Economic Development Resources Awarded

December 10, 2015

$2.5 billion in economic development funding is awarded through the Regional Councils and Upstate Revitalization Initiative competitions. 

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Priorities

See Something, Send Something

Have you ever seen something suspicious, but weren’t sure how to report it? Now you can. Download See Something, Send Something and you can inform authorities if you see a potential threat. We are doing everything we can to keep New Yorkers safe, and this is one way you can help.

Reforming the Energy Vision

Governor Cuomo’s comprehensive energy strategy for NY to help consumers make better energy choices, enable the development of new energy products, and create economic opportunity in NYS.

GOVERNOR

Andrew M. Cuomo

Biography

Andrew M. Cuomo, re-elected the 56th Governor of New York State on November 4, 2014, has a lifelong commitment to public service and the proven leadership skills to make government work for the people of the state.

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Actions

Combat Heroin

Combat Heroin NY

Inform and educate yourself about the risks of heroin and prescription opioid use, the signs of addiction, and the resources available to help.

Volunteer

New York State Youth Mentoring Program

Led pro-bono by Matilda Cuomo, the New York Youth Mentoring Program will provide career and life guidance to children who are at risk of failing out of school or in foster care across the state. 

Opportunity Agenda

2015 End of Session Report

JULY 1, 2015 | 14:00:00 EDT

After the close of the fifth legislative session, New York is a very different place and its government has shown that it can once again effectively perform the people’s business.

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Fight for Fair Pay

$15 Minimum Wage for All NY Workers

Governor Cuomo, joined by Vice President Joe Biden, rallied for fair pay for New York’s workers and announced a push to make New York the first state in the nation to adopt a $15.00 per hour minimum wage.

STATE OF THE STATE

Progress 2011-2015

Education

$23.5Billion

State Funding of Schools

We’re making a major investment in education, with a 6.1% increase in funding.

Broadband

$500Million

Broadband Access for Every New Yorker

This is the largest state investment in universal broadband deployment in history.

Economic Development

$1.5Billion

Upstate NY Economic Revitalization Initiative

The initiative will jumpstart the best regional approaches to economic development across Upstate New York.

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