German Consulate New York

Welcome to the website of the German Consulate General in New York. Here you will find information on Germany, the consular services we provide and German-related news and events in the Tri-State-Area. We offer a wide spectrum of information, including travel, study, doing business in Germany, German newspapers and broadcasts as well as our Event Calendar. Our German language website features information and news relevant to German citizens.

The Consulate General’s area of jurisdiction covers Bermuda, Connecticut (Fairfield County), New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

Young Professionals Visit American Jewish Committee New York Headquarters

Feb 24, 2010 | Germany.info
The German interns during the briefing by Rabbi Noam Marans

A group of 20 German interns and trainees from the German Consulate General and the Permanent Mission of Germany to the UN were given an inside look into the American Jewish Committee (AJC) in a visit to its New York headquarters and a meeting with its Executive Director, David Harris, on February 24.

Pittsburgh – A Pillar of Transatlantic Opportunity

Feb 22, 2010 | Germany.info
Mark A. Nordenberg, Esq., Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer of the University of Pittsburgh, Consul General Dr. Horst Freitag and David A. Murdoch, Esq., Honorary Consul for the Federal Republic of Germany

The familiar theme of German-American relations took center stage once again on February 22 in the city known for its numerous valuable contributions to the transatlantic relationship: Pittsburgh, host city to last year’s G-20 Summit and the international home to many German businesses, is also under the consular jurisdiction of the German Consulate General in New York.

German Center for Research & Innovation in New York

Feb 19, 2010 | Germany.info
Opening of German Center for Research & Innovation

German research and innovation now have an address in North America: Federal Minister of Education and Research Schavan and Ambassador Scharioth opened the German Center for Research and Innovation New York.

Research. Innovation. Germany.

Feb 9, 2010 | Germany.info
The logo of the German Center for Research and Innovation New York

The German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) New York is dedicated to fostering international collaboration in research and development. Bringing together scientists and experts from academic institutions, industry, and government, the GCRI will strengthen transatlantic collaboration in science and technology between Germany and North America.  

"Meltdown, Bailout, Aftershock": Roundtable Discussion in the German House

Feb 9, 2010 | Germany.info
Matthew Bishop, Benn Steil, Barry Ritzholtz and Robert A. Wiedemer at the Roundtable Discussion

A trio of recently published and renowned authors, moderated by New York Bureau Chief of The Economist magazine and author of The Road From Ruin, Matthew Bishop, gathered before a large audience for the roundtable discussion "Meltdown, Bailout, Aftershock" at the German House on February 9. The event, sponsored by the Consulate General of Germany in New York and Scarsdale Equities, featured authors Barry Ritholtz, Robert Wiedemer, and Benn Steil, member of Council on Foreign Relations.

New York

At night the Empire State Building is illuminated in the colors black, red and gold.

Job offer (German only)

Das Generalkonsulat sucht zu Mitte April 2010 eine Mitarbeiterin/einen Mitarbeiter (halbtags - 20 Wochenstunden) für das Rechts- und Konsularreferaat.

NYConsulate Events of the Month

Exhibition "Berlin at the Wall" by G. L. Gabriel, Feb 27 - Apr 22, German House
Berlin at the Wall

Exhibition "Contemporary Art: The New York Experience," Mar 23 - Apr 13, Agora Gallery
The New York Experience

The Consul General

Portrait of Dr. Horst Freitag

Dr. Horst Freitag

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