Weekly Update from Councilwoman Marmorato

Councilwoman Kristy Marmorato

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Dear Friends/Neighbors, This week, we held our November 'Coffee with Kristy' and hosted a series of turkey giveaways for District 13! I was also downtown at City Hall for a stated meeting and committee meetings. As always, if you need help with a City Agency contact my office at: 718-931-1721. We are open from Monday - Thursday 9 AM - 5 PM and Fridays from 9 AM - 2 PM. We offer FREE casework services to help our residents of District 13. Si necesita ayuda con una Agencia de la Ciudad, llame a mi oficina al:  718-931-1721. Estamos abiertos de lunes a jueves de 9 a.m. a 5 p.m. y los viernes de 9 a.m. a 2 p.m. Ofrecemos servicios de asistencia GRATUITOS para ayudar a nuestros residentes del Distrito 13.  It is an honor to represent you in the New York City Council. Sincerely, Councilwoman Kristy Marmorato District 13, Bronx

Note: Our Thanksgiving Office Hours This Week

Homeowners Resource Fair Last Tuesday, we held our Homeowners Resource Fair at Bronx House Community Center. This was in collaboration with NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) to ensure that homeowners in our District are informed and have access to information on residential building repairs, garbage & recycling, foreclosure prevention, legal help and so much more! Another Coffee with Kristy Success! On Nov 20th, Councilwoman Marmorato held another successful 'Coffee with Kristy' for the month of November! Her and her staff met with constituents to hear their concerns, questions, and compliments for the Councilwoman. Stay tuned for our announcements for our next event! Turkey Raffles  Councilwoman Marmorato partnered with Assemblyman John Zaccaro, Jr. to raffle off some turkeys for our St. Benedict seniors! Congratulations to the winners and Happy Thanksgiving to all! Gobble Gobble! Kicking off our Turkey Giveaways

The Rain Couldn't Stop Us!

Last Friday, we started off our series of turkey giveaways at our District Office!

The Councilwoman alongside her staff gave out 250 turkeys and sides for community members to enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner.

A huge thank you to New York Common Pantry for getting us our food for our giveaways!

Turkeys & Thanksgiving Treats at Throggs Neck!

Last Friday, Councilwoman Marmorato hosted a turkey giveaway for residents in Throggs Neck Houses. Despite the rainy evening, there were lots of turkeys and sides distributed to our Throggs Neck constituents! Giving Thanks and Giving Back at Pelham Parkway Houses  The Councilwoman and Team Marmorato organized a Turkey Giveaway for our constituents at Pelham Parkway Houses this past Saturday afternoon! This event was yet another successful turkey giveaway, aimed at helping community members enjoy a festive meal during the holiday season. Hearing: Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities & Addictions

Councilwoman Marmorato, who sits on the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addiction, attended a hearing last Monday with her colleagues at City Hall.

In this hearing, they discussed introduced legislations that plan to implement mental health programs for students.

To watch the hearing, click here.

All About The Poul-tree: Turkey Giveaway at Open Hand Association

On Sunday, Team Marmorato and Open Hand Association held another successful turkey giveaway for District 13 constituents.

Shout out to everyone who helped and to everyone who turned out for this giveaway!

Pelham Park Turkey Voucher Giveaway

Last Sunday was a busy one! Councilwoman Marmorato also hosted a Turkey Voucher Giveaway in Pelham Park in partnership with Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association.

We are grateful for PPNA and all of our constituents who joined us to make this event an incredible success.

Turkeys for our Seniors! 

More Turkey Giveaways! We distributed additional turkeys for our seniors at Bronx House!

We are thrilled to provide our seniors with food and resources during this Thanksgiving season.

Stop, Drop, and Pass the Turkeys! 

Non-stop Turkey Giveaways this past week — just in time for Thanksgiving! The Councilwoman stopped by the Morris Park Community Association to hand out even more turkeys to our wonderful community.

We're sending warm wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! May your holiday be filled with delicious feasts and joyful moments with loved ones.



