At 10:30 a.m., LG Kathy Hochul highlights Cuomo's investment in
upstate economic development during a tour of the Troy Innovation Garage, 24 4th St., Troy.
Not exact matches
Ken Girardin: «START - UP NY lost almost as many new job commitments as it added
during 2016, signaling the end may be near for the
economic development program that Governor Andrew Cuomo once touted as «the greatest
economic savior» for
upstate New York.»
The
development firm was one of the biggest contributors to Cuomo's 2014 reelection campaign and was responsible for the redevelopment of Syracuse's Inner Harbor, a marquee project that was supposed to be one of the centerpieces of Cuomo's
upstate economic revitalization plans
during his second term.
And with the recent arrests of 10 Cuomo associates linked to various
upstate economic development programs, Flanagan warned he expects lawmakers from both houses will grill the governor's commissioners
during next year's budget hearings.
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul said
during a recent visit to Syracuse she understands the need for infrastructure upgrades in
upstate, but disagrees with some leaders, including Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner, who say fixing pipes and roads is necessary for
economic development.