AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFilm and TV Production: New York City permits and spending surged, while sound stages filled to capacity — a boost for local crews and production businesses. Housing Costs: City rents hit a record $3,785 a month, with a typical Manhattan apartment requiring about $215,000 in annual income, intensifying pressure on renters and the real estate market. Cannabis Industry: New York’s legal market passed $4 billion in retail sales, a major milestone for the state’s young industry. Manufacturing: Atlas Copco is expanding its Voorheesville footprint, while Long Island construction employment remains flat after a prolonged decline. Infrastructure: The state completed its $1.4 billion Van Wyck Expressway modernization; in the city, construction began on a $35 million Central Park stormwater system designed to cut flows into sewers by 90%. Life Sciences: A $1.7 billion New York health laboratory topped out, advancing a major research and construction project.
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