Brooklyn Navy Yard, Bush Terminal Complex receive additional funds for construction projects
The Empire State Development Board of Directors has approved funding for two construction projects in Brooklyn — the Bush Terminal Industrial Complex in Sunset Park, which was awarded $10 million; and the Brooklyn Navy Yard’s Green Manufacturing Center, which received $5 million.
The goal of the grants, which totalled $23.9 million to entities across the state, are to create new jobs and retain existing ones, according to Kenneth Adams, ESD president, CEO and commissioner.
“The state’s support for these projects demonstrates that we are meeting our commitment to enhance and advance key businesses that will create jobs and generate economic opportunity across New York,” said Adams. “The diversity of these investments mirrors New York’s greatest strength – the diversity of our business entities and workforce – making our state more competitive in the national and global economy. The path to prosperity starts with a first step of support for key New York businesses like those we are funding today.”