Further, he would freeze direct state aid to counties, towns, cities and villages. (newsday.com)
He has since brought the total in direct state aid back to just short of $ 8 billion in 2013 - 2014, which he readily reminds voters in his campaign ads is the most in state history. (b4njkids.org)
Cuomo, a Democrat, also now controls capital grants, which direct state aid often leveraged with private investment for renovations and construction of infrastructure and public buildings. (michaelbenjamin2012.com)