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Jacob Koppel Javits (/ ˈ dʒ æ v ɪ t s / JAV-its; May 18, 1904 – March 7, 1986) was an American lawyer and politician. During his time in politics, he represented the state of New York in both houses of the United States Congress .
The Javits Center is a public benefit corporation that operates the largest convention center in the country, with 850,000 square feet of flexible exhibition space along the Hudson River. Learn more about its history, expansion project, upcoming events and how to get there.
The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, commonly known as the Javits Center, is a large convention center on Eleventh Avenue between 34th Street and 38th Street in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, New York City. It was designed by architect James Ingo Freed of Pei Cobb Freed & Partners.
Operated by the New York Convention Center Operating Corporation (NYCCOC), a public benefit corporation, the Javits Center has played a critical role in New York’s recovery and resurgence, helping to create a safer and stronger future for the Empire State.
The Javits Center is a convention center named after Senator Jacob K. Javits, a lifelong New Yorker and public servant. Learn about our mission, values, performance, sustainability and how to plan your event at the Javits Center.
Jacob K. Javits served longer in the United States Senate than any other Senator from New York State. One of his proudest moments, he tells us, was the day he surpassed the record of Robert F. Wagner, Sr.
Jacob Javits, Republican senator from New York from 1957 to 1981, was known for his work ethic and unbounded energy. A self-described “Lincolnian,” Javits championed the rights of the average American, often supporting federal spending on health care, education, housing, and the arts and humanities. An ardent proponent of civil rights ...
