Learn More About 'Made In NY' Garment, Film Production Campus

SUNSET PARK, BROOKLYN — The city is hosting a community workshop to give more information on its $136 million project to build a "Made In NY" manufacturing campus in Sunset Park.

The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, June 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 526 59th St.

The city's Economic Development Corporation, City Councilman Carlos Menchaca, the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and Brooklyn Workforce Innovations are hosting the event. You can RSVP here.

The campus at Bush Terminal would be a hub for garment manufacturing and TV and film production under Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan. The project, announced in February, is expected to create 1,500 permanent jobs along with 800 construction jobs.

The plan has been criticized as officials look to lift restrictions on Manhattan's Garment District. If that happens, manufacturers who have been in the iconic district for years may be forced to relocate to Sunset Park.

At next Thursday's meeting, according to EDC, visitors can:

• Learn about the City’s $136 million investment to create a Made in New York Campus at Bush Terminal
• Learn about opportunities and connect to available jobs in the film & television production and garment manufacturing industries
• Share information about the local Sunset Park garment manufacturing business community
• Share your ideas on the streetscape design and public space improvements within the Bush Terminal Campus

Spanish and Chinese translators will be in attendance at the meeting. Click here for more information.

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