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.

International Parliamentary Scholarships (IPS)

Jul 1, 2009 | Germany.info
The Reichstag in Berlin

Are you interested in politics? Would you like to gain insight into the workings of our democracy? Every year, 100 young people from 25 countries have the opportunity to take part in the International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) program in Berlin. The application deadline has been extended until July 31, 2009.

Graduation Ceremony at the German School New York

Jun 29, 2009 | Germany.info
Abitur DSNY 2009

In a festive ceremony at the German School New York, the thirteen seniors of the twenty-second Abitur class received their graduation certificates, best wishes and a cheerful send off to colleges and universities of the world.

Food for thought and a German-speaking evening during the 53rd World Food Business Summit

Jun 25, 2009 | Germany.info
Poster of CIES

During the 53rd World Food Business Summit from June 17 to 19 in New York, the crème de la crème of the food business leaders focused on finding ingredients for success in turbulent times. The Lambertz Company, one of the leading German manufacturers of long-life bakery products, invited to the “Loft and Garden” at Rockefeller Center for a German-speaking evening, the “Deutschsprachiger Abend.”

Blending of the Waters - Blending of Traditions

Jun 17, 2009 | Germany.info
300th Birthday of Newburgh and Beacon

The sister cities of Newburgh and Beacon, situated across from each other on the Hudson River, came together on Flag Day, June 14, 2009 to celebrate their joint 300th Birthdays. On behalf of the Consulate General, Dr. Heinrich Neumann participated in the ceremony on Newburgh's beautiful waterfront.

Social security for ghetto labor – New decision by the German Federal Social Court

Jun 9, 2009 | Germany.info
Holocaust survivors visit site of mass grave.

Since 2002 people who worked in ghettos for the Nazi government during World War II can file a claim to receive social security. In a recent decision the German Federal Social Court in Kassel stated the group of eligible persons more precisely.

New York

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

Special Announcements

The German Consulate General will be closed on July 3, 2009 due to Independence Day.

Job Offer
The Permanent Mission of Germany is hiring an office assistant (full-time) as off August 3, 2009. Submit your application by July 10.

The Consul General

Portrait of Dr. Horst Freitag

Dr. Horst Freitag

Germany in NYC

GermanyInNYC.org

 The place for all things German in New York!