Industry News

Top Challenges of Running a Business in New York

New York can be a great place to start a business. It has been rated as one of the top five most entrepreneurial states in the nation, has a diverse economy, and is home to well over a million minority-owned and women-owned businesses. At the same time, starting a new...
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Governor Hochul Announces MTA Board

DOWNTOWN's board member Elizabeth Velez was named to the board of MTA,  along with Janno Lieber as Chair and CEO of the MTA Board. "We've been fortunate to work with both Elizabeth and Janno, a perfect pair to ensure the continued success for MTA, and we are excited...
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Lower Manhattan Plan To Combat Climate Change

A new plan to protect Lower Manhattan from rising waters and the effects of climate change was unveiled last week, calling for flood walls, improved stormwater infrastructure, new open spaces, and a drastic reshaping of the shoreline. The master plan from the Mayor’s...
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A Stitch in Time

A Stitch in Time

by | Jun 11, 2019

By Matt Kapp “New York is one of the greatest fashion centers in the world, standing with Paris, Milan and London,”...

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