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New York City Recovery Zone

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By Patty Inglish, MS


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(Photos public domain)
(Photos public domain)

Job Listings Increasing in NYC

On June 30 - July 1, 2009 134,000" jobs were listed in New York City and its 5 burroughs on Indeed.com, one of the nation's biggest and most far-reaching job search engines.

Jobs listings have been increasing in number since March 2009, but have increased overall since January 2007, with some fluctuations.

Data provided by Indeed.com, a major job search and trending company.
Data provided by Indeed.com, a major job search and trending company.

Companies Listing the Most Jobs

About 40% of all NYC job listings examined are listed by recruiters, 60% by hiring companies.

  1. Huxley Associates
  2. Various Healthcare staffing agencies
  3. Ajilon
  4. Kforce Professional Staffing
  5. Cybercoders.com
  6. CompHealth Inc
  7. Robert Half Finance & Accounting
  8. JPMorgan Chase
  9. Axelon Services
  10. Mitchell Martin
  11. ExecuSearch
  12. Mount Sinai Medical Center
  13. Merck & Co., Inc.

New Jobs in NYC Have Been Announced

The top job listings among 134,000+ openings already available are posted inteh fiollowing occupations:

  1. Physicians
  2. Business Analysts
  3. Senior Accountants
  4. Project Managers
  5. Administrative Assistants
  6. Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs)
  7. Salespersons / Sale Associates
  8. Controllers - Financial
  9. Physical Therapists
  10. Java Developers - Software
  11. Account Executives
  12. Independent Beauty Consultants - self employed.for Avon and other companies.
  13. Staff Accountants
  14. Tax Managers

 


Coney Island and Other Construction Jobs

The NY Recovery Zone Facility Bond Program will give Financial Aid of a sort to Business and Industry, much of it in cost reduction incentives like triple-tax-exemptions. Any related projects that do not qualify for traditional standard business financing becasue of the Recession (2008 - 2010) can receive these funds. This could include severak office buildings, industrial plants, and retail shopping centers.

The overseer of the Recovery Zone is the NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC), which will administer ever $200,000,000 received from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

To learn about these new jobs, one can contact the Economic Development Corporation and leader Seth Pinsky directly, or read the Press relaeses announcing companies that have receeved funding for their projects and new jobs at: New York City Economic Develpment Corporation.

Maps of the Recovery Zones in all five burroughs of New York should be available soon.

BROOKLYN RECOVERY PROJECTS

  • Brownsville
  • Brooklyn Navy Yard
  • Bushwick
  • Coney Island - People have been waiting and wishing for Coney Island to be revitalized and soon, this will occur.
  • Sunset Park

Recovery Zones are located in Downtown Brooklyn, the Far West Side, Long Island City, and the East River Science Park, among other sites. All 6 (at this writing) of the "Recover New York" maps arelocated at this lnk: NYC Recovery Zones.

CONEY ISLAND RECOVERY AND EXPANSION

Coney Island waterfront projects make a huge installation. Over 50,000 low-to-middle income people live in this area in the Summer of 2009. The Recover New York projects associated with this historic area will increase jobs, business, and new homes and include

  • 6,000 PERMANENT JOBS
  • 25,000 Construction Jobs
  • 5.000 potential new homes
  • 900 units of lower-rent housing
  • 27 Acres of Amusement Park and Entertainment venues.

For those that remember or have heard of the old Coney Island, with its Steeplechase Park, Dreamland, and Luna Park, this reconstruction and improvement will be a real treat. Read about old Luna Park and its millions of lights at LUNA PARK - A Tribute to Light.

Mayor Bloomberg's administration will rezone 19 blocks of the Coney Island waterfront. This will clear teh way for contruction of apartment towers and high rise hotels nearly 30 stories tall. A redevelopment plan was accepted and put into action beginning June 17, 2009. In it,the Coney Island amusement would receive many new rides. However, the Historic Landmarks, Cyclone Roller Coaster and Wonder Wheel, will remain continue to be preserved.


Coney Island Through the Years

American Experience - Coney Island American Experience - Coney Island
Price: $9.99
List Price: $19.99
Coney Island: Lost and Found Coney Island: Lost and Found
Price: $18.62
List Price: $29.95
Coney Island: The People's Playground Coney Island: The People's Playground
Price: $14.72
List Price: $21.95
Coney Island - The Early Days Film Collection DVD - Amusement Parks, Roller Coasters, The Boardwalk, Beaches and More Coney Island - The Early Days Film Collection DVD - Amusement Parks, Roller Coasters, The Boardwalk, Beaches and More
Price: $14.95
List Price: $14.97
Amusing the Million: Coney Island at the Turn of the Century (American Century) Amusing the Million: Coney Island at the Turn of the Century (American Century)
Price: $3.29
List Price: $16.00
Coney Island Baby Coney Island Baby
Price: $4.97
List Price: $7.99

Other Projects Under "Recover New York"

