MENU
GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES FOUR GIGAWATTS OF DISTRIBUTED SOLAR INSTALLED IN NEW YORK AND LARGEST SINGLE-ROOFTOP SOLAR ARRAY IN MANHATTAN
September 22, 2022
NEW YORK (September 22, 2022) – As part of Climate Week, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced four gigawatts of distributed solar—community, residential, small commercial and industrial projects—have been installed across the state, enough to power more than 710,000 homes, underscoring New York's leadership in growing one of the strongest solar markets in the nation. Since the launch of the NY-Sun initiative, the cost of solar in New York has declined by 70 percent as solar deployment has grown nearly 2,900 percent statewide, all while helping to drive $6.4 billion in private investment and foster more than 12,000 jobs across the state. When combined with the projects that are under development and moving toward commercial operation, achieving today's milestone puts New York on track to exceed its goal to...[read full story]
JAVITS CENTER ANNOUNCES CREATION OF JACOB’S HARVEST, THE FIRST BOTTLED PRODUCE FROM ITS NEW ROOFTOP FARM
July 25, 2022
NEW YORK (July 25, 2022) – The Javits Center today announced the creation of Jacob’s Harvest, a new line of pickled produce from the convention center’s new one-acre rooftop farm. The bottled produce is harvested directly from the rooftop farm – which was completed last year as part of a 1.2 million square-foot expansion – and will be distributed to customers and visitors to raise awareness about the venue’sroof-to-table culinary program. Managed by urban farming company Brooklyn Grange, the rooftop farm is in its first full season and is expected to generate up to 40,000 pounds of annual produce. From arugula to zucchini, the various crops being grown are incorporated into the customized meals served during events on site. The first 250 jars of Jacob’s Harvest are comprised of...[read full story]
TWO NEW BIRD SPECIES IDENTIFIED ON THE JAVITS CENTER’S GREEN ROOF, THE LARGEST GREEN ROOF IN NEW YORK STATE
June 14, 2022
NEW YORK (June 14, 2022) – Two new bird species have been identified on the nearly 7-acre green roof of the Javits Center, a unique wildlife sanctuary on Manhattan’s West Side. With the observation of the two new bird species this spring, Killdeer and Ovenbird, a total of 37 bird species have been identified on the green roof since 2014, as well as five bat species and thousands of arthropods (insects). Led by the New York Convention Center Development Corporation (NYCCDC), the construction of the 6.75-acre green roof – the largest of its kind in...[read full story]
Governor Hochul Announces New Rooftop Farm Atop the Javits Center Joins NYS Grown & Certified Program to Celebrate Earth Week
April 19, 2022
NEW YORK (April 19, 2022) – In celebration of Earth Week, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the new one-acre rooftop farm at the Javits Center has joined the New York State Grown & Certified program, a statewide effort that identifies local producers who adhere to higher standards in terms of food safety and environmental stewardship. Located more than eight stories above street level, the working farm was completed last year as part of a 1.2 million square-foot, state-of-the-art expansion of the Javits Center on Manhattan’s West Side. Each year, the farm is expected to generate up to...[read full story]
PIONEERING ROOFTOP FARM AND EVENT SPACE COMPLETED AS PART OF HISTORIC JAVITS CENTER EXPANSION
September 14, 2021
August 06, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces Completed Construction of the Javits Center Expansion
May 11, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces 500,000 Shots Have Been Administered at Javits Center Mass Vaccination Site
April 27, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces State Vaccination Sites Now Open
January 13, 2021
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES SELECTION OF DEVELOPER TO INSTALL ROOFTOP SOLAR ARRAYS AT JAVITS CENTER
March 20, 2019
April 02, 2019
July 10, 2019
THE JAVITS CENTER ISSUES ITS 2019 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT – AN UNCONVENTIONAL OASIS
July 17, 2019
JAVITS CENTER MOVING AHEAD WITH ROOFTOP SOLAR PROJECT
September 27, 2019
November 19, 2019
December 07, 2019
November 22, 2017
October 04, 2017
THE JAVITS CENTER RELEASES FIRST-EVER SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
June 15, 2017
GOVERNOR CUOMO BREAKS GROUND ON JACOB K. JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER EXPANSION
March 01, 2017
January 31, 2017
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING OF NEW TASTE NY BISTRO AT THE JAVITS CENTER
September 26, 2016
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES RFP PROCESS TO START CONSTRUCTION ON THE JACOB K. JAVITS CENTER THIS YEAR
September 12, 2016
July 15, 2016
THE JAVITS CENTER WELCOMES THE LARGEST EVER SUMMER FANCY FOOD SHOW TO MANHATTAN’S WEST SIDE
June 27, 2016
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES NEXT PHASE OF MAJOR JACOB K. JAVITS CENTER EXPANSION
June 20, 2016
April 26, 2016
April 15, 2016
THE JAVITS CENTER WELCOMES THE INTERNATIONAL VISION EXPO AND CONFERENCE TO MANHATTAN’S WEST SIDE
April 15, 2016
April 12, 2016
GOVERNOR CUOMO KICKS OFF THE 2016 NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOBILE SHOW AT THE JAVITS CENTER
March 26, 2016
March 21, 2016
February 16, 2016
THE JAVITS CENTER WELCOMES THE 113TH NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TOY FAIR WITH 33,000 PARTICIPANTS
February 10, 2016
January 07, 2016
November 17, 2015
JAVITS CENTER ACHIEVES LEED SILVER CERTIFICATION FROM THE U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
November 05, 2015
October 27, 2015
THE JAVITS CENTER LAUNCHES A RE-DESIGNED WEBSITE WITH EXPANDED ONLINE SERVICES
July 14, 2015
May 01, 2015
March 12, 2015
March 02, 2015
Within New York City, public transportation is always a quick and affordable way to go- and the opening of the new 7 Subway line extension across the street makes the trip even more convenient.
Arriving from out of state? We have directions and helpful tips whether you are arriving by car, train, plane, or more.
429 11th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
(212) 216-2000
moreinfo@javitscenter.com