PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Christopher Kiesel, Representative of NewYorkBIO, on Innovation East Project
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Christopher Kiesel, representing NewYorkBIO, expresses strong support for the Innovation East Project at 455 First Avenue and requests approval for the necessary zoning actions. He emphasizes the project's alignment with fostering innovation in the life sciences sector and its potential impact on New York City's position as a global leader in life sciences.
- The project will create a cutting-edge facility to accommodate businesses of all sizes and serve as an anchor for the NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
- It complements the LifeSci NYC initiative and aims to create jobs, accelerate medical discoveries, and contribute to a healthier city.
- The demand for modern lab space in New York City continues to grow, with the city being home to a vibrant biosciences community supporting over 75,000 direct biotechnology jobs.
Christopher Kiesel
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Good morning, chair Riley, and, members of the committee.
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Thank you for the opportunity to speak today.
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My name is Christopher Kiesel.
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I'm here on behalf of New York Bio and the New York Bio Institute, which is dedicated to workforce development in the life sciences sector.
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I'm here to express strong support for the Innovation East Project at 455 First Avenue and to respectfully request that the committee board 6 recommend approval for the necessary zoning actions to enable the development of this transformative new life sciences building.
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The demand for modern lab space in New York City continues to grow as life science companies seek locations where they can innovate and thrive.
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New York is home to the largest and most vibrant biosciences community in the world.
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It supports more than 75,000 direct biotechnology jobs, produces the highest number of life sciences PhDs in the country and hosts over 25% of all clinical trials in the United States.
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At New York Bio, we focus on fostering innovation, supporting the life sciences industry, development and connecting our members and the community.
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Innovation East aligns perfectly with these goals.
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It will be a cutting edge facility designed to accommodate businesses of all sizes from start ups to establish research and development firms while also serving as an anchor for the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, a leader in the field.
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The building's location alongside First Ave, health and science corridor is strategic, replacing the city's outdated lab space while fostering collaboration among medical research and academic institutions.
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This project also complements the LifeSci NYC initiative led by the New York City Economic Development Corporation, which aims to position New York City as a global leader in life sciences.
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By supporting the project, we will not only create a facility that meets modern laboratory standards, but also contributes to creating thousands of jobs, accelerating discoveries of new treatments, and building a healthier, fairer city.
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New York Bio is committed to building a strong biosciences ecosystem through events.
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Christopher Kiesel
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Thank you for your time.