"The grand opening of Empire Outlets means millions of tourists from near and far flooding to Staten Island every year. I'm proud and excited to see the project reach completion and I look forward to the prosperity it brings."

"Recognizing the importance of this outlet center and the pride it will bring, we invested state funding to make it a reality while incorporating resiliency into the design of this incredible structure.”

"We're excited to open Empire Outlets, NYC’s first-ever outlet mall. This first-rate shopping center will create nearly 2,000 jobs and deliver a variety of benefits and amenities to the surrounding community.”