The Mayor's office
of media and entertainment

June 2017 updates

     

MAYOR DE BLASIO ANNOUNCES CREATION OF 'NIGHTLIFE AMBASSADOR' POST

As part of his "New York Works" plan, Mayor de Blasio announced that New York City’s first Nightlife Ambassador will be appointed and become part of MOME. The Nightlife Ambassador will be a senior-level administration official tasked with supporting the city’s nightlife and live music industry -- a vital component of keeping NYC a creative and cultural capital.
Read more in the Daily News.

SURGING TELEVISION PRODUCTION IN NYC BREAKS NEW RECORD

Earlier this month, Mayor de Blasio announced a record-breaking 56 episodic series filmed in New York City during the 2016-17 season. These numbers confirm New York as the premier location for the thriving TV production industry -- reaching new heights year after year.
Read more in amNewYork.

'BROADWAY IN THE BOROS' RETURNS THIS FRIDAY IN DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN!

Join us for the return of 'Broadway in the Boros,' our signature program bringing free outdoor Broadway performances to neighborhoods across New York City! The first performance is on Friday, June 23 at noon in downtown Brooklyn's Albee Square Plaza, and features the Broadway casts of WAITRESS and CHICAGO.

Get all the details for upcoming shows in Playbill.

'ONE BOOK, ONE NEW YORK' WRAPS UP ON A HIGH NOTE

On June 5, Commissioner Julie Menin joined Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author of the #OneBookNY winner Americanah, and BuzzFeed Books editor Isaac Fitzgerald at the New York Public Library for a special culminating event in celebration of the first-ever citywide reading program. Hundreds of New Yorkers were in the audience as Fitzgerald and Adichie discussed many of the themes covered in Americanah, including immigration, feminism, and race.
View the full event on Livestream.

'NYC FILM GREEN' CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF SUCCESSFUL PILOT PHASE

On June 7, Commissioner Menin announced results of the pilot phase of NYC Film Green, the nation’s first government program encouraging and recognizing sustainable practices in the entertainment industry. Sesame Street, Madam Secretary, and Divorce all participated in the 6-month trial, which resulted in meaningful reductions to impact on our environment. Stars and creatives from each of the shows joined Commissioner Menin at Silvercup Studios in Queens for the announcement.
Read more in amNewYork.

COMMISSIONER MENIN DELIVERS PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 8 "GLOBAL HIP-HOP DAY" IN NYC

On June 8, Commissioner Menin joined local elected officials and legendary hip-hop musicians in the Bronx to celebrate Global Hip-Hop Day. The day honored the Bronx as the birthplace of hip-hop, and in particular highlighted Sedgwick Avenue, which was renamed as "Hip Hop Boulevard." The special ceremony also recognized artists Fat Joe, Slick Rick, Kool Herc and The Lox for their important contributions to the genre.
Read more in XXL.

INAUGURAL 'MADE IN NY WRITERS ROOM' FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED

On May 26, the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment joined the Writers' Guild of America, East and the NYC Department of Small Business Services to announce the first-ever Made in NY Writers Room fellows. This innovative program will develop diverse writing talent in NYC's entertainment industry, pairing emerging TV writers with established showrunners from well-known series including Billions, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Law and Order: SVU for one-on-one mentorships.
Read more in the Daily News.

CONGRATS TO CYCLE 48 OF THE MADE IN NY PA PROGRAM!

On June 16, 12 New Yorkers completed the Made in NY PA Training Program, taking the next step towards careers in NYC’s film and TV industry. To date, the program has prepared 711 previously unemployed and low-income New Yorkers for entry-level jobs as Production Assistants on TV and film sets around the city.
Learn more about the Made in NY PA Training Program.

Put On Your Calendar

Final Week of New York Music Month!
The first-ever New York Music Month may be coming to an end, but there’s still plenty of time to experience all that the city’s diverse music scene has to offer! Visit nymusicmonth.nyc for a full listing of upcoming concerts, workshops, walking tours, and more.

INTERLUDE+ Music Workshop for LGBTQ Youth
Join us at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center on Saturday for the third and final installment of the INTERLUDE+ series, bringing together respected LGBTQ+ musicians, artists, and industry leaders to inspire a new generation of creatives in a nontraditional educational environment. Saturday’s workshop includes a presentation from Dev Hynes (of Blood Orange) and artist and composer Jules Gimbrone.
Click here for all the details and to RSVP.

Movies Under the Stars
The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment is proud to join the NYC Parks Department to present the return of "Movies Under the Stars," a series of hundreds of free outdoor movies in public parks throughout the five boroughs during the summer months.
Visit the NYC Parks website for a full listing of upcoming screenings.