This Week at NYCEDC:
- We showed you the world’s largest bumper sticker on Disney Cruise Line’s flagship vessel, Disney Magic, as it sailed toward NYC
- We listened to Mayor Bloomberg’s convocation speech at Cornell University
- We played around with NYC Parks’ interactive Foursquare check-ins map
- We showcased digitally-made-in-NYC products on display at our “Let’s Get Digital” NY Design Week event
- We had a strong year for NYCruise in 2011 and created an infographic showing the economic impact of the industry
- We introduced you to the inaugural class of Design Entrepreneurs with the DENYC 2012 look book
- We stayed a step ahead with job creation, noting that New York City added more jobs in the past 2 years than were lost during the economic downturn
- We updated you on all the waterfront projects going on in NYC with the WAVES progress report
- We kicked off the Summer season at Coney Island with 2 new thrill rides now open
Have a great weekend, NYC!
Head to Coney Island this weekend and enjoy Scream Zone’s two new thrill rides:
- Boardwalk Flight, a 110-foot free-fall ride that propels riders over the boardwalk at speeds reaching up to 60 miles per hour and gives them the sensation of sky-diving
- Coney Island Raceway, a new 24-cart Go-Kart track, which allows riders to drive on 900 feet of track that features switchback and hairpin curves, creating an authentic racing experience
Learn more about the 2012 Summer Season and the revitalization of Coney Island.
Photo credits: CAI
NYCEDC is making waves in New York City with the Waterfront Vision and Enhancement Strategy (WAVES), a citywide strategy launched by Mayor Bloomberg and Speaker Quinn that lays out a sustainable blueprint for the City’s more than 500 miles of shoreline. Download the New York City Waterfront Action Agenda Progress Report for detailed information on the projects and improvements that are going on in the City.
New York City — which accounts for 44 percent of the state’s workforce — has added more jobs since the recession than it lost during the downturn, adding 181,000 jobs in the last two years. The increase is almost 41,000 more jobs than were lost in the city during the recession, according to the report.
New York State added 312,000 new jobs over the last two years (NYPost.com)
New York City is a step ahead when it comes to job creation. Find out more at NYCEDC.com/jobcreation.
