In 2007, New York Jobs with Justice released Getting Our Money’s Worth, our first report that comprehensively analyzed the performance of Industrial Development Agencies, our main engines for economic development throughout New York State.
Today, New York City finds itself at a place of great promise and great peril. The City’s enormous energy needs and reliance on fossil fuels are rising as we continue to grow and welcome new residents. Although New York City can achieve much on its own, State action is needed on several fronts if the city is to build a new energy, high performance economy. This report calls on New York State to help us realize this vision by spearheading ten new initiatives.