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Mayor Adams appointed Jeffrey Garcia as executive director Office of Nightlife, now at its new home at the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS). Mayor Adams announced actions to support small businesses via his "Small Business Forward" initiative, better connect nightlife establishments to SBS resources, and reduce financial burdens on local businesses
The City of New York recognizes that many workers have been impacted by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. We want to ensure that all those impacted have access to support services during this time. MOME has hosted free webinars to provide information and access to available resources, and included this list of government and community resources.
Mayor Adams convened the city's first-ever Live Performance Industry Council meeting, where leaders in live performance & government gathered to address challenges facing the live performance industry. The 52-member council will develop strategies to drive inclusive growth in the sector, support New York City's creative economy, and ensure the industry recovers beyond pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.
A big shout-out to hip-hop legend Ralph McDaniels on the 40th anniversary of Video Music Box! Here are just a few reasons why this hip-hop legend loves NYC!
Rediscover your favorite bookstores throughout the five boroughs. Check out a list of shops at NYC.gov/NYCBookstores and stop by, show love, and shop your city.
Women's Fund for Media, Music & Theatre
Providing finishing grants up to $50,000 for TV/film/theatre/digital/music projects about/by women!
Digital Games
Committing to making NYC a global hub for game development & the digital games industry.
June is New York Music Month
Celebrating the most diverse music scene in the world, in partnership with NY is Music.
NYC Public School Film Festival
Honoring the diversity of talented student filmmakers and their unique voices.
Education & Training
Providing skills training and placement into entry-level positions in film/TV.
Providing skills training and job placement assistance for NYers pursuing careers in post production.
Offering NYC youth the opportunity to engage in storytelling, gain technical skills in 3D computer animation, and qualify for paid internships in the field.
Presenting free career panels with industry pros who provide an inside look into the media/entertainment industry.
Reports & Studies
NYC Film and Television Industry Economic Impact Study 2021
Finds NYC's TV/film supports supports 185,000 jobs, $18.1B in wages & $81.6B in total economic output.
2021 NYC Digital Games Industry Economic Impact Study
Finds that NYC's digital games supports 7,600 jobs, $762M in wages & $2B in total economic output.
2022 NYC Publishing Industry Economic Impact Study
Reveals that NYC's publishing industry supports 95,000 jobs, $11B in wages & $34B in total economic output.
ALL NEW YORK'S A STAGE: NYC Small Theater Industry Cultural and Economic Impact Study
Calls attention to the vibrance of the small theater community.