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District 34

Jennifer Gutiérrez

Williamsburg, South Williamsburg, East Williamsburg, Bushwick (West), Bushwick (East), Ridgewood

April 8, 2024 (New York, New York) – Today, the City Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises held an oversight hearing concerning the Department of City Planning’s “City of Yes” Zoning for Economic Opportunity. The M-Zone Coalition, representing Council Members, Borough Presidents, and advocates, issues the following statement:

“The M-Zone Coalition is pleased with our substantial representation at today’s hearing, highlighting the indispensable role of manufacturing and industrial jobs in New York City’s economy.

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New York City, October 30 – Today, the Department of City Planning kicked off the public review process for Mayor Adams’ City of Yes for Economic Opportunity citywide text amendment. The M-Zone Coalition, a dedicated group of Council Members and Borough President’s working with advocates, businesses and community leaders, is excited to announce a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to promote economic opportunity and industrial growth.

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COUNCIL MEMBER GUTIÉRREZ INTRODUCES BILL TO REINSTATE BIOTECHNOLOGY TAX CREDIT 

New York (June 9, 2023) – Today, Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez announced the introduction of legislation to reignite the growth of the biotechnology sector and foster innovation in New York City. The bill would reinstate the biotechnology tax credit that lapsed in 2019, reauthorized by New York State, that would enable investors and owners of qualified emerging technology companies (QETCs) focused on biotechnology to claim a tax credit, thereby encouraging the manufacturing of emerging technology to flourish within the city.

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