Union Endorsements

Mr. Gary LaBarbera

President of Building & ConstructionTrades Council
“This team ... has a long standing record of utilizing union labor of the building and construction trades to create thousands of jobs...The selection of SL Green and Tishman for the development of the Aqueduct VLT facility would allow us to continue this record.”

Mr. Peter Ward

President of NY Hotel & Motel Trades Council
“We wholeheartedly support SL Green’s application and are confident that your operation of a facility at Aqueduct will benefit not just the public generally, but the local labor force specifically”

Mr. Michael Fishman

President of 32BJ
“Our Union has enjoyed a positive working relationship with SL Green for more than 20 years and the company currently employs 650 SEIU Local 32BJ members in properties across NYC”

Mr. Michael Belluzzi

President, Local Union No. 28
“We know SL Green’s selection will ensure that the VLT facility is constructed in the most efficient and effective manner, while at the same time benefiting the men and women who perform union trades’ work in NYC”

Over 50 labor unions for reference

Community Support

  • SL Green has participated in:
    • 2nd Annual Queens Community Enrichment Program
      internship program for high school students in Queens
    • Howard Beach Relay For Life
      24 hour walk for the American Cancer Association
    • 106th Precinct's Annual Night Out Against Crime in August
  • SL Green is a member of Queens Chamber of Commerce
  • SL Green is working with Community Board 10 to ensure development is appropriate for Ozone Park