Legislative Updates This Week

Here is how Councilwoman Marmorato voted at the November 21st Stated Meeting:



•   Intro 557A: 311 Complaint Category for Unlicensed Cannabis Retailers - YES
•   Intro 981A: Reporting on Enforcement of Unlicensed Sellers – YES
•   Intro 436A: Update to the Electrical Code for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment – YES
•   Intro 1018A: Prohibition of Dog and Cat Sales in Pet Shops – NO
•   Intro 1025A: Information on Employment Discrimination for Older Adults – YES
•   Intro 1053A: Study on Older Adult Information Points – YES
•   Intro 1070A: Expanded Reporting on Domestic Violence Shelter Exits – YES
•   Intro 1071A: Reporting on Domestic Violence Shelter Referrals – YES 
•   Intro 515A: Reporting on School Bus Transportation Employees – YES 
•   Reso 250: School Bus Stop-Arms – YES
•   Reso 280: Shirley Chisholm Day – YES

  

NEW: Bronx Teens Saturday Program

CUNY Citizenship Holiday Toy Drive 🎁🧸🎄 Our office is seeking donations for underserved children in our community. Please refer to our flyer for information on donations accepted! We are accepting donations until December 13th. Let us Know! Illegal Smoke Shops Please let us know about illegal and unlicensed smoke shops operating within District 13!  Your Feedback on E-Scooters Matters! Report E-Scooters that are blocking sidewalks, fire hydrants, ADA-accessible entrances, or creating any other hazardous conditions in our community. Reach out to us at district13@council.nyc.gov Councilwoman Marmorato | 718-931-1721|District13@council.nyc.gov

 

The New Bronx Chamber of Commerce - Wishing You a Joyous Thanksgiving & A Reminder to Shop Local!

 

As we pause to reflect on what we're grateful for this season, the Bronx Chamber of Commerce wants to send a heartfelt thank you to YOU! Your support helps make our community stronger and more vibrant every day.

This Thanksgiving, we encourage you to embrace the holiday spirit by shopping local! Whether you’re out on Black Friday or celebrating Small Business Saturday, your support of local businesses makes a big difference in our community.

We’re excited for all that’s to come in the holiday season and look forward to continuing our work together in the year ahead. Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday filled with joy, love, and the spirit of giving.

From,

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance - We are thankful for…

We are thankful for

Rain

After nearly a month of daily brush fires, we welcome the rainy weather! 

Partners & Friends

With the challenges of drought and fire, we deeply appreciate the support of our pals at the Natural Areas Conservancy, City Parks Foundation/Green Fund, NY Restoration Project, Riverside Park Conservancy, NYC Parks Natural Resources Group and Urban Park Rangers. 

A special shoutout to FDNY! 

You!

Your constant devotion to the park – whether you are a volunteer, a program participant, a supporter, or our eyes and ears in the field, thank you for being part of our alliance. 

XOXO 

Board & Staff of Van Cortlandt Park Alliance 

Our Contact Information
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance
80 Van Cortlandt Park South, Ste. E1
Bronx, NY 10463
718-601-1460
http://vancortlandt.org

Permits Filed for 1012 Woodycrest Avenue in Highbridge, The Bronx

 

Permits have been filed for a four-story residential building at 1012 Woodycrest Avenue in Highbridge, The Bronx. Located between 75th Street and 76th Street, the lot is one block north of the Freeman Street subway station, serviced by the 2 and 5 trains. 1012 Woodycrest LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications.

The proposed 50-foot-tall development will yield 10,696 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 23 residences, most likely rentals based on the average unit scope of 465 square feet. The masonry-based structure will also have a cellar, a 34.5-foot-long rear yard, and seven open parking spaces.

Nikolai Katz Architect is listed as the architect of record.

Demolition permits have been filed for the single-story structure built in 1930 on the lot. An estimated completion date has not been announced.

