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MAYOR MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG DELIVERS 2004 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION WRAP-UP AND ASSESSES $255 MILLION POSITIVE IMPACT ON CITY'S ECONOMY

New York City Police Department Kept Entire City Safe While Allowing Free Speech

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Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development & Rebuilding Daniel L. Doctoroff, New York City Host Committee 2004 President Kevin Sheekey, and NYC & Company: (www.nycvisit.com/) President & Chief Executive Officer Cristyne L. Nicholas today announced the estimated economic impact of the Republican National Convention on New York City’s economy. Preliminary data indicates that the convention generated a gross gain of $341 million in economic activity. At the same time, the City experienced an $86 million loss due to disruptions caused by the convention, creating a net positive estimated economic impact on New York City’s economy of $255 million.

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