Empire State Development Office

The Economic Development Department in New York, NY focuses on fostering growth and sustainability within the local economy. Through various initiatives and programs, the department aims to support businesses, create job opportunities, and enhance the overall economic landscape of the region. Generated from their business information

The Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection is a part of the Economic Justice Division, which is governed by the Office of the Attorney General. The bureau prosecutes businesses and individuals engaged in fraudulent, misleading, deceptive and illegal trade practices. It mediates complaints from individual consumers annually. The bureau conducts studies and writes reports on emerging consumer problems and issues. The Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection also drafts legislation. The division manages antitrust, real estate finance and Internet bureaus. Its investor protection bureau protects the public from fraud by requiring brokers, dealers and investment advisers to register with the office.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey manages and maintains bridges, tunnels, bus terminals and airports. Established in 1921, it operates a resource recovery facility that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is located in Essex County in New Jersey. The authority manages Red Hook Container Terminal, which features facilities for containerized and noncontainerized cargoes. Its real estate portfolio includes a more than 12,000-acre land and over 40 million square feet of office, industrial, retail and technical space. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey also manages Teterboro Airport, which offers courier services.