Jacob K. Javits Convention Center is the home to events held by Toy Industry Association, National Retail Federation and others Illustration showing New York City's Javits Convention Center after a proposed $1 billion redevelopment project is completed.Photo: New York State governor's office A popular New York City venue for trade shows is getting a $1 billion facelift. The state-owned Jacob K. Javits Convention Center would grow by 1.2 million square feet under a plan put forward by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Jan. 7. The redevelopment project is part of a bid to attract more events and conferences to the center, which has proven popular with organizations that hold events… Read More