FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PR- 240-04 September 09, 2004 STATEMENT BY MAYOR MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG ON NEW YORK STATE COMPTROLLER ALAN G. HEVESI'S REPORT ON NEW YORK CITY ECONOMY oked “Comptroller Hevesi’s report shows that our five-borough economic development strategy is creating jobs and opportunity across the City. Our economy is improving and last week’s convention showed the world that how far we have come in the three years since September 11th. We will continue to make our City more livable, more economically diverse and business-friendly so that every New Yorker who wants a job can get one. However, the City’s financial challenges persist and fiscal prudence is still necessary.” MEDIA CONTACT: Edward Skyler / Jordan Barowitz (212) 788-2958 |
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