The Economic Snapshot Of Queens Borough

The Economic Snapshot of Queens Institutional Affiliation Student’s Name Course Name/Number Instructor’s name Due Date   The speaker of this event was Thomas P. DiNapoli, the fifty-fourth Comptroller of the state of New York. Thomas P. DiNapoli is a former state assemblyman of New York and was elected as New York State Comptroller by the state legislature on February seventh, 2007. The event was held at Queens Borough Hall, and the topic discussed was the current economic state of queens. As stated by DiNapoli, Queens, which is the largest of the five boroughs, is the most diverse country in the United States and has a growing and vibrant economy that benefits from private and public sector actions and investments. Queen’s economy is the second-largest and most diversified in New York’s five boroughs. Also asserted by DiNapoli is that immigration has a distinct role in shaping Queen’s economy. Half of its populace is foreign-born and a majority of the borough’s neighborhoods and commercial corridors reflect the rich cultural heritage of their residents. DiNapoli further asserted that Queens is not dominated by one industry. A key component of Queen’s economy is the airline industry, which is a major employer. The social assistance and healthcare industry are also key employers in Queens. Two-thirds of businesses based in the borough employ between one and four individuals, meaning, that small borough contributes significantly to Queen’s economic vitality. Prior to participating in this PD session, I went over a report submitted by State Comptroller, Thomas. P. DiNapoli and Deputy Comptroller, Kenneth B. Bleiwas, just...