Two Highest-Ranking Leaders Of Gorilla Stone Bloods Gang Sentenced To 35 Years Each In Prison

All Twenty-One Defendants, Including the Gang’s Founder and Prison Leader, the Gang’s Street Leader, and Numerous Godfathers and Godmothers, Have Been Convicted 

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that DWIGHT REID, a/k/a “Dick Wolf,” and CHRISTOPHER ERSKINE, a/k/a “Beagle,” were both sentenced to 35 years in prison, respectively, for their years-long leadership of the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation Bloods Gang (“Gorilla Stone”), a brutally violent street and prison gang that operates across the country.  REID, the gang’s highest-ranking member, is the gang’s founder and prison leader, and was sentenced on May 21, 2024.  ERSKINE, the gang’s street leader, also known as the “Sun,” is the gang’s second highest-ranking member, was sentenced. The sentencings were imposed by the Honorable Philip M. Halpern following a nearly three-week trial last year, in which REID and ERSKINE were convicted of racketeering and narcotics offenses. 

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “Dwight Reid and Christopher Erskine are the two highest-ranking members of Gorilla Stone, a ruthless gang, and are responsible for terrible violent acts and trafficking dangerous narcotics across the country and state, including throughout the New York State prison system.  Reid and Erskine’s convictions and lengthy sentences, as well as our successful prosecution of many of the gang’s most senior and violent members, send an important message to gang leaders that they will be convicted and sentenced to significant terms in prison.”    

According to the Indictment, public court filings, and statements made in court:

REID founded Gorilla Stone over 20 years ago.  Gorilla Stone has many members across New York State, including throughout New York City, Westchester, Upstate New York, and the New York State Prison System, and all over the country — such as in Florida.  Gorilla Stone is comprised of various sets (or “Caves,” as they are called by gang members).  Gorilla Stone is a highly organized and efficient street gang with an organizational commitment to violence that strictly enforces its internal laws.

Among Gorilla Stone’s acts of violence are:

• a September 2020 broad daylight murder of a teenager on a busy Poughkeepsie street;
• an October 24, 2020 gang-related shooting outside of a Miami, Florida strip club, in which two rival gang members were shot and seriously wounded, requiring one to be airlifted from the scene;
• multiple shootings and attempted murders, including an August 8, 2018 shooting in Brooklyn, New York, July 5, 2020 gang shootings at a house party in Miami, Florida, and a July 20, 2020 drive-by shooting in New Rochelle, New York;
• a June 12, 2020 gunpoint drug-related robbery in Peekskill, New York; and
• a vicious January 12, 2018 face slashing of a rival gang member on 125th Street in Manhattan outside a subway station.

As for the gang’s sources of revenue, in addition to some more traditional sources such as the proceeds of nationwide narcotics trafficking both inside and outside of prisons, Gorilla Stone is deeply involved in several fraud schemes that are well organized and sophisticated, and net a significant amount of money for the gang, including a fraudulent unemployment benefits scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic.

REID, 52, of the Bronx, New York, and ERSKINE, 41, of Brooklyn, New York, were convicted after trial of racketeering and narcotics offenses.

All 21 defendants in the Gorilla Stone case before Judge Halpern have been convicted. Eighteen defendants have been sentenced and three defendants have been convicted and are awaiting sentencing.  The 18 defendants, including numerous Godfathers and Godmothers, who have been sentenced by Judge Halpern to date are:

• REID, who was sentenced to 35 years in prison;
• BRANDON SOTO, a/k/a “Stacks,” who was sentenced to 35 years in prison;
• ERSKINE, who was sentenced to 35 years in prison;
• AHMED WALKER, a/k/a “Ammo,” who was sentenced to 235 months in prison;
• Godmother NAYA AUSTIN, a/k/a “Baby,” who was sentenced to 234 months in prison;
• Godfather DONAVAN GILLARD, a/k/a “Donnie Love,” who was resentenced to 19 years in prison;
• Godmother BRINAE THORNTON, a/k/a “Luxury,” who was sentenced to 210 months in prison;
• JARRETT CRISLER, Jr., a/k/a “Jayecee,” who was sentenced to 207 months in prison;
• CASWELL SENIOR, a/k/a “Casanova,” who was sentenced to 188 months in prison;
• ROBERT WOODS, a/k/a “Blakk Rob,” who was sentenced to 188 months in prison;
• Godfather BRANDON NIEVES, a/k/a “Untouchable Dot,” who was sentenced to 110 months in prison;
• JAMAL TRENT, a/k/a “Trap Smoke,” who was sentenced to nine years in prison;
• DEZON WASHINGTON, a/k/a “Blakk,” who was sentenced to 97 months in prison;
• ROBERTA SLIGH, a/k/a “Trouble,” who was sentenced to eight years in prison; 
• JORDAN INGRAM, a/k/a “Flow,” who was sentenced to eight years in prison;
• STEPHEN HUGH, a/k/a “Chino,” who was sentenced to seven years in prison;
• ISAIAH SANTOS, a/k/a “Zay,” who was sentenced to seven years in prison; and
• SHANAY OUTLAW, a/k/a “Easy,” who was sentenced to three years in prison.

