Center for an Urban Future

RUNNING ON A RIP-OFF

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Governor George Pataki loves New York (City), he swears. So why has he spent two terms in office waging economic war on the boroughs? A new report from the Center for an Urban Future counts the cash and finds that when it comes to state funding, New York City is about $2 billion short.

Manhattan

THE NEW ECONOMY

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From apparel manufacturing to printing to air cargo, many of New York City’s most important industries suffered deep wounds after the World Trade Center attacks, according to a study released last week by the Center for an Urban Future, a Manhattan-based think tank.

Manhattan

JFK SNAFU

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With little official support, New York City’s airports are becoming less competitive,costing the city much-needed blue collar jobs.

Staten Island

Fantasy Island

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Mariners Harbor was supposed to make Staten Island a manufacturing mecca. But by hunting for headlines instead of plans that create jobs, city officials are squandering the borough’s big chance.

Bronx

SQUEEZING THE APPLE

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A new report by the Center for an Urban Future documents how small businesses are hurt by New York City’s real estate crunch.