A Letter From Commissioner Rafael Espinal |
Make it in NY – New PSA from NYC Filming Icons |
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Darren Aronofsky, John Krasinski, Spike Lee, Natasha Lyonne, Amy Schumer and Celine Song partnered with MOME to create a brand-new PSA video, “Make it in NY”, to speak on why they believe NYC is greatest location in the world for filming. The video will be shown in shorter format ahead of screenings at the Tribeca Festival as part of their 25th anniversary celebration.
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New York Music Month is HERE |
If you need a break from basketball and soccer this June, the City’s official annual Music festival is back with over 60 free events across the city, ranging from concerts to talks to free rehearsal space for New Yorkers to rent. Commissioner Espinal encourages everyone -- artists, industry professionals, and fans -- to take advantage of this festival which shines a light on how in NYC music isn’t a luxury, it’s essential.
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MOME is proud to support “Made in NY” productions, which film at least 75% of content in NYC, employ hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers, and utilize small businesses.
Mark your calendars for the July 2 series finale premiere of the “Made in NY” production, Survival of the Thickest. |
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NYC Parks and MOME are proud to present the beloved film series ‘Movies Under the Stars’, which brings over 300 free screenings to parks across all five boroughs from spring through fall. Throughout the season, parks in all five boroughs will host family-friendly classics and new favorites, including Wicked & Wicked for Good, Encanto, Lilo & Stitch, Dirty Dancing, and more! Additional screenings will feature documentaries, independent films, and shorts highlighting New York City’s diverse communities.
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"Made in NY" Fund for New Theatrical Works Recipient A Woman Among Women Debut |
A Woman Among Women is the first-ever recipient of the "Made in NY" Fund for New Theatrical Works, presented by MOME in partnership with New Georges. The fund enables productions like A Woman Among Women, which was originally co-produced by The Bushwick Starr and New Georges, to receive new funding and gain momentum to expand to new venues across NYC, like Lincoln Center Theater. MOME will host a special pre-show reception and talk-back during the June 10th performance.
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NY Laughs Festival
June 4-7
July 21-22
Tickets On Sale Now!
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Watch new shows, documentaries and more on NYC Media, the official network for the City of NY, including: |
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Juneteenth focused programming includes Reflections of a Colored Girl, June 16th at 7 pm. |
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Season 5 of Inside Power Station @BerkleeNYC - New Season Premiering June 5th at 9pm
A 12-episode series featuring interviews and performances from New York City's legendary Power Station recording studio with host, Arun Pandian. |
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Hospitality and Politics with Andrew Rigie - Thursdays at 10pm
Weekly interview series Hospitality & Politics presented by NYC Hospitality Alliance with new episodes airing Thursdays at 10pm. |
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More information on where and how to watch all content, including a new season of NYU Journalism, Inside Lens, and multiple documentary specials, is available on the NYC Media website |
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INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: DIGITAL GAMES |
Last month, MOME was proud to bring together 2,000 New Yorkers for a full day of celebration around the city’s rapidly growing gaming and digital entertainment community at the 2nd Annual NYC Video Games Festival. The event also crowned winners of the Minecraft Education Battle of the Boroughs and the NYC Collegiate Esports competitions: |
- Battle of the Boroughs Elementary Division: PS 889 – Brooklyn
- Battle of the Boroughs Middle School Division: New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math (NEST+) – Manhattan
- Battle of the Boroughs High School Division: Tottenville – Staten Island
- League of LegendsⓇ NYC Collegiate Esports Circuit: The City College of New York
- ValorantⓇ NYC Collegiate Esports Circuit: Pace University
Mayor Mamdani had this to say about the festival: "New York City is one of the fastest-growing hubs for gaming jobs in the country, and this administration is committed to making sure that growth reaches every borough. The students competing here today are building real skills — in coding, design, and collaboration — and we intend to make sure they have every opportunity to turn those skills into careers right here at home." |
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