Three additional defendants have pled guilty and are awaiting sentencing: Godfather DESHAWN THOMAS, a/k/a “Don,” Godfather WALTER LUSTER, a/k/a “Shells,” and NEIKO CRUDUP, a/k/a “JhitRilla.”

Mr. Williams praised the outstanding investigative work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”) Westchester County Safe Streets Task Force, which is comprised of special agents and task force officers from the FBI, U.S. Probation, New York State Police, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, New York City Police Department, Westchester County Police Department, Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Rockland District Attorney’s Office and the Yonkers, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Greenburgh, White Plains, Peekskill, Ramapo, and Clarkstown Police Departments. 

New York City Pension Investments with MWBE Asset Managers Reach Record of $23.1 Billion for Fiscal Year 2024; Grew Nearly 40% During Comptroller Lander’s Tenure

 

MWBE asset managers outperformed their benchmarks and contributed to strong 10% net investment return for FY24, which saved taxpayers $1.8 billion

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released a report announcing that investments by the City’s five pension funds with minority- and women-owned asset management firms grew to $23.1 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, an increase of $6.3 billion, or 37.5% since Lander took office. Assets under management by MWBE firms grew from $16.8 billion in FY22 (11.6% of actively-managed US assets), to $19.5 billion in (12.7%) in FY23, to $23.1 billion (13.3%) in FY24.

Investment firms owned by people of color and women are among the pension funds’ best performing managers. Private markets MWBE firms in the funds’ portfolio have outperformed their respective benchmarks with an average public markets equivalent (PME) spread of 5%, contributing to the funds’ strong overall performance. In FY24, the City’s five pension funds achieved a combined net return of 10.0%, surpassing their actuarial target rate of 7%, outperforming many of their peer pension systems across the nation, and saving taxpayers $1.8 billion.

“Our MWBE and emerging asset managers are among the best performers in our portfolio,” said Comptroller Brad Lander. “I’m proud of the nearly 40% growth in our investments with MWBE firms and committed to continuing to invest with them. Their performance this year helped us achieve a 10% return that saved taxpayers $1.8 billion – money we can use to invest instead in affordable housing, schools, and public safety.”

Beginning in 2022, Comptroller Lander released the first-ever report detailing the Comptroller’s Office’s work with minority- and women-owned investment firms, emerging managers, and MWBE professionals in municipal finance as a measure to increase transparency and accountability. For the third year, this report not only contains unparalleled transparency, but highlights the strides each of the pension funds and the Comptroller’s Office have made in their work to advance diversity, equity and inclusion within the financial services industry. The report provides granular details of the funds’ investments across each of the pension funds’ asset classes.

The pension funds also have a total of $10.36 billion in investments with or committed to Emerging Manager firms, which do not typically have access to larger institutional investors; as of June 30, 2024, investments with Emerging Manager firms represent 4.78% of Global-actively managed assets, up from $9.85 billion in 2023.

The report also highlights the work of the Comptroller’s Bureau of Public Finance, which manages all aspects of City capital borrowing for the Comptroller in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget. In Fiscal Year 2024, the Bureau contracted with MWBE firms for 26.33% of bond underwriting, 41.96% of financial and swap advising, and 22.96% of bond counsel.

The Comptroller’s Office’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is part of a broader responsible investing approach, paying attention to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks in order to drive strong, long-term returns. This year’s report comes as attacks on DEI and ESG initiatives persist and appear likely to grow, leading some investors to roll back their programs and compounding an already challenging investment environment for diverse and small asset managers. The Office is committed to staying the course.

