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Governor Cuomo Announces Global NY Fund Tour to Promote Export Assistance Funding

Grants up to $50,000 and loans up to $500,000 available to help businesses enter the global marketplace Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of the Global NY Fund Tour – a series of informational sessions being held in each of New York State’s ten economic development regions to inform small- and medium-sized businesses and non-profits about new resources available to support international export efforts. At today’s event in the Capital Region, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul joined state officials...
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Governor Cuomo Announces 30 Organizations to Receive Low-Cost Power That Will Lead to 230 New Jobs

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced today that the New York Power Authority Board of Trustees has approved low-cost power allocations to 30 organizations under the ReCharge NY program that will support 1,362 jobs, including 230 new positions. "The low-cost power made available through ReCharge NY has helped businesses grow, thrive, and create jobs in the Empire State," Governor Cuomo said. "By reducing the burden of energy costs for businesses, this program has stimulated job creation and spurred new capital investments...
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Governor Cuomo Announces Contract Award for Environmental Consultant for LIRR Expansion Project

LIRR Begins Environmental Review, Formal Community Engagement Process for 9.8-mile Project Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the hiring of a consulting firm to assist in the environmental review and formal community engagement process for the LIRR Main Line Expansion Project, which calls for adding a third track along a critical 9.8-mile section of LIRR’s Main Line between Floral Park and Hicksville Stations. The addition of the third track will increase capacity while allowing trains to pass disabled equipment and avoid...
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Energy Efficiency Projects in New York State spur nearly $800 million in private investment and will save customers $341 million in energy costs annually

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that in the past four years, 112,000 residential and commercial energy efficiency projects have been completed or are currently under development through New York State clean energy programs. These projects will attract $766 million in private investment and will save customers $341 million on their energy bills each year. Homeowners are saving an average of $56 per month on electric and natural gas bills, and building owners are saving an average of $1,023...
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Governor Cuomo Announces 18 Additional Companies Join START-UP NY

172 Businesses Now Participating in START-UP NY; Creating At Least 4,175 New Jobs and Investing $229.2 Million in New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that 18 new businesses will join START-UP NY, relocating or expanding their operations across the state through innovative tax-free zones associated with public colleges and universities. These 18 businesses have committed to create at least 135 new jobs and invest nearly $10 million over the next five years in Western New York, the...
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Governor Cuomo Launches Year Three of 43North the $5 Million Startup Competition

Program Offering $5 Million in Cash Awards Accepting Applications Now Through May 31, 2016 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that applications are now being accepted for the third year of 43North. The $5 million competition attracts entrepreneurs from around the world to compete for prizes that turn startups with high growth potential into funded enterprises in the Western New York region. "After two years, the 43North competition has attracted some of the world's brightest and most innovative entrepreneurs to Buffalo and...
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Governor Cuomo Announces Launch of New NY Broadband Program

CFA Portal now accepting applications for the New NY Broadband Program Program will provide high-speed internet access for all New Yorkers by the end of 2018 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of the New NY Broadband Program’s Consolidated Funding Application Portal, which is now accepting applications for the Request for Proposals issued on Jan. 8. The $500 million program, which provides funding for high-speed internet access to unserved and underserved areas across the state, is the largest and...
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Governor Cuomo Announces Start of Construction on New Cohoes Waterford Bridge

Project is Part of Governor's Program to Replace Scour-Critical and Flood Prone Bridges Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that a $20.3 million project to build a new Cohoes Waterford Bridge carrying Route 32 over the Mohawk River will begin today. The bridge, which is used by over 16,000 vehicles daily, is being replaced as part of New York State's Scour Critical/Flood Prone Bridge Program and is funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. "The Cohoes Waterford...

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