Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the availability of $200 million in enhanced assistance for local governments over the next two years to rehabilitate and replace bridges and culverts statewide. This funding, provided through the Governor's BRIDGE NY initiative, is being administered by the New York State Department of Transportation as part of its $21.1 billion five-year Capital Plan. The BRIDGE NY program provides emphasis on projects that address poor structural conditions; mitigate weight restrictions or long detours; facilitate economic...

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Funding will Accelerate State Investments to Reimagine Upstate Commercial Passenger and Cargo Service Airports for the 21st Century Applications Being Accepted Until July 1 – Eligible Airports Can Apply Here Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York State is in the process of accepting applications for the new $200 million Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization competition and will continue to accept applications until July 1. The initiative includes $190 million to support the competition, which will solicit proposals...

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Through a partnership with NYCIDA, the move allows Krinos Foods to remain in NYC and create more jobs for New Yorkers New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President Maria Torres-Springer and Krinos Foods Chairman Eric Moscahlaidis participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of a new 100,000-square-foot international headquarters for Krinos Foods, a New York City based Greek and Mediterranean specialty food importer, distributor and manufacturer. The new Krinos Foods facility, located at 1750 Bathgate Avenue,...

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the state’s first-ever, comprehensive pedestrian safety plan, a proactive, multi-agency initiative that provides $110 million for pedestrian safety improvements across upstate New York and Long Island during the next five years. The program will utilize an engineering, education and enforcement campaign to enhance safety. To kick off the campaign, the Governor introduced a new pedestrian safety web site at www.ny.gov/pedsafety. Beginning today, more than a dozen police agencies across the state are conducting...

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the New Farmers Grant Fund will provide over $743,000 in grants to support 25 early-stage agricultural businesses across New York State. The purpose of the fund, now in its second round, is to assist early-stage farmers in improving their farm’s profitability, and as a result, adding to the diversification and growth of New York’s agricultural sector. "Agriculture remains a critical component of the New York's economy and these grants will help ensure this industry's...

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Port Authority, LGP Execute 35-Year Lease Agreement Marking Major Step Forward on $4 Billion Project Milestone Paves Way for Construction to Begin on Terminal B and New Central Hall as Part of New Architecturally Unified Terminal World-Class Project to Bring LaGuardia into 21st Century with Best-In-Class Amenities, Enhanced Capacity and Reduced Congestion Renderings Released of the LaGuardia Airport Redesign Last July are Available Here Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey executed...

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New SkyWalk Trail Will Link Two Historic Sites Across the Hudson River Grant Money Will be Used to Fund a Feasibility Study; Planning and Design For New Project Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced the next steps are being taken in the process to build the Hudson River SkyWalk, a scenic pedestrian trail linking two historical sites across the Hudson River. A $124,000 grant administered by the Department of State through the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program will be used to pay for...

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Funding Approved By the Genesee Valley Regional Market Authority For Nine Projects in the Finger Lakes Region Investments Advance 'Finger Lakes Forward' Plan for Bolstering Industry; More than $6.5 Million Has Been Awarded to 60 Projects Since 2011 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $1.1 million for projects that strengthen the research, promotion and development of New York State's agricultural industry. The funding, approved by the Genesee Valley Regional Market Authority, supports efforts range from upgrading equipment at the New York...

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Report's Revised Numbers Show Large March Increase   City at All-Time Job High with Nearly 4.3 Million Jobs in New York  The City of New York today announced that based on an analysis of seasonally adjusted job numbers for April 2016 provided by the New York State Department of Labor, New York City added 4,400 jobs in April. The same report revised its previously stated March jobs number from 2,800 to 6,700 added jobs, combining for 11,100 jobs added to New...

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