World Trade Center records folder, 2001

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

help." Yonkers Mayor John Spencer said, "While extending our sympathies to the victims and their families, as a City, Yonkers has been fully supportive of the rescue efforts by sending our firefighters and police to assist. We are now honored to work hand-in-hand with Governor Pataki to make facilities available for displaced businesses at the Yonkers WTC Small Business Relocation Center."

Chairman of Empire State Development Charles A. Gargano said, "We are grateful to all the companies that have donated time and resources to help fellow businesses during this time of economic recovery. It is heartwarming to witness so many people and organizations coming together in the spirit of cooperation to help those impacted rebound from the losses they have suffered." Ridge Hill is a 273,000-square-foot building owned by the Yonkers IDA and set on an 84-acre campus which belongs to the New York State Office of General Services. It offers abundant parking and laboratory, manufacturing and warehouse space. Tenants interested in permanent relocation to Ridge Hill can make arrangements with the Ridge Hill Development Corporation. OG5 Commissioner Kenneth J. Ringler, Jr. said, "This office space will help small businesses remain viable as they recover from the World Trade Center attack. OGS is proud to have worked closely with other State agencies and The private sector to provide this space." The Small Business Recovery Center is easily accessible and only 15 minutes from midtown Manhattan. It is located just off New York State Thruway Exit 6A, with easy access from the Saw Mill River Parkway and the Sprain Brook Parkway, as well as public transportation, Amtrak and Metro North rail lines. The New York State 1-800-I LOVE NY helpline for businesses affected by the attack has received more than 7,200 calls from small businesses looking for - assistance, including 288 calls specifically for relocation assistance, since its activation on Sept. 13.

-----Original Message----- From: Raquel Neves [SMTP:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2001 11:50 AM To: '[email protected]' Subject: NYSIA hosts Silicon Alley Community Meeting

Hi Sharon, Bruce asked me to contact you to let you know about the Silicon Alley Community Meeting NYSIA is putting together. First, we would like to know if Empire State would like to send a speaker to report on any special programs being implemented to assist the displaced/affected companies of the WTC tragedy. The Meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 3rd at 6:30 2

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