“Gaming is the great equalizer.” —Eric Adams, Mayor of NYC
“Our new industry council will inform future economic development and inclusion efforts, while our partnership with CUNY will provide NYC students a strategic pathway to a career in these fields. This is a milestone moment in this city’s mission to drive inclusive growth and write the next chapter of New York City’s tech sector.” —Maria Torres-Springer, Deputy Mayor of Economic and Workforce Development
Dr. Stan Altman, President of SAENY D/B/A Harlem Gallery of Science, was appointed to Mayor Adams’ Digital Industry Advisory Council.
“Gaming can spur the next generation of economic revitalization. The Digital Gaming Pathways Project opens up the industry to an untapped resource of talented students in underrepresented communities, providing an entry way into the $180 billion global market and contributing to New York City becoming a principal hub for digital gaming development.” —Dr. Stephon Alexander, Executive Director of the Harlem Gallery of Science