Since the 1970s, farmers’ markets have multiplied and become more popular in New York City and throughout New York State as the locally grown food movement has gained momentum.

This report is the third issued by the Office of the State Comptroller since 2009 concerning affordable housing in New York City.

The Bronx has come a long way since the 1970s. Both public and private investments have helped create new businesses, which in turn have generated thousands of new jobs. More recently, as the economic environment has improved, private investment has accelerated in the Bronx.

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Queens has the largest and most diverse employment base among the four New York City boroughs outside of Manhattan. The residents and businesses in Queens are strong and resilient, having been recently tested by the Great Recession and Superstorm Sandy.

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Technology is playing a growing role in personal and business activities. While there is a broad range of firms that are engaged in technology-related activities, at the heart of this trend are high-tech companies.

Over the past decade, Brooklyn has expanded at a rapid pace by attracting new businesses and residents.

Washington Heights and Inwood extend from 155th Street in Manhattan to the northern tip of the borough. The area has a rich history, and immigrants account for nearly half of the population.

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Between 1990 and 2014, the Hispanic and Latino population in New York State grew by 66 percent, reaching nearly 3.7 million (19 percent of the population). Nearly half of Hispanic New Yorkers (including Latinos) were born in New York State, and more than three-quarters are United States citizens by birth or naturalization.

New York City, like the nation, has been built by immigrants. People from around the world have come to New York City seeking the freedoms and opportunities woven into the American dream.

The Asian community is the fastest growing racial or ethnic group in New York State. The number of Asian New Yorkers (1.8 million) has more than doubled since 1990, and Asians accounted for 9 percent of the State’s population in 2014.

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