Tax credit keeps N.Y. in the picture: The state film and television tax break delivers and should be expanded

There have been more than 170,000 new, well-paying direct and indirect jobs created since the introduction of the New York State Film Tax Credit Program in 2004. The film and television industry has been a leader in developing the creative economy in New York. For an industry that was disappearing from New York, this is a major success.

Steve Martin, from left, Martin Short and Selena Gomez in a scene from "Only Murders In The Building." (Craig Blankenhorn/AP)

Steve Martin, from left, Martin Short and Selena Gomez in a scene from "Only Murders In The Building." (Craig Blankenhorn/AP)