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Mayor and Governor Announce Production Incentives
September 28, 2004 Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Governor George E. Pataki along with Steiner Studios Chairman Douglas C. Steiner today announced an operating agreement with Mel Brooks' production company Brooksworks, LLC, to bring the production of Brooks' latest film, The Producers: The Movie Musical to Steiner Studios this fall. At the event, Governor Pataki signed into law the "Empire State Film Production Credit Program," to provide tax incentives to feature films and episodic television shows that do a majority of their filming on qualified soundstages across New York State. Mayor Bloomberg unveiled the "Made in New York Incentive Program," featuring a combination of tax and marketing credits, along with expanded customer services for productions in New York City.


Insurance Subsidies for NY Entertainment Industry
September 27, 2004 The New York State Legislature and Governor George E. Pataki have approved a bill which will provide insurance subsidies to unemployed members of New York’s entertainment industry.


Advertising Week Unveiled at Gracie Mansion
September 22, 2004 Hundreds of people from amongst the world's largest advertising agencies and corporations celebrated New York City's status as the advertising capital of the world on September 20, at a reception hosted by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. The Gracie Mansion event officially launched the first-ever Advertising Week in New York City.


Emmys Applaud NYC
September 20, 2004 New York City television shows took nearly 60 percent of the awards at the 56th Annual Primetime Emmy awards on September 19! Gotham received 16 of the 27 awards presented throughout the evening.


Couture Campaign Celebrates "Made in NY"
September 16, 2004 New York City-based couture designer David Rodriguez celebrated the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting’s Made in NY campaign during his spring 2005 runway presentation on September 11.


Commissioner Oliver Presents "Law & Order Way"
September 16, 2004 A road leading to Pier 62 was newly named, “Law & Order Way” on September 14, in recognition of the contributions the television series has made to New York City.


Bloomberg Brings "Law & Order" to Chambers St.
September 8, 2004 Law & Order ruled on Chambers Street this September 8, when Mayor Bloomberg made a returning appearance on the television show. The Mayor played himself in a fictional press conference for the show's fifteenth season opener, entitled "Paradigm."


Open Call for Reel Stuff
September 1, 2004 Do you have the reel stuff? “Get Organized New York,” an auction and tag sale to take place this fall, is calling for donations of props, wardrobe supplies and other paraphernalia from film, television and theatre productions.


Fourth Decade for NY Film Fest
September 1, 2004 One of the city’s first film festivals returns for its 42nd performance this October!

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