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NYCEDC Economic Snapshot

by NYCEDC

Each month, New York City Economic Development Corporation explores a variety of issues affecting the City's economy. Join Josh Sterling as he meets with experts from the Center for Urban Innovation to make sense of the numbers and offer thought-provoking insights to give listeners what they need to know about the state of New York City's economy.

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Episodes

  1. #40 Industries Driving Employment and Establishment Growth in New York City

    This month'91s Economic Snapshot focuses on the New York State Department of Labor'91s recently released annual 2012 QCEW data for New York City.

  2. #101: NYC Employment Reaches 4.5 million and a Look at Transportation and Warehousing

    NYC unemployment reaches 4.5 million for the first time ever(!); taking a look at the Transportation and Warehousing industry; and bidding adieu to a Sterling host.

  3. #100: Record-Low Unemployment and an X-Men-Related Megamerger

    In our 100th Economic Snapshot podcast: Record-Low Unemployment and an X-Men-Related Megamerger.

  4. #99: The One Sector to Rule Them All: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

    What isn't included in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry? Plus the month's numbers.

  5. #98: How Do We Get Our Data Anyway? And the Real Estate, Rental, and Leasing Industry

    Josh and Andrew unpack our data gathering process (where DOES the Snapshot come from?) and they take a close look at the Real Estate, Rental, and Leasing Industry.

  6. #97: Private Sector Employment Bounces Back; A Look at Arts and Entertainment

    Private sector employment bounces back in May; and we take a look at the city's Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry.

  7. #96: Deep Dive into Manufacturing and NYCxDESIGN

    We take a closer look at the manufacturing industry and discuss NYCxDESIGN, the city’s annual celebration of design.

  8. #94: Unemployment in NYC Hits a Record Low

    Unemployment in New York City fell to a record low in February. What does it mean? And we take a look at the city's largest industry.

  9. #93: What is Rebenchmarking Anyway?

    This month, we talk about rebenchmarking: what it is, why it's done, and what it means for our monthly data.

  10. #92: A Look Back at New York City's Economy in 2017

    This month, we take a look back at the New York City economy in 2017. But first, we explain a name change for our "monthly" snapshots.

  11. #91: A Close Look at the Construction Sector in New York City

    This month, a look at the city's construction sector through an employment lens; and we touch on some recent positive trends, including a dip in overall unemployment and gains in private sector employment.

  12. #90: Affordability in NYC

    This month, Josh and Andrew talk affordability in NYC and explore the relationship between our "basic needs" and income bracket.

  13. #89: A Closer Look at Retail Trade in NYC

    This month, we take a deep dive into New York City's retail trade, and we welcome Josh as our Economic Snapshot podcast host.

  14. #88: Are Ride-Share Apps Hurting Public Transit?

    Are ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft hurting New York City's public transit? Learn about the latest data on Simon's final Economic Snapshot podcast as our host.

  15. #87: How NYCxDESIGN Added $67 Million to the Gross City Product

    Special guest Ed Hogikyan joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of NYCxDESIGN, and how the City's official celebration of global design added 2,600 jobs and $67 million to the gross city product.

  16. #86: Has New York City Reached "Full Employment"? A Lot Has Changed in 8 Years

    It'92s been just eight years since the height of the Great Recession and the devastating toll it took on the global economy, but now economists are debating whether New York City'97and the nation as a whole'97are currently in a golden era of '93full employment." Simon and Andrew dive into the...

  17. #84: NYC Ferry Sets Sail + Unemployment Sinks to Record Low

    Simon and Andrew review the state of private sector employment in April 2017 and are joined by special guest Anthony Hogrebe to explore the economic impact of NYC Ferry '96 the new public transportation option.

  18. #83: Private Sector Dips and the Gender Wage Gap in New York City

    Simon and Kim are shaking things up this month with a new format and a two-part podcast. First, we take a look at the state of private sector employment in March 2017, and then we explore the gender wage gap in New York City and around the country.

  19. #82: Interest Rates Take a Hike!

    What happens when the Fed raises interest rates? How do these interest hikes affect everyday New Yorkers? This month, our old friend and colleague Kim Grauer joins us to discuss everything you've ever wanted to know about how these interest rates affect the economy. Don't miss it!

