NYC.gov - Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting - Production News

NYC.gov - Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting - Production News: "July 14, 2008 - Commissioner Katherine Oliver of the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting (MOFTB) today announced the adoption of rules governing the issuance of permits in connection with filming activity in New York City. The rules, which were published today in the City Record and will go into effect thirty days after publication on August 13, will require a permit if filmmakers use vehicles or equipment, or, in certain situations, assert exclusive use of City property.