One Brooklyn
May 26, 2017
“For more than two years, my administration has been intensely focused on the revitalization of the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, and the working waterfront as a whole, envisioning a future where the port’s infrastructure and services are able to attract and accommodate the high level of tourism traffic that our borough is excited to welcome. Today, as a result of a process that began by leveraging our capital budget in Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017 (FY16 and FY17) to invigorate this conversation, we are one big step closer to Brooklyn becoming a top-tier player in the global cruise industry. This $15 million investment by Ports America is a game-changer for economic development in Red Hook and our entire waterfront, as well as the complementary impact it will have on businesses and cultural institutions across our borough. I am so proud to have worked with the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and local stakeholders, as well as the leadership at the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), to make this a reality.”
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