NY awards more than $700M in economic incentives
By The Associated Press
POSTED: December 19, 2012
Tags: Economic Development, economic incentives, New York State
ALBANY — New York economic development officials announced Wednesday a new round of more than $700 million in regional economic development incentives, mostly tax breaks, on top of $785.5 million announced last year, all intended to keep or create jobs. The largest package this year is $96.2 million for 76 projects in the Finger Lakes [...]
Cuomo follows economic development money trail 
By Mike Murphy
POSTED: November 28, 2012
Tags: Economic Development, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, money trail
The end result was an afternoon of pitching the benefits of regional projects for a second round of state Regional Economic Development Council money. But first up for Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy and several state and local government and business officials, a ride and a look at where the first round of [...]
NY offers 5 public works contracts for 51 projects
By The Associated Press
POSTED: April 23, 2012
Tags: Economic Development, projects, public works contracts
ALBANY — New York has opened bidding for 51 pavement and bridge projects representing an estimated $64 million of work in the Cuomo administration’s “New York Works” program. The bidding for five contracts follows Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s budget announcement that billions of state and federal dollars will be committed to economic development and rebuilding infrastructure, [...]
State launches new tourism initiative
By Daily Record Staff
POSTED: March 9, 2012
Tags: Economic Development, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, history, tourism
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Thursday launched the “Path Through History” initiative to highlight the state’s rich history while bolstering tourism and economic development. The initiative is designed to raise the profile of New York state’s unparalleled network of museums, historic sites and other cultural institutions. The first step will be to establish uniform road [...]
Former Buffalo woman to lead department
By Daily Record Staff
POSTED: November 3, 2011
Tags: Economic Development, new york power authority
Leecia Eve, formerly of Buffalo, has been appointed deputy secretary for Economic Development by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo who is recommending Gil C. Quiniones to be president and CEO of the New York Power Authority. Eve most recently served as senior vice president and general counsel to Empire State Development, the state’s primary economic development [...]
Schumer seeking federal aid to fill in Inner Loop
By Daily Record Staff
POSTED: October 25, 2011
Tags: Economic Development, federal funding, Inner Loop, Sen. Charles Schumer
Sen. Charles E. Schumer was in town Tuesday to announce he is trying to get a $15 million federal investment to fill in a sunken portion of the Inner Loop and promote economic development. He is urging the Department of Transportation …
Cuomo announces prison closures
By Daily Record Staff
POSTED: June 30, 2011
Tags: Andrew M Cuomo, closures, correctional facilities, Economic Development, prison
Seven New York state prisons will be closed as part of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s pledge to consolidate the state’s correctional facilities based on a declining inmate population. Communities affected by the closures will be able to request economic development assistance from the state, which includes money from a $50 million fund as well as [...]
Seneca Nation, states meet on economic development
By The Associated Press
POSTED: June 23, 2011
Tags: development, Economic Development, Economy, meeting, New York staet, Seneca Nation of Indians
SALAMANCA — The Seneca Nation of Indians is convening a daylong meeting with economic development leaders from New York and Pennsylvania. Thursday’s meeting will focus on collaboration between the western New York tribe and officials …
Cuomo to create 10 regional councils
By Denise Champagne
POSTED: May 11, 2011
Tags: Economic Development, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, regional councils
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo will soon be announcing 10 regional councils to develop long-term competitive economic development plans, according to Kenneth Adams, Empire State Development Corporation president and CEO.
Gov. names Onondaga County woman to ESDC
By Daily Record Staff
POSTED: March 7, 2011
Tags: Economic Development, ESDC, Governor, Julie Shimer, Onondaga County
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the nomination of Julie Shimer to chair the Empire State Development Corporation. “Julie Shimer is joining a first-class team of economic development leaders including …
Uptick in COMIDA projects reported over last year
By Eric Walter
POSTED: January 24, 2011
Tags: assistance, COMIDA, Economic Development, Monroe County
For the first time in three years, the total number of businesses receiving assistance through Monroe County-sponsored economic development programs rose in 2010.
Excelsior Jobs weak replacement for Empire Zone?
By Dolan Media Newswires
POSTED: June 24, 2010
Tags: Economic Development, Empire Zone, Excelsior Jobs, tax breaks
Economic development officials are wringing their collective hands over the end of the state’s Empire Zone program, which expires at the end of the month.
