New York City Economic Development Corporation

NYCEDC and NYC Parks have released a Request for Qualifications seeking a progressive design-build team to lead the full reconstruction of Coney Island’s historic Riegelmann Boardwalk. The more than $1 billion project will rebuild the 2.4-mile boardwalk from the piles up, including structural, accessibility and resiliency upgrades. Responses are due November 4. Learn more and view the RFQ: https://bit.ly/47sDM1F

Spain won the trophy, and Mbappé scored the most goals, but New York dominated the stats when it came to economic impact during the World Cup! Read through to find out how we performed 💪⚽

We are delighted to welcome Lina Khan as Chair of the NYCEDC Board of Directors. Lina brings a wealth of experience built around fighting for working people. We look forward to her partnering with our president Anthony Shorris to deliver economic growth and justice for all New Yorkers.

Alongside Mayor Zohran Mamdani, we’ve selected a team of branding and design firms to create a vibrant, distinct identity for NYC Groceries! This coalition will make sure all five affordable stores are recognizable and welcoming for New Yorkers. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eTfjaFvg

Our president Anthony Shorris joined Mayor Zohran Mamdani and 11 business leaders from seven countries last week to discuss what makes NYC a premier place to invest and grow, from our unmatched talent and market access to our innovation ecosystem, workforce partnerships, and direct City support.

What does building a greener New York City look like in practice? During Climate Week NYC, EDCers participated in 30+ events with leaders across public and private sectors to explore how innovation, infrastructure and economic opportunity can realize a more just transition to a clean energy future. Topics covered regenerative materials, clean energy deployment, green jobs, scaling climate tech, resiliency, and zero emission of freight. Conversations throughout the week highlighted the many ways New York is working toward a more sustainable and resilient future. Different green economy sectors. Different solutions. One shared goal: turning climate ambition into action for New York City while expanding meaningful economic opportunities for New Yorkers #ClimateWeekNYC

New York City added 3,900 private sector jobs so far in 2026, NYC's unemployment fell to 4.8% in August, the sixth consecutive monthly decline. Check out this month’s Economic Snapshot to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gNxfEbaS

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking a comprehensive approach to making New York City more affordable by focusing on the major costs families are challenged with every day: housing, food, childcare, and transportation.  It's one of the reasons I'm so happy to be back in City government as part of this administration and the great team at New York City Economic Development Corporation, delivering a more affordable and inclusive city for all New Yorkers. https://lnkd.in/gAVkmEPv

The Blue Highways program is built on a simple concept: improve quality of life in NYC by shifting freight traffic from our crowded streets to our city’s extensive waterways, while bringing jobs and economic opportunity to New Yorkers. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eGpEwAQt

New York City is #1 in the world. The 2026 Oxford Economics Global Cities Index ranked NYC first overall among 1,000 cities worldwide, recognizing the strength of our economy, global business community, and role as a hub for opportunity and growth. Read more about what keeps NYC at the top: https://bit.ly/4Amscm5