost of a subway ride, NYers that live & work in these communities will now have a fast & convenient way to get around the city.
BREAKING NEWS!📢
The 2023
@MLB
season is a heavy hitter for NYC’s economy!
@Yankees
@Mets
home games will bring over $900 million in economic impact stimulating local businesses, creating jobs and economic opportunity for New Yorkers across the city.
We’re excited to announce a 15-year, $191M Offshore Wind Vision plan to make NYC a leading destination for the
#offshorewind
industry.
Learn how this investment will put NYC on a path towards clean, renewable energy and equitable economic development below. 👇
Today we celebrated the opening of Archer Green, a new 100% affordable housing development in Jamaica, Queens.
This project brings 380+ units, community facilities, and retail space, with a low-cost grocery store that will bring high-quality fresh food and produce to the area.
With over 16,000 jobs being added last month, the labor force participation hitting an all time high of 62.6%, and entrepreneurship driving economic growth, New York City continues to hit financial milestones showing great signs of recovery.
New York City is proud to be the new home of Amazon's second headquarters. We have the best, brightest, and most diverse workforce, and are home to virtually every industry. To celebrate, several iconic NYC buildings will light up "Amazon Orange" tonight at 8:00 P.M.
#HQ2NYC
🎉New York City has hit an all time high jobs record with ~4.7 million jobs and hit a milestone, recovering the ~1 million jobs lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. We'll continue to work with
@NYCMayor
@MTorresSpringer
to build a vibrant, inclusive economy for all New Yorkers.
.
@coindesk
has an open call for
#Consensus2019
speakers. Share your research and showcase your expertise to attendants from over 100 countries during
#BlockchainWeekNYC
. Apply now, the application deadline is Sunday, March 31st.
Today, we celebrated the groundbreaking of the second phase of the Hunters Point South project in Long Island City! The project will include a community center, over 700 permanently affordable housing units, public space, and more.
We’re grateful for our community of NYC manufacturers—
@MakerspaceNYC
,
@adafruit
,
@boycetechinc
, and many more—who are stepping up to produce much-needed medical equipment. Learn more about their efforts via
@WSJ
:
Very excited to be a finalist for
@amazon
HQ2 & 50k good jobs. NYC stands at the ready to lead tours of potential sites and convene conversations with our top academic institutions on how we can provide a pipeline of talent that Amazon needs.
#HQ2NYC
Today at
#BrooklynArmyTerminal
, we joined elected officials to announce Freight NYC, a $100M plan to modernize New York City’s freight distribution system.
We're excited construction has begun on the Union Square Tech Training Center! It will create over 550 jobs & diversify NYC's tech sector, creating more access to good-paying jobs & quality skills training. Learn more here:
#DigitalSkillsforAll
Today we’re at
@BklynNavyYard
to celebrate the RLab, the first city-funded VR/AR center to generate research, innovation, entrepreneurship and education !
Blockchain is a growing sector in NYC with the potential to create thousands of good paying jobs. We’re proud to partner with
@coindesk
on the second annual
#BlockchainWeekNYC
May 10-17. Deadline to register is Friday, May 10.
Where would you like to see
@NYCferry
? We are examining sites for possible future landings and want to hear from you. Suggested locations must be received on or before Monday, October 15:
The
#WearNext
campaign is helping to save 200 million pounds of clothes from NYC landfill this year. Find over 1,100 locations across the city to donate clothing for resale or recycling: 🎥:
@wef
Since its launch in May 2017,
@NYCferry
has proven to be a successful transit option for the city’s waterfront neighborhoods, serving over 14 million New Yorkers. Read more about our highlights in
@amNewYork
's feature story.
.
@blockchain_nyc
is hosting the 'All Things Blockchain' conference on May 15th. Hear from diverse industry leaders speak on topics ranging from investing, regulation, to social impact. Apply to attend now:
#BlockchainWeekNYC
Today we were excited to celebrate the opening of the 125th Street Plaza in Harlem! The plaza reconstructed space under the Metro-North tracks at 125th Street & Park.
This outdoor space will feature a year-round farmers market + community programming.
We’re excited to announce Rachel Loeb has been appointed president and CEO of NYCEDC. During her tenure at NYCEDC, Rachel helped lead the fight against COVID-19 and focused on infusing equity and inclusion more deeply into our work for the City's recovery.
By leveraging space at the Brooklyn Army Terminal campus for a community solar garden, we can offset individual costs and deliver affordable solar energy to the community.
#EarthDay
We've been working hard to prepare Pier 90 at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal for the arrival of the USNS Comfort, which will provide hospital care for those in need.
Good news New Yorkers, you spoke up and we heard you loud and clear. We have moved the pedestrian signal that was temporarily located at South St and Gouverneur. We will be replacing it with a permanent pedestrian signal in another location in the coming months.
Today we joined
@NYCHousing
to celebrate the opening of Raven Hall – an affordable & supportive housing development in Coney Island!
Raven Hall will serve a range of incomes, including families facing homelessness, and allow the community access to services they need to thrive.
Today, we join New York City in honoring our
#HometownHeroes
.
Thank you to all essential workers who served the City tirelessly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Today
@_GoRevel
unveiled its second publicly accessible, super-fast charging hub in South Williamsburg! 🔋⚡️
We are proud to stand alongside companies like this that will bring our city towards a green and more sustainable future.
📸:
@NYCMayorsOffice
Today we joined
@NYCMayor
to celebrate 183 new affordable homes in the Bronx!
Built on the former site of the Spofford Juvenile Detention Center, The Peninsula will ultimately deliver 740 affordable homes, childcare, wellness facility, and supermarket.
Today we celebrated the completion of Beach 21st Street in Downtown Far Rockaway!
This once underutilized property has been transformed into vital, 100% affordable housing with the critical infrastructure needed to support it and the community.
🔗
We are proud to be working with
@NYCParks
to construct a new stretch of Greenway between East 125th & East 132nd streets, which will bring us one step closer to
@NYCMayor
’s goal of a contiguous 32-mile path around Manhattan:
Full steam ahead⛴️
@NYCFerry
ridership has returned to its pre-pandemic levels, with South Brooklyn, Astoria, and Soundview having their best recorded year of ridership in 2022!
#NYCFerryForward