“This year’s strong returns shows that anti-DEI rhetoric, which purports that diversity hinders financial performance, is simply false” continued Comptroller Lander. “When we expand the pool of talent, creativity, and innovation among our asset managers, we achieve greater returns for our beneficiaries and invest in a growing economy.”

To read the full report, visit here.

About the New York City Retirement Systems

The New York City retirement systems, comprise the City’s five public pension funds (the New York City Employees’ Retirement System, Teachers’ Retirement System, Police Pension Fund, Fire Pension Fund and Board of Education Retirement System), and are the third largest pension system in the nation, valued at approximately $274.38 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2024.

BRONX MAN SENTENCED TO 9 YEARS IN PRISON FOR STABBING CAB DRIVER MULTIPLE TIMES

 

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced that a Bronx man has been sentenced to nine years in prison and five years post-release supervision for stabbing a man over a parking dispute, causing life-altering injuries. 

District Attorney Clark said, “The defendant stabbed a fellow cab driver multiple times, because he believed the other driver blocked his car. The victim suffered permanent nerve damage and the defendant will now serve prison time because of this senseless act.” 

The defendant, Ronald Brown, 57, of 3433 Ely Avenue, was sentenced on November 18, 2024, by Bronx Supreme Court Justice Guy Mitchell to nine years in prison and five years postrelease supervision. He was convicted of first-degree Assault after a jury trial. 

According to the investigation, on September 20, 2018, at approximately 4:33 p.m., near White Plains Road and East Gun Hill Road, the defendant, a cab driver, argued with the 27-year-old victim, for parking too close and blocking his vehicle from leaving. When the victim refused to move his car, Brown pulled out a knife and stabbed him in the arm and ribs, then chased him and stabbed him in the back. The 27-year-old suffered multiple injuries including a severed tendon, and permanent nerve damage.

District Attorney Clark thanked NYPD Detective Carl Beal from the 47th Precinct Detective Squad for his assistance in the investigation. 

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AWARDS OVER $7 MILLION IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

 

Funds were presented to organizations during National Apprenticeship Week and New York State Apprenticeship Month

As part of National Apprenticeship Week and New York State Apprenticeship Month, the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) awarded over $7 million in workforce development grants to boost skills training and employment opportunities across the state. These grants directly support businesses, educational institutions, and non-profits in delivering high-quality training programs which focus on enhancing job readiness, closing skills gaps, and promoting career advancement. The awards also focus on programming that will help New Yorkers in disadvantaged communities, particularly the unemployed, underemployed, veterans, low-income residents and others facing employment barriers. 

New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon said, “These grants represent our commitment to strengthening New York State’s workforce by providing opportunities for skill development and job advancement. By investing in training and education, we are not only supporting individual career growth but also addressing critical workforce needs across the state. This funding will have a profound impact on both our communities and our economy, ensuring that New York remains competitive and prosperous."  

Watch highlights from National Apprenticeship Week here.

https://youtu.be/CaDhGzDik-A

Summary of Grant awards by region:

