Sentences with phrase «upstate economic development strategy»

Earlier this month, Gov. Andrew Cuomo paid a visit to the centerpiece of his upstate economic development strategy: a massive, still - unfinished «gigafactory» taxpayers spent $ 750 million to build and equip for SolarCity, a money - losing company with a foggy future.

Voters last year agreed to allow casino gambling in New York as part of an upstate economic development strategy.

Broadly speaking, Cuomo's upstate economic development strategy remains heavily weighted toward dubious business tax breaks, while his transportation policies still squander resources on stuff like a toll freeze for Thruway drivers.

Not exact matches

Revitalizing Hancock is part of an economic development strategy for all of upstate, says Cuomo, and he says it's not the only airport getting help from the state.

But whether it is upstate of downstate, the best long term economic development strategy is to have the best education system in the world, period and that is our focus.

The program has been a key element of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's economic development strategy for upstate New York, but has drawn mixed reviews.

ALBANY — The federal probe of New York development initiatives is broader than the Buffalo Billion projects, the highest - profile piece of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's upstate economic strategy.

Miner said upstate New York is getting shortchanged by tax break deals in New York's economic development strategy.

An advisory group looking at strategies for rejuvenating New York state's «legacy cities» says collaboration and coordination with the governor's Regional Economic Development Councils are crucial for upstate cities dealing with declining populations and job opportunities.