Sentences with phrase «troubled upstate cities»

Miner has gained state - wide prominence for being critical of Cuomo's plan for pension reform and aid to fiscally troubled upstate cities, telling The New York Times this week «it's kicking the can down the road.»

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Gibson, who was known for his bipartisanship in Congress, sounded a bit like a gubernatorial candidate himself, criticizing Cuomo on the lagging upstate economy and troubled subway system in New York City.

The Syracuse mayor made a name for herself in political circles for being the Democrat brave enough to criticize Cuomo's policies and lack of attention to financially troubled (non-Buffalo) upstate cities, despite the fact that she was serving as his hand - picked state Democratic party co-chair.

Miner has pushed in recent years for a renewed focus on upstate infrastructure projects, including her city's troubled water and sewer system.

That's the general sense I got speaking with budget experts and financial watchdogs when it comes to struggling local governments and whether there are any parallels between the Motor City's bankruptcy and the troubles facing upstate cities like Rochester, Syracuse and Utica.

Though New York is a 2 - to - 1 enrolled Democratic state, with Greens appearing to gain momentum, they could spell trouble for upstate Democrats, who hold a much smaller registration advantage without more than 6 - to - 1 Democratic New York City....

First, Miner publicly criticized Gov. Andrew Cuomo, an ally of Mahoney's, over the economic troubles of upstate cities like Syracuse.