  20. #81 How to Make Sense of the Numbers (Deep Dive Edition)

    Job numbers are high, construction is bustling, and the Gross City Product is up 1.7% '97 but what does that all really mean? Simon and Andrew break from their regular programming to dive into the data to explain to everyday New Yorkers how to make sense of it all.

  21. #80 The Economics of Culture and Charity in New York City

    Ever wonder how many charities there are in New York City - or how many people they employ? Ever consider how much money your favorite museums bring in? Simon and Andrew discuss the recent employment numbers and explore the economics of culture and giving in the final podcast of 2016.

  22. #79 How Citi Bike Works

    Citi Bike is a wildly popular bike share program in New York City '96 but who exactly uses it, and why? This month, Simon and Andrew merge into the bike lane and get the economic data on the City's cycling successes.

  23. #78 Food Supply Study

    This month, we sit down with NYCEDC experts from both the Center for Urban Innovation and Development to discuss the "Five Borough Food Flow" food distribution study recently released by NYCEDC and the Mayor's Office.

  24. #77 Fashion Industry

    Join Simon and Eric for a lively discussion with Andrew Perry on the impact of the fashion industry on New York City's economy.

  25. #76 Innovation Index

    A discussion with Kimberly Grauer on the "Innovation Index," as well as an exploration into the role that innovation plays in the New York City economy.

  26. #75 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

    A breakdown of education, investment, and employment in New York City's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.

  27. #74 International Tourism

    New York City is a top tourism destination in the United States. This month we break down how tourism affects the City's economy.

  28. #73 International Trade

    In honor of International Trade Week, our monthly snapshot takes a closer look at how international trade affects New York City's economy.

  29. #72 Biodiversity in NYC

    In honor of Earth Day, our monthly snapshot takes a closer look at New York City'92s biodiversity.

  30. #71 Gender and Opportunity in NYC

    This Women's History Month, we review the gender breakdown of economic activity in New York City as well as our regular summary.

  31. #70 Small Businesses in New York City

    This month's podcast looks at small businesses in New York City.

  32. #68 Charitable Giving in New York City

    This month's podcast looks at New York City's "charitable giving" economy.

  33. #67 New York City Commercial Office Space Forecast 2025

    This month's economic snapshot looks at Commercial Office Space in New York City.

  34. #66 Farmers' Markets in New York City

    This month's economic snapshot looks at Farmers' Markets in New York City.

  35. #65 Fashion Manufacturing in New York City

    This month's economic snapshot looks at Fashion Manufacturing in New York City.

  36. #64 Ferry Transit in New York City

    This month's economic snapshot looks at Ferry Transit in New York City.

  37. #63 TAMI Sector in New York City

    This month's economic snapshot at the TAMI Sector in New York City.

  38. #62 Immigrant Employment Trends in New York City

    This month's economic snapshot looks at Immigrant Employment Trends in New York City.

  39. #61 Housing and Residential Construction in New York City

    This month's economic snapshot looks at Housing and Residential Construction in New York City.

  40. #60 Energy and the Environment in New York City

    This month's economic snapshot looks at Energy and the Environment in New York City.

  41. #59 Research and Development in the Life Sciences in New York City

    This month's economic snapshot looks at Research and Development in the Life Sciences in New York City.

  42. #58 The Fashion Industry in New York City

    This month's economic snapshot looks at the fashion industry in New York City.

  43. #57 Food Manufacturing in New York City

    This month's economic snapshot looks at food manufacturing in New York City.

  44. #56 Air Cargo in New York City

    This month's Economic Snapshot looks at air cargo in New York City.

  45. #55 Secondary Homes in New York City

    This month's Snapshot looks at secondary homes in New York City.

  46. #54 Consumer Expenditures 2012/2013

    This month's Snapshot looks at consumer expenditures in the New York City metro area.

  47. #53 Measuring Recycling Awareness With 311 Data

    This month's Snapshot measures recycling awareness in NYC with 311 data, as well as our regular summary of the City's economy.

  48. #52 Employee and Establishment Growth by Borough

    This month's Snapshot examines the industries driving employment and establishment growth by borough in NYC.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Each month, New York City Economic Development Corporation explores a variety of issues affecting the City's economy. Join Josh Sterling as he meets with experts from the Center for Urban Innovation to make sense of the numbers and offer thought-provoking insights to give listeners what they need to know about the state of New York City's economy.

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