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New
Fellowship and Scholarship Programs Honor the Life and Work of Carey Gabay
 New
York attorneys and college students hoping to follow in the footsteps of
Carey Gabay will have the chance to do so starting in the New Year, thanks
to a fellowship and scholarship created to honor his life and work. Gabay,
a former assistant counsel in the Governor's office and First Deputy
Counsel to Empire State Development, died Sept. 15, nine days after he was
struck by a stray bullet.
"Carey Gabay was an exceptional individual who could have
done anything, but chose to enter into public service and give back,"
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo said. "His kindness, loyalty and grit made
him beloved by family, friends and co-workers and his dedication to making
New York a better, fairer and safer place made him an inspiration to
all.The Fellowship and Scholarship programs bearing his name will serve as
a constant reminder of Carey's professional accomplishments and exceptional
character, and will ensure his legacy is honored for years to come."
For the full story, click here.
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What
New York Can Do for You: New Farmers Grant Fund
 Growing
New York's agricultural industry is essential to the state economy, and
Empire State Development has focused on providing access to capital and
technical assistance to farmers across the state. Funds such as the New
Farmers Grant Fund have been established to help beginning farmers overcome
some of the common financial challenges and barriers they face starting
out.
In its first year, the New York State New Farmers Grant Fund
provided a total of $610,000 to 19 farms across the state. Building on this
success, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Oct. 23 announced an increase in
available funding to $1 million, to assist new and early-stage farmers.
For the full story, click here.
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Spotlight
on Success: New York State's First-Ever Women's Building
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The
former Bayview Correctional Facility in Manhattan.
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The former Bayview Correctional Facility in Manhattan, once
a medium-security women's prison, will be developed as the state's
first-ever "Women's Building," future home to more than a dozen
women-focused organizations.
The 100,000 square-foot space in Chelsea will be renovated
by the Novo Foundation and Goren Group to include working space for
community service organizations and other tenants from tech and innovation
industries to a restaurant and art gallery space. All told, it's projected
the building will create more than 300 new jobs and generate an estimated
$43 million in annual economic activity.
For the full story, click here.
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Tourism
Highlight: More than $16 Million Poured into New York State's Craft
Beverage Industry
New York is experiencing a craft beverage boom, with
growth in production, accolades and acclaim for its wine, beer, spirits and
cider.
Since 2011, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has worked to grow the
industry by updating laws, relaxing regulations, implementing reforms to
allow for more tasting and sales opportunities, and launching aggressive
promotional campaigns. That investment is paying off.
"Our investments in the farm-based beverage industry
have created a synergy of economic momentum for wineries, cideries,
breweries and distilleries. That momentum is fueling opportunity for small
businesses across the state, and we are going to keep it coming well into
the future," Governor Cuomo said on Oct. 7, following the Third Wine,
Beer, Spirits and Cider Summit, and announcing state investments and
initiatives totaling more than $16 million to support the industry's
continued growth.
For the full story, click here.
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New
York State Opens First Trade and Tourism Office in Puerto Rico
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Governor
Cuomo and Alejandro Garcia Padilla, Governor of Puerto Rico, held a press
conference to announce the opening of the New York State Office of Trade
and Tourism on Calle San Francisco.
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New York's first Trade and Tourism Office in Puerto Rico
opened earlier this month in Old San Juan, with a New York State Discovery
Center offering residents and visitors a New York State experience from
Taste NY products to I Love NY merchandise and materials.
The new office will promote mutually beneficial tourism
opportunities and strengthen economic ties between New York State and
Puerto Rico. "New York has always had a special connection with
Puerto Rico - and today we are taking a step to make that relationship
stronger than ever," said Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, who was in Puerto
Rico for the Nov. 5 opening.
For the full story, click here.
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Empire
State Development Activities & Resources
Take part in
ESD-related happenings around New York State
Events:
- Buffalo's
historic Connecting Terminal grain elevator has been lit with a
spectacular new lighting display that will provide a direct visual
link to Canalside and anchor the Buffalo River's gateway from Lake
Erie. The grain elevator will be lit every night throughout the year,
marking another significant milestone in the revitalization of
Buffalo's waterfront. Click here for more
information.
- Attention
New York State manufacturers: On Wednesday Dec. 9, FuzeHub will hold a Solutions Forum
in Buffalo, a free, half-day event providing in-person meeting
opportunities for NYS manufacturing companies with a select group of
business and technical experts to analyze, problem solve and identify
solutions to meet specific company needs. Register here.
Resources:
- Global NY is Governor Cuomo's
international initiative that offers one-stop shopping to both foreign
businesses looking to invest in New York and to local businesses that
want to export globally. Visit the Global NY events page for more information on
trade shows, missions and events.
- ESD provides a
variety of Business Programs aimed at helping
businesses. Whether you are an international company looking to
make a move or a small business owner wanting to access capital, ESD
is here to help.
For the full list of events and resources, click here.
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