• Capital Region - $533,651 

• • Ginsberg’s Institutional Foods, Inc. - $300,000 Apprenticeship Expansion Grant (AEG)   
  • Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES - $155,600 Consolidated Funding Application Workforce Development Initiative (CFA WDI) 
  • TEACHMEducation Services LLC - $78,051 Apprenticeship Expansion Grant (AEG)
• Central New York – $821,948
  • Le Moyne College - $249,948 Consolidated Funding Application Workforce Development Initiative (CFA WDI) 
  • Callahan Management Training Center Inc. - $195,000 Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship Program (DEPA) 
  • CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity - $195,000 Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship Program (DEPA) 
  • Keith Titus Corporation - $182,000 Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship (DEPA)
• Finger Lakes - $1,072,000 
  • Foodlink, Inc. - $300,000 Apprenticeship Expansion Grant (AEG)
  • Eastman Kodak Company - $285,000 Apprenticeship Expansion Grant (AEG)
  • Rochester Tooling and Machining Institute (RTMI)/Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) - $195,000 Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship (DEPA)
  • Foodlink, Inc. - $162,000 Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship (DEPA)
  • NYSARC Inc. Ontario County Chapter - $90,000 Apprenticeship Expansion Grant (AEG)
  • Ideal Manufacturing Inc. $40,000 - Consolidated Funding Application Workforce Development Initiative (CFA WDI)
• Hudson Valley - $1,077,190
  • ShopRite Supermarkets Inc. - $251,690 Consolidated Funding Application Workforce Development Initiative (CFA WDI)
  • Day One Early Learning Community, Inc. - $195,000 Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship (DEPA); $75,000 Apprenticeship Expansion Grant (AEG)
  • North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund (NASCTF) - $195,000 Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship (DEPA)
  • Rockland Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) - $195,000 Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship (DEPA)
  • Laborers’ Local #17 Training & Educational Fund - $165,500 Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship (DEPA)
• Long Island - $250,000
  • Allstate Home Health Agency - $250,000 Consolidated Funding Application Workforce Development Initiative (CFA WDI)
• Mohawk Valley - $795,000
  • Fulton-Schoharie Counties Chapter, NYSARC, Inc. - $300,000 Apprenticeship Expansion Grant (AEG)
  • Danfoss Silicon Power LLC - $300,000 Apprenticeship Expansion Grant (AEG)
  • The Indium Corporation of America - $195,000 Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship (DEPA)
• New York City - $2,111,481
  • AIDS Service Center of Lower Manhattan, Inc. - $250,000 Consolidated Funding Application Workforce Development Initiative (CFA WDI)
  • Research Foundation of CUNY obo The City College of New York - $250,000 Consolidated Funding Application Workforce Development Initiative (CFA WDI)
  • Union Settlement Association - $250,000 Consolidated Funding Application Workforce Development Initiative (CFA WDI)
  • Queens Community House, Inc. - $225,996 Consolidated Funding Application Workforce Development Initiative (CFA WDI)
  • QSAC Inc. - $225,485 Consolidated Funding Application Workforce Development Initiative (CFA WDI)
  • Rebuilding Together NYC - $200,000 Consolidated Funding Application Workforce Development Initiative (CFA WDI)
  • Camille Gallo, LLC - $195,000 Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship (DEPA)
  • Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow (OBT), Inc. - $195,000 Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship (DEPA)
  • Rebuilding Together NYC (RTNYC) - $195,000 Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship (DEPA)
  • NYC District Council of Carpenters Apprenticeship Journeymen Re-Education Industry Fund. - $125,000 Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship (DEPA)
• Southern Tier - $218,869
  • Faculty Student Association of Tompkins Cortland Community College Inc. - $103,869 Apprenticeship Expansion Grant (AEG)
  • Community Options New York, Inc. (CONY) - $65,000 Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship (DEPA)
  • The Raymond-Hadley Corporation - $50,000 Consolidated Funding Application Workforce Development Initiative (CFA WDI)
• Western New York - $130,000
  • The Service Collaborative of WNY, Inc. - $130,000 Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship (DEPA)

For the third consecutive year, Governor Hochul has proclaimed November as New York State Apprenticeship Month, marking her administration’s continued commitment to supporting this successful workforce development model and its impact on families statewide. With more than 17,000 apprentices participating in around 900 registered apprenticeship programs, New York State continues to be a national leader in providing viable pathways to exciting new careers. NYSDOL also recently announced critical overhauls to the apprenticeship model that will enhance access to registered programs. 

Commissioner Reardon wrapped up a statewide tour in which she presented grant award checks to various apprenticeship programs while highlighting the growth of New York State’s impressive apprenticeship network. You can see highlights of the tour here.  

Registered apprenticeships span all industries, including clean energy, cybersecurity, healthcare, information technology, financial services, childcare, K-12 education, transportation, engineering, and advanced manufacturing. These programs have proven to help employers retain the staff that compete the programs. According to the United States Department of Labor, 94% of apprentices continue on with their employer after completing a Registered Apprenticeship program with an average starting salary of $80,000. 

As part of NYSDOL’s ongoing effort to highlight registered apprenticeships, the Department launched a PSA promoting the benefits of becoming an apprentice. Individuals can find more information about apprenticeship opportunities on our website. While New York State businesses can visit NYSDOL’s dedicated page for grant funding opportunities.