Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that a $22.4 million project to rehabilitate the South Mall Expressway in downtown Albany will begin later this month. The South Mall Expressway connects Interstate 787, the Dunn Memorial Bridge, the Empire State Plaza and downtown Albany neighborhoods. “The South Mall Expressway is critically important to the Capital Region’s economy and transportation network,” Governor Cuomo said. “These crucial repairs will be done with as little disruption to drivers as possible, and they’ll ultimately ensure...

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NYCEDC is excited to announce the launch of a new program designed to help international entrepreneurs create jobs in New York City.  The International Innovators Initiative (IN2NYC) will help international entrepreneurs gain access to the visas they need to grow their businesses in the Big Apple. Selected entrepreneurs will be partnered with one of seven City University of New York (CUNY) institutions, enabling entrepreneurs to qualify for cap-exempt H-1B visas. Entrepreneurs will use their expertise to contribute to school communities...

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Before we kick off 2016 in earnest, I wanted to share a brief recap of 2015, a banner year for New York City not just in tech but across a whole host of topics. Take a look. The record is clear. Mayor Bill de Blasio is making NYC a stronger and more just place for all New Yorkers - and that ultimately means a smarter, more sustainable, and more equitable tech ecosystem for us all. When Mayor de Blasio created...

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Grants Leverage $440 Million in Water Quality Investments, Providing $284 Million in Savings for Taxpayers Governor Cuomo announced $75 million in grants to support 45 drinking water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects throughout New York State. This funding will leverage more than $440 million in total project costs to improve New York's infrastructure and is expected to save local taxpayers over $284 million through a 59 percent reduction in municipal costs. "New York invests more to protect water-quality and strengthen water...

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The U.S. Small Business Administration New York District Office (NYDO) is now accepting nominations online for its 2016 National Small Business Week Awards, including its annual Small Business Person of the Year award. Small businesses from New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester Counties are encouraged to submit their nominations for both national and local awards. “SBA has been following the mantra - Smart, Bold and Accessible in the way the agency...

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