Sentences with phrase «troubles of upstate cities»

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

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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 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.»