New York's tech ecosystem is strongest when public and private investment work together. @EmpireStateDev Commissioner Hope Knight outlines in @CrainsNewYork how initiatives like Empire AI, investments in innovation, and support for growing companies are ensuring New York continues to attract the talent, companies, and investment driving the future of tech. Worth a read! https://t.co/PGAnzRkf0w
Today’s AI Innovations in Government: Opportunities and Challenges Conference at Civic Hall was thought-provoking & filled w/critical information. Thanks to our speakers, panelists, MTX & Fedcap’s Community Impact Institute (sponsors), and the Civic Hall team for a job well done!
Freshly baked news! 🥯 @EssABagel has opened a new 7,500 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Harlem, creating 41 new jobs and expanding NYC's food production industry. With ESD support, this iconic shop is scaling up to meet growing demand. More here: https://t.co/XUz6p3dd7Y
Pawsitive vibes only! Today, ESD Commissioner Knight toured the @buffalozoo and announced $9 million in New York State funding for much needed upgrades to the facilities! 🦒🦭
🎥🗽 New York's studio boom is transforming the Big Apple into Hollywood East! With state-of-the-art facilities and unmatched talent, we're making New York the ultimate destination for film and TV production.
https://t.co/WBOHeoP8ac
🌌 The celestial event of the year is one week away! Join us in New York State on April 8th for the total solar eclipse. Find the best viewing locations and eclipse-related activities: https://t.co/gWTrT2qqB5
🎉A Harlem landmark is reborn! @GovKathyHochul announced the reopening of the restored Victoria Theater, a cultural gem that now anchors housing, a hotel & Apollo Stages - two new performance spaces managed by the iconic @ApolloTheater.
https://t.co/c2FkhuWamb
NEW: We just released the Creedmoor Community Master Plan — our framework for transforming the former psychiatric campus into 2,800 homes and much-needed community spaces in Queens.
Together, we’ll continue working to transform underutilized spaces into vibrant communities.
Happy book pub day to @mjchiusano, author of "The Fabulist: The Lying, Hustling, Grifting, Stealing, and Very American Legend of George Santos" https://t.co/gmi1bXW7ll
Don't forget to #shopsmall and support local stores on #SmallBusinessSaturday - and all throughout the holiday season.
When you shop locally, you're helping to sustain jobs and generate regional economic growth.
Because there's going to be a lot of George Santos news in the next few days, just a reminder that my book is coming out in less than two weeks and you can nab it here https://t.co/YgC4whDecm
For the first time in decades, the MWBE certification backlog has been completely eliminated!
I had the chance to meet some of our incredible entrepreneurs last night at the @NYSMWBE forum. We’re going to keep working to create a more equitable and inclusive state for all 💪
Three weeks until my book comes out and you can catch me talking about it at your area East Coast bookstore. With hero moderators including @rmpanovka, @RepSteveIsrael, @jonathanalter, Maya Jasanoff... https://t.co/YgC4whDecm
Today ESD Commissioner Hope Knight toured Chester Agricultural Center’s new wash & pack facility.
With NYS & @USTreasury#SSBCI funding, today's announcement expands small farms that grow organic vegetables in Chester’s famous “black dirt” soil.
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