  • · Another 4,000 jobs, with a total of 400,000 new jobs by 2014.
  • · 51,000 Summer Youth Jobs.
  • · 20 new businesses in Bushwick.
  • · Support for a beer distributor the Bronx.
  • · Support for Bioscience Companies.
  • · Support for new bsuinesses.
  • · New businesses on 125th Street
  • · New transportation projects.
  • · The citywide promotion called “Fashion’s Night Out” will create increased business for NYC fashion and accessory retailers.
  • · Food Retail Expansion to Support Health (FRESH) program to increase grocery business.
  • · New international cruise focus to build the cruise economy out of NYC port.
  • · Three new Financial Empowerment Centers for free financial literacy and coaching and a new Center for Economic Opportunity.
  • · Legislation for green buildings, with new construction.
  • · International Gem Tower project.
  • · Kingsbridge Armory project.
  • · New Hope Walton Project – new homes in Harlem.
  • · Gateway Building – new homes in South Bronx.
  • · 103 new homes in Brownsville.
  • · New jobs/construction at Yankee Stadium.

Watch for press releases and newspaper want ads, along with job listings on Indeed.com and Craiglist. Other sites also list NYC jobs, but not near as many.

New York City Recovery Zone in the News

  • Paterson Using Executive Power to Cut N.Y. Budget Gap (Update1)Bloomberg2 days ago

    Nov. 30 (Bloomberg) -- New York Governor David Paterson said he will issue executive orders to eliminate $1.6 billion of a $3.1 billion deficit, following six weeks of failed talks with legislators to close the gap for the year ending March 30.

  • Mayor Says Student Scores Will Factor Into Teacher TenureNew York Times7 days ago

    The statement suggests that Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg may be willing to clash with the teachers’ union, which has bitterly opposed the concept.

  • Itâs Gay Marriage Day: Loose Lips Daily - City Desk - Washington City PaperWashington City Paper24 hours ago

    Morning all. Today the D.C. Council will take its initial vote to permit gay marriages in Washington. WaPo's Tim Craig notes that '[o]ne bit of suspense will be how [ Marion Barry ] votes on the bill,' given that 'council members and gay rights activists note Barry can be unpredictable.'

  • Morning Roundup: Marriage Made in Heaven EditionDCist25 hours ago

    Photo by D©Bloom Good morning, Washington, and welcome to yet another Same-Sex Marriage Tuesday! The D.C. Council today is poised to take its first vote on whether to legalize gay marriage in the District. With 10 co-introducers, the bill is more than expected to pass on first reading, with the only real question being which Council members will actually vote against it. Ward 5's Harry Thomas ...

Coney Island during World War II.
Coney Island during World War II.

Brooklyn Construction Jobs

About 4,000 construction related jobs are available in Brooklyn on Jluy 1, 2009. The related job titles ith the largest numbers of openings are:

  1. Project Managers
  2. Consrtuction - Various jobs.
  3. Mechanical Engineers - HVAC Systems
  4. Sales Associates / Salespersons
  5. Maintenance Technicians
  6. Part-Time Supports workers
  7. Accounting Managers
  8. Sales Representatives - Wholesale, other.
  9. RF Engineers
  10. Resident Engineers
  11. Electrical Engineers
  12. Administrative Assistants
  13. Mechanic's Helpers

Stay Tuned

Keep up-to-date daily on the news surrounding the Recover New York projects. Construction will likely be the first to expand, provide the buildings that will house new businesses and provide new permanent jobs by the 1000s. Online, read Google News and Yahoo/HotJobs and set up news alerts of new jobs to go to your email or online reader application. Look at Indeed.com and Craigslist every day, and watch news shows online and in the NYC area on television.

You can also post your resume online and set up search agents to scan jobs daily and email you those that match your resume. Monster.com is a good one for that option.

For additional help see: Online Job Search Engines - Complete Review.

Comments & Updates

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susanafe  says:
5 months ago

Excellent Hub! Information on employment is needed now more than ever and you have so much detail! Powerful!!!

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Patty Inglish, MS  says:
5 months ago

Thanks! It's a start for helping people see where to look for these new jobs. Too bad the city won't put up billboards saying "Hiring at 1234 x street" for whatever jobs are ready.

Coney Island will be grand!

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melshomecorner  says:
5 months ago

GREAT HUB ! I love New York , enjoyed the pic and positive info

Patty Inglish, MS profile image

Patty Inglish, MS  says:
5 months ago

Thanks very much! Coney Island should be a real dream when it's completed and more people will have jobs.

fortunerep profile image

fortunerep  says:
5 months ago

I have never visited that part of New York but i know it is in need of revitalization. Great News and new job listings!! Sounds Like NY is starting to turn things around.

Great Hub

dori

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Patty Inglish, MS  says:
5 months ago

Thaks, dori - I can't wait for news of good progress!

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Sandyspider  says:
5 months ago

Excellent Hub.

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Patty Inglish, MS  says:
5 months ago

Thnaks Sandy!

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someonewhoknows  says:
5 months ago

The city of NEW YORK can afford it now that wallstreet's bankers have so much bailout money.

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Compzone08  says:
5 months ago

Thanks for sharing great information

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alekhouse  says:
5 months ago

Nice hub, Patty. Lots of good information.

Patty Inglish, MS profile image

Patty Inglish, MS  says:
5 months ago

Thanks for the comments, friends! I really want this to lead people to find the jobs as they open up.

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