Empire State Development

Disney and 20th Century Studios’ The Devil Wears Prada 2 generated more than $67.9 million in economic activity across New York State while supporting more than 1,400 local cast and crew members and 550 local vendors. 🎬🗽

From wardrobe and set design to post-production and location services, New York’s film and television industry continues driving jobs, supporting small businesses, and strengthening the state’s creative economy.

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Empire State Development Celebrates Disney And 20th Century Studios’ The Devil Wears Prada 2 Bringing Fashion, Film And More Than $67.9 Million In Economic Activity To New York | Empire State Development Empire State Development Celebrates Disney And 20th Century Studios’ The Devil Wears Prada 2 Bringing Fashion, Film And More Than $67.9 Million In Economic Activity To New York May 28, 2026 Production Supported More Than 1,400 New York Cast and Crew Members, 550 Local Vendors and $45.8 Million in ...

From Main Streets to emerging tech startups, New York’s small businesses continue driving innovation, jobs, and regional growth statewide. 🚀

This National Small Business Month, Governor Hochul highlighted more than $1 billion deployed to small businesses since 2023 through ESD programs supporting entrepreneurs at every stage of growth.

From low-interest financing and technical assistance to innovation grants, MWBE opportunities, and startup investment programs, New York is continuing to strengthen the resources businesses need to grow and compete in today’s economy.

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Governor Hochul Celebrates National Small Business Month, Highlights More Than $1 Billion in Capital Deployed to Support New York's Entrepreneurs Governor Hochul celebrated National Small Business Month, which occurs each May, by highlighting New York State's ongoing commitment to supporting its small business community.

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation. New York remains committed to supporting the communities, workers, families, and freedoms their service helped protect. Wishing New Yorkers a meaningful Memorial Day.

Ahead of Memorial Day, the completion of Lake George’s “Repose of the Fallen” reinterment ensures Revolutionary War patriots finally receive the honor they deserve. 🇺🇸

Supported through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, the project reinterred 44 sets of remains uncovered in 2019 and transformed the site at Lake George Battlefield State Park into a permanent public memorial.

As New York prepares to commemorate America 250, this monument preserves New York’s history while strengthening heritage tourism and community identity for future generations.

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