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New York City Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce major economic development events that are taking place throughout New York City, including announcements regarding a modern makeover of the Brooklyn Navy Yard and a request for proposal for an alternative fueling facility in Hunts Point.
Brought to you by New York City Economic Development Corporation, NYCVISION provides the latest news and information on economic development initiatives that are contributing to the City's growth across the five boroughs. We encourage you to visit our website, www.nycedc.com to learn more about how we work to help companies Make It Here. | |
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| NEWS HIGHLIGHTS |
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Historical Mural Rededicated at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
Members and supporters of New York City’s maritime community gathered at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal for a rededication ceremony for The Brooklyn Working Waterfront, an eight-panel mural that honors the people who made Brooklyn’s waterfront a vital part of the American economy. |
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BCT Mural Press Release > |
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Brooklyn Navy Yard To Get a Modern Makeover
The current plan for the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corp. is to spend $250 million in public and private money to add 1.3 million square feet of space and 1,500 more jobs by 2009. In a decade, there should be 5,000 more jobs. The continuing expansion of the Navy Yard will emphasize “green” construction. |
| Brooklyn Navy Yard Article > |
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Local Cultural Organizations to Redevelop Brooklyn Firehouses
The Brooklyn Philharmonic, the People’s Firehouse and Neighbors Allied for Good Growth have been selected to redevelop former firehouses in Brooklyn. The organizations are proposing a combined $3.9 million to redevelop the DeGraw Street and Wythe Avenue sites to serve as cultural and community centers as well as homes for the organizations. |
| Brooklyn Firehouses Press Release > |
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Seeking Proposals for Alternative Fueling Facility in Hunts Point
The South Bronx community is taking a bold step towards making the Hunts Point area a national leader in clean technology. A fueling station with clean fuels for local truck fleets and recharging facilities for electric vehicles will create new ‘green’ jobs and reduce dependency on fossil fuels. |
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Hunts Point Alternative Fueling Facility Press Release > |
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NYCIDA to Help Company Expand in the Bronx
New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA) approved financing assistance to a Bronx company, Gourmet Guru Inc. The financing assistance will help the company acquire and equip a new facility to expand its operations. The company will invest $4.9 million and will create and retain 65 jobs. |
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NYCIDA Press Release > |
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| SEEKING PROPOSALS |
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A number of unique and exciting projects are available through NYCEDC, offering companies the opportunity to add to the changing face of the City. Respective RFP's can be found below and contain distinct information related to the scope of service, scheduled site visits, Q&A's and submission deadlines. |
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| LEASING OPPORTUNITIES |
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From time to time, leasing opportunities become available for city-owned properties. Find more information about current opportunities below. |
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