Sentences with «upstate economic development projects»
Bharara, once a vocal critic of the governor's, also probed Cuomo's signature upstate economic development project, the Buffalo Billion, an effort that did eventually result in charges — including against a former top aide to the governor, Joe Percoco, as well as ex-SUNY Poly head Alain Kaloyeros. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Federal prosecutors recently said they did not object to two trials — one focusing on accusations against Percoco and others and the second involving upstate economic development projects in Buffalo and Syracuse. (buffalonews.com)
That's the trial scheduled to begin in June — also before Caproni — involving contracts awarded to several major upstate economic development projects, including the solar manufacturing plant at Buffalo's RiverBend. (buffalonews.com)