"Private sector folks do key off of government signals, and government actions, and government investments", he said, and alluded to conversations with tech leaders in which an obstacle had been "a certain amount of lack of cognition on how to get started in NY".
The plan focuses on jobs that pay at least $50,000 in tech, sciences, culture and manufacturing - and targets New Yorkers who have at least a high school diploma.
New to the mix is a pledge to build a new training and company-incubation program meant to create 10,000 cybersecurity jobs.
New York City has enacted "fair workweek" legislation.
The mayor says training will be available for 30,000 cyber security jobs, 20,000 manufacturing jobs, 15,000 health care jobs, 10,000 cultural positions and 25,000 jobs for creating new commercial office spaces for the city. The money would come from existing city or EDC funds, he said.
The plan also includes a "Nightlife Ambassador", described as a "senior-level administration official" tasked with helping businesses obtain licensing and permits from the city's sprawling bureaucracy.
The city's unemployment rate, which was 4.3% in May, according to state data, is low.
Sarfraz, Imad: Pakistanis to win an ICC final vs India
Don't wish to get into the details on who won them the games", Sohail said during a programme on a Pakistani channel. But it will not be a one-sided final and there will be a fine contest between India and Pakistan.
"These efforts are important but the real key is the quality of our education system and the infrastructure that supports business development, like transportation", she said.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has signed a package of bills into law limiting scheduling flexibility for fast-food and retail employers.
"I'm not sure whether there's a lot to celebrate here".
Today, the mayor announced "New York Works", a series of 25 initiatives to spur 100,000 jobs over the next 10 years.
Ultimately, the proposal was framed as a way to create a "critical mass" of tech innovation, as the mayor put it, and ensure New Yorkers enter into fields allowing them to live in the city without being "rent-burdened" - spending more than 30 percent of one's income on rent.
"I would not say this is the ideal plan for someone who never graduated high school", Mr.de Blasio said.
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