Uncertain Industry
New York City was once the capital of American manufacturing. In 1950, the city boasted nearly one million manufacturing jobs. By 2007 that number had dwindled to 100,000. Today, New York's surviving factories face stiff competition from foreign imports, and they have to fight for space against condo developments and businesses ranging from art galleries to clothing stores. What has losing this vital source of jobs meant for New York's economy? The following videos profile three longtime manufacturers facing the challenges of doing business in New York City.
Production Credits
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

Production credits for Uncertain Industry.

Producer
Daniel Ross

Executive Producers
Daniel B. Greenberg
Nicholas Miller

Camera
Tom Vigliotta
Daniel Ross

Editing
Daniel Ross
Tom Vigliotta

Music
Tom Vigliotta

Design/Still Photography
Lenny Drozner

New York City Factories, Then & Now
Robin Edgerton

Web Implementation
Brian Santalone

Banner Photo
zampano!!!

Time-Lapse Photography
Chuck Heron

Special Thanks
Jim Epstein
David Hirmes
Diana Cofresi-Terrero
Angel’s Bakery
Milgo/Bufkin
Embee Sunshade

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