Mayor Eric Adams Launches Expansion of New York Harbor School on Governors Island to Boost Green Jobs Education

Mayor Eric Adams and other city leaders gathered on Governors Island to break ground on a significant expansion of the Urban Assembly New York Harbor School. This project promises to enhance maritime and environmental education for New York City students, incorporating a competition-sized pool, gymnasium, and new classrooms as outlined in the

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“We’re laser-focused on preparing young New Yorkers for good-paying jobs of the future, and this historic expansion of the Harbor School will allow us to do just that,” Adams said, emphasizing the city’s commitment to cultivating a skilled workforce for an emerging green economy, according to the press release the school not only doubles its current footprint but it also aims to propel students into the 400,000 green jobs forecasted for the city by 2040.

The initiative is part of a larger vision to transform the New York Harbor into a hub for 21st-century growth and innovation. It was previously stated by Mayor Adams during his State of the City address, that the “Harbor of the Future” became a focal point for development. With the addition of 445 new seats and a renovation of Building 555, the school is poised to become a critical source for maritime and environmental training in the heart of the city.

Alongside the Harbor School’s expansion, the Adams administration has unveiled several green initiatives over the past year including last April’s announcement of the New York Climate Exchange and in February the up to $100 million investment in a Climate Innovation Hub at Brooklyn Army Terminal, there’s also the groundbreaking of a new offshore wind port in Brooklyn all efforts to meet the state’s aggressive climate goals and spurring economic growth.

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