New York City’s newly appointed entertainment chief has taken stock of a creative industry still struggling to rebound after years of decline in film and television production, despite broader signs of economic recovery. The assessment highlights lingering challenges in a sector that remains pivotal to the city’s cultural and economic identity. With major productions increasingly relocating to other regions, officials now face the task of reversing the trend while addressing systemic hurdles. The move comes as stakeholders weigh how to restore New York’s competitive edge in Hollywood’s shifting landscape.
When Rafael Espinal took office in February as New York City's entertainment chief, he looked around and saw a city that was thriving but had yet to recover from a yearslong slump in film and TV ...
