Mayor Michael Bloomberg declared Thursday “Gossip Girl Day” in New York City, praising the TV show for drawing tourists to the city and providing jobs to New Yorkers.
Speaking from the popular teen drama’s set at Silvercup Studios in Long Island City, the mayor said the show’s success highlights New York City’s growing film industry, which is taking advantage of the New York State Film Production…
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