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	Reel Jobs. Reel Proud. Real New Yorkers. December 9, 2008 Click here to view the eight PSA spots featuring local crew members.

	New York City Thanks Residents for Supporting Local Film and Television Production in New PSA Campaign December 9, 2008 The Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting has unveiled a public service announcement featuring New Yorkers who work in the production industry in an effort to thank local residents for hosting film and television production in their neighborhood. The campaign also aims to educate New Yorkers about the importance of the industry and the residents who make their living working behind the scenes in film and television here.

	Celebrate 2009 with 'Scenes from the City' Calendar December 3, 2008 To celebrate the new year, the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting is proud to announce the publication of the 'Scenes from the City' 2009 wall calendar.

	Broadway Goes Green: Productions Commit to Reducing Carbon Footprint December 3, 2008 Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and members of the Broadway community announced a commitment for Broadway to "go green" and become more environmentally responsible as they reduce their carbon footprint

	Museum of the Moving Image Offers Free Admission, Expanded Gallery Hours during Holiday Season December 3, 2008 During the holiday season, the Museum of the Moving Image offers free admission and has expanded its public gallery hours.

	Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting and IFP Announce Recipient of First-Ever NextGenNYC Grant for Emerging Filmmakers December 3, 2008 Commissioner Katherine Oliver of the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting and IFP, the nation’s oldest and largest organization of independent filmmakers, today announced the first-ever recipient of NextGenNYC, an initiative that promotes emerging filmmakers graduating from CUNY.

	18th Annual Gotham Awards Celebrate Independent Films in NYC December 3, 2008 The best and brightest in independent film were honored at the 18th Annual Gotham Awards on Tuesday, December 2.

	Broadway Hit 'Doubt' Debuts on the Big Screen December 3, 2008 The adaptation of John Patrick Shanley's Pulitzer Prize and Tony winning 'Doubt' makes its theatrical debut in December.

	Internet Week Returns June 2009 December 3, 2008 Internet Week New York will take place June 1-8, 2009, bringing the Internet to life once again across New York City for the second year in a row.

	Rockefeller Center Lights up for the Holidays December 3, 2008 Rockefeller Center will once again be home to the brightest Christmas tree in New York City as NBC celebrates the annual lighting on December 3 at 8pm.

	Last Chance to See 'Hairspray' and More in December December 3, 2008 Now's the last chance to see a few Broadway shows nearing the end of their runs.

	Tune In: The Muppets Celebrate Christmas in NYC December 3, 2008 Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and the rest of the gang race to save Christmas in a new special "A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa," which shot on location in New York City earlier this fall.

	Local Students Spend Election Day at the 'Ballotbox' December 3, 2008 This year’s presidential election engaged a younger generation of voters and inspired a particular group of local students from the Academy for Careers in Television & Film (ACTvF) who were given cameras to document democracy in action on Election Day.

	New Yorkers Recycle Electronics in Great Numbers December 3, 2008 The recent electronic recycling venture between NYC and NBC has paid off - more than 360,000 pounds of electronic waste was collected at locations throughout the five boroughs.

	REEL 13 Features 'Thirteen Conversations' December 3, 2008 REEL 13, Thirteen's weekly Saturday night film series, features a New York-based film that interlocks the lives of strangers, all seeking happiness.

	MOFTB Launches PSA Campaign in City Buses November 5, 2008 In an effort to thank local residents for hosting film and television production in their neighborhood, the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting has unveiled a public service campaign featuring New Yorkers who work in the production industry.

	How to Get to 'Sesame Street' at the Apollo Theater November 19, 2008 For almost four decades, "Sesame Street" has stayed true to its original mission - educating children through television. At a panel discussion moderated by Commissioner Katherine Oliver at the Apollo Theater, the show's creative team was on hand to share their experiences creating the beloved children’s series.

	MOFTB, Apollo Theater, Sesame Workshop, and the Center for Communication Announce "Sesame Street: Made in NY" Panel November 5, 2008 On Tuesday, November 18, the New York City Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting, in conjunction with the Apollo Theater Foundation, Sesame Workshop, and the Center for Communication, will present "Sesame Street: Made in NY" at the world famous Apollo Theater.

	New TKTS Booth Unveiled on Enhanced Father Duffy Square November 5, 2008 Located at the intersection of Broadway and 7th Avenue at 46th Street, the enlarged and enhanced Father Duffy Square now features a redesigned TKTS booth under glowing glass steps.

	NYC Bus Shelters Land on 'Mars' November 5, 2008 New York City commuters got to travel back to 1973 as ABC's "Life on Mars" was featured on eighty-five bus shelters throughout October. read more