Resources & Tools
The following resources will help New Yorkers and the organizations that assist them, to become more familiar with the subsidy allocation process and its history.
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Bibliography
In addition to our Tools & Resources and Database of Deals, we recommend you visit these website to learn more about corporate subsidies in New York City.
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Community Benefit Agreements
Learn about how landmark Community Benefit Agreements are made and the execution of agreements in New York City.
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Industrial and Commercial Incentive Program
Information about New York City's most expensive economic development subsidy program, now called the Industrial and Commercial Abatement Program.
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Publications
Copies of our reports and briefs.
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Research Tools
Learn about how subsidies are allocated in New York City, get definitions of economic jargon and more.
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Subsidy Snapshots
Learn which companies recieve subsidies in your Community Board.
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Testimonies
Copies of GJNY's testimony at various public hearings.
Monthly Subsidy Alert
Want to know who applied for a subsidy? Sign up for our "Subsidy Alert"
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.
Database of Deals
Our database contains information on thousands of companies that received economic development subsidies in New York City.
Spotlight on Economic Development
Learn about major corporate giveaways to the financial industry, sports facilities and retail developments in New York City.
Additional Resources
- The Great American Jobs Scam: Corporate Tax Dodging and the Myth of Job Creation by Greg LeRoy, executive director of Good Jobs First
- Corporate Subsidies and You: Where Do New Yorkers Fit In?
- Guide to Corporate Research by The Corporate Research Project
- Glossary of Terms by Good Jobs First
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.