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Brad Lander: “Tourism supports up to 65% of all local jobs in the city's…”

Featuring: Brad Lander, Democratic | New York City Comptroller

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Brad Lander Unveils Arts and Culture Platform for New York City

Published | Video Starts at 02:31

But it goes way beyond that to power the economy which is the greatest in the world. A recent report from my office has commissioned found that tourism alone generated $53.8 billion in economic impact in 2022 and Tourism supports up to 65% of all local jobs in the city's arts and entertainment sector. In area after area, it's because of the dynamic arts that New York City over performs. In creative arts and media, in TV and film production, in museums and in so many other ways. (02:31–02:50)

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