Sentences with phrase «new upstate region»
So their new upstate region can be broke without NYC, LI and Westchester subsidizing them?
http://www.nystateofpolitics.com/ Not exact matches
Other highlights from within the region: Upstate New York: The housing boom and bust largely bypassed upstate New York where construction activity is a relatively small part of the overall economy.
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Chris is a New Englander, having grown up throughout the region, including upstate New York, Amherst, Boston and Cape Cod.
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To support the supply and distribution of its products throughout the country, Chobani will rebalance and optimize the production of its yogurt between its facilities in upstate New York and Twin Falls, increasing production in Twin Falls given its design, size and innovation capability while Chobani's New York facility will remain the key manufacturing and distribution hub of Chobani's important and strategic East Coast region.
For the second consecutive month, the Binghamton region tied Utica - Rome for the highest unemployment rate among the 11 upstate New York metropolitan areas.
The Capital Region is an oasis of population growth in upstate New York since 2010, according to the most recent estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Supporters of the expansion of gambling in New York point to the positive economic impact it could have for the state and its potential for job creation, especially in the upstate region.
How can a seemingly solid business like Tops Markets, with a strong market share in the Buffalo Niagara region and a solid presence across upstate New York, be in such financial trouble?
Facing declining membership in many regions of upstate New York, veterans and fraternal clubs are pushing state leaders for help by allowing revenue - boosting video - gaming machines.
As he undertakes a tour of different upstate New York regions, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie in an interview on Tuesday said Gov. Andrew Cuomo assured him a component of the SAFE Act would ultimately be put in place despite a two - way agreement with Senate Republicans.
«New York voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment to expand casino gambling, authorizing as many as seven full - scale casinos as part of a plan meant to bring jobs to economically distressed upstate regions.»
The downstate region, dominated by New York City, has been growing much faster than upstate (everything north of the metropolitan transportation district)-- and the slowest growing upstate metro areas are in Central New York and the Southern Tier, which would benefit most from the issuance of long - delayed state regulations allowing the use of hydraulic fracturing in shale gas production.
King did, however, attribute the losses primarily to the New York market, specifically the Niagara Mohawk division that services the upstate region.
New York State had more jobs last year than at any time since the last recession, though upstate regions continue to struggle, according to a report on employment published by state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's office.
Cities and regions in New York state submitted four proposals in total — a downstate bid from New York City and Westchester County, an upstate bid from the greater Albany area, a joint bid from Buffalo and Rochester and a central New York bid from the Syracuse and the Mohawk Valley region.
His final selection was seen as a concession to the state's senior senator, Chuck Schumer, who wanted a low - profile politician who wouldn't dim his own star power, as well as a sop to the upstate region in a state where nearly all of the political power was concentrated in New York City.
During his remarks at the University at Albany, Cuomo — who delivered six addresses across New York between Monday and Wednesday, rather than deliver one address in the state's capital — touched on a number of topics relevant to both the Capital Region and the state at large, ranging from water infrastructure improvement to revitalization of upstate business.
four proposals in total — a downstate bid from New York City and Westchester County, an upstate bid from the greater Albany area, a joint bid from Buffalo and Rochester and a central New York bid from the Syracuse and the Mohawk Valley region.
In a statement provided by his office, Cuomo said the Governor's Challenge will tout the Finger Lakes region and upstate New York's assets.
In the letter, Unshackle's Executive Director Greg Biryla notes there is a difference in the cost of living between regions of upstate New York and the New York City area.
Astorino campaigned heavily on allowing hydrofracking in upstate New York, especially in the jobs - starved Southern Tier region.
The proposal proved controversial for gun owners, especially in upstate New York, and led to a drop in Cuomo's popularity in the region.
A Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday found Gov. Andrew Cuomo with a 47 percent job approval from New York voters, with a negative 47 percent disapproval rating among voters in the upstate region.
Cuomo has sought to pump billions of dollars into the upstate economy in order to create jobs, especially in the western New York region.
Much of the job growth has been driven by the New York City region as areas of upstate have seen their populations decline.
New York Governor Cuomo has been making frequent trips to upstate cities this summer, touting his success in reviving the regions» faltering economy.
Jim Diffley, chief regional economist at IHS, credits a strong upstate region in helping New York join four other states in returning to pre-recession employment levels.
«The Nevele stands ready to bring tremendous economic stimulus to Ulster County and the Catskill region of upstate New York, and Angel's expertise and passion for revitalizing communities and creating jobs are perfectly suited to this once - in - a-lifetime opportunity,» Treanor said.
He also said federal officials aren't doing enough to help western and upstate New York and that too much attention has been showered on the downstate region.
Feds in the Northern District of New York (upstate is their beat) were said to be looking at Bruno's home based consulting firm Capital Business Consultants, as well as real estate deals involving Bruno, some family members, and buddy Jared Abbruzzese, part owner of Evident Technologies a nano - tech company in the Capital Region.
Cuomo would not confirm that, but says his plan already calls for a longer phase in to $ 15 for regions outside New York City, and he concedes talks have focused on treating upstate differently than downstate.
After a career in law enforcement in New York City, where she fought corruption and trained others in crisis and conflict management, Joyce St. George moved to the Catskills region of upstate New York, where she has lived for the last 30 years.
That's because five of the eight upstate regions had net losses, including in the North Country, Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier and central New York.
Most of the support comes from the New York City region, with more upstate voters against the gun control provisions.
The program is a competition for $ 1.5 billion in economic aid that will be distributed to three out of seven regions in upstate New York.
News this week of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's Upstate Revitalization Plan — a competition among seven upstate regions for $ 1.5 billion in economic development, with three ultimate $ 500 million winners — has Utica - area Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi cautiously optimistic.
Over the past week, he also has advocated awarding three upstate regions $ 500 million each for economic development and forgiving student loans for New York college graduates who stay to work.
Two percent is from the New York City area, 5 percent from other upstate communities, and 3 percent from out of state, including the Washington, D.C., region.
While the Catskills town of Prattsville was virtually wiped off the map and more than 500,000 people lost power on Long Island and in the Hudson Valley and Catskills regions upstate, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D - N.Y.) and Gov. Andrew Cuomo conducted separate helicopter tours of damaged areas across New York, garnering glowing reviews in local papers.
When the application process began, the state's plan was for as many as four gambling resorts in three upstate regions and possibly up to three more in the New York City area within seven years.
In a call with upstate New York newspapers on Monday, Cuomo said the region will have a «serious problem» if the governments do not merge.
The migration of out New York — especially the jobs - starved upstate region — has confounded elected officials for years.
The Business Council had opposed the wage hike, which would increase the base pay in New York to $ 15 in the New York City region and $ 12.50 in upstate New York over the next several years.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled an agreement with major technology firms that will result in a $ 4.4 billion investment in New York and create or retain about 6,900 jobs in the upstate region.
Cuomo has railed against the state of New York's transportation infrastructure, pushing for upgrades at the airports that service the metropolitan region as well as upstate facilities.
Libous, a Republican from Binghamton, said having some sort of economic development for upstate New York — especially in the jobs - starved Southern Tier region, is paramount.
The business - backed group's endorsements are entirely Republican (the group did endorse one Democrat, Assemblyman Robin Schimminger) after a year in which business interests decried a legislative session that included the approval a minimum wage increase that will reach $ 15 in the New York City region and $ 12.50 in upstate New York in the coming years.
Douglas Turner: «The problem raised by the governor's ardent pursuit of the Working Families Party is the impression he had given leaders in upstate New York, including private job providers in an economically threatened region.