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05/13/2013

HUD approves NYC Action Plan for $1.77 billion CDBG funds

Federal approval was needed before New York City could begin distributing the first round of federal disaster recovery dollars, funded through HUD's Community Development Block Grant program. For background on New York City's action plan, see GJNY's section on action plans: http://goodjobsny.org/action-plans-hurricane-sandy-recovery-funds

04/25/2013

Which Firms Are Applying for an NYC Subsidy in May?

In the public notices for May 2013: Dealer Storage Corp., Superflex Ltd., Grace Church School, The Hewitt School, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

11/14/2012

Keeping an Eye on Hurricane Sandy Recovery Money

As government aid begins to flow into areas devastated by Hurricane Sandy, Good Jobs New York and our parent organization Good Jobs First will provide analysis and recommendations regarding these resources that promote a transparent and equitable allocation of funds that go to individuals and businesses that need it most.

Read our latest Hurricane Sandy Weekly News Round-Up

Database of Deals

Our database contains information on thousands of companies that received economic development subsidies in New York City.

Spotlight on Economic Development

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Resources & Tools

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Monthly Subsidy Alert

Get involved! Announcements of upcoming public hearings and archive of past hearing notices.

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Fresh Perspectives on Fresh Direct

GJNY takes a close look at the proposed subsidy package--worth nearly $130 million--for Fresh Direct to relocate to the South Bronx. In early 2012, Fresh Direct started a bidding war between New York City and New Jersey officials when it threatened to leave its current home in Long Island City, Queens. Learn more about the subsidies, job promises and the efforts of residents to block the on-line grocery retailer's move to their waterfront.

Keeping an eye on Hurricane Sandy recovery money

As government aid begins to flow into areas devastated by Hurricane Sandy, Good Jobs New York will provide analysis and recommendations regarding these resources that promote a transparent and equitable allocation of funds that go to individuals and businesses that need it most.

Clawback

Study: Nissan’s Mississippi Subsidies Top $1.3 billion

Good Jobs FIrst

Our parent organization is the nation's leading resource for grass roots groups and public officials seeking to make economic development subsidies more accountable and effective.