Governor Cuomo believes that New York State is comprised of distinct regions that each enjoy unique economic strengths and face individual challenges.

Based on the simple truth that no one knows their regions better than the people who live and work there, the Governor created ten Regional Economic Development Councils earlier this year. Made up of local business, labor, education, and community leaders, these Regional Councils empowered each area of the state to set their own priorities for economic development.

Over the last several months, the Central New York Regional Council has worked to develop a comprehensive strategy to grow the economy in Central New York. The plan also identifies priority projects that have the greatest potential to create jobs.

Today, Governor Cuomo announced historic investment in Central New York to support this transformational plan.

The Governor is awarding Central New York $103.7 million to support 74 priority projects.

Central New York was awarded among the most funds in the whole state. Some of the innovative projects include:

$2 million will enable completion of the Central New York Biotechnology Research Center. This project will provide startup laboratory and development space and rehabilitate a brownfield in the heart of the City of Syracuse.
$3 million will support redevelopment of the Syracuse Inner Harbor for the transformation of 32 acres of waterfront property for housing, recreation, and commercial opportunities.
$3 million will create the New York Energy Regional Innovation Cluster at the Syracuse Center of Excellence.

Click here to view a video presentation about Central New York's exciting development plan.

The Central New York Regional Council’s plan is a roadmap to get New Yorkers back to work. With these key investments, we will benefit the residents and businesses within Central New York and strengthen the state’s entire economy.

Click here for more information on the Regional Councils.

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Dear Fellow New Yorker,

We are off to a great start in the State of New York in 2012. We’re building on the real progress we made last year in transforming our economy, balancing our state budget and reducing income taxes for the middle class to the lowest level since 1953.

Most importantly, our government is performing and has regained the public trust. I believe the key to reforming Albany is mobilizing the public to get involved and express their views to elected officials. Special interests only win in a vacuum. Democracy works when every voice is heard.

We have proposed a bold agenda for the upcoming year. It includes reforming our education system with real teacher evaluations, ending the practice of fingerprinting working families on food assistance, creating tens of thousands of jobs through major infrastructure investments, building a DNA databank to stop crime and protect all New Yorkers, and lowering the tax burden on localities through pension reform and eliminating state laws that drive up the cost of local government.

Without a doubt, this is an ambitious reform plan, but we cannot move forward without you.

Make your voice heard and encourage your friends and family to join us at www.NYGetInvolved.com.

Only by working together can we move New York forward.

Sincerely,

Andrew M. Cuomo

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Dear New Yorker,

No area of government needs reform more than our education system. New York State spends more than any other state per pupil, yet ranks only 38th in graduation rates. Why aren’t New Yorkers getting what they’re paying for?

Our system has suffered because Albany has spent more time worrying about the business of education -- contracts, salaries, and benefits -- than it has worrying about the children. Education should be about the STUDENTS. We need to have a system in Albany that focuses on improving student performance and school accountability.

Adopting a real teacher evaluation system is the key to this effort. In 2010, our state was awarded a $700 million grant from the federal government that required teacher evaluations, but the state has failed to produce the system. Currently there is a lawsuit between the teachers unions and the State Education Department that is blocking the evaluations from moving forward. If we do not act, we are at risk of losing $700 million in federal funding.

We must act now: CLICK HERE to see the Governor's proposal on education and encourage your fellow New Yorkers to join the fight to put students first.

But the issue of performance in education goes beyond teacher evaluations. Last year Governor Cuomo proposed two competitive grants funds to encourage student performance and administrative efficiency in school districts. This year the first grant recipients will be awarded and the program will be expanded.

Let’s ensure our students are getting the education they deserve.

Thanks for getting involved.


Dear Fellow New Yorkers, Governor Cuomo knows that the best way to get New York's economy moving again is by focusing on three things: jobs, jobs, and jobs. The Governor has designed an economic blueprint to create tens of thousands of jobs by putting New Yorkers to work on vital projects that will keep New York competitive and safe. These projects include improving more than 100 bridges, repairing 2,000 miles of roadways, building a new energy superhighway to power economic growth throughout the state, and using private investment to construct the largest convention center in the nation. Click here to learn more about Governor Cuomo's bold plan to create jobs and restore our economy. New York State works when New Yorkers are working. Together, with Governor Cuomo's plan, we will build a better future for our state. P.S. -- Looking for a job? Find jobs by region and sector and see which industries are growing on the Jobs Express web site.


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Dear Fellow New Yorkers,

Governor Cuomo understands that our state's high property taxes are driving people from their homes and businesses. That is why he made lowering property taxes a top priority and, last year, he led the successful fight to enact the first-ever property tax cap in the state.

We now need to relieve local governments of burdensome state laws that drive up their costs. That’s why the Governor is proposing sweeping reforms to lower the cost of government by removing state-imposed mandates.

Among the proposals is relieving counties and NYC from the costs of Medicaid growth. The Governor has proposed a state takeover of the costs of Medicaid growth over the next three years. This would save local governments $1.2 billion over the next five years.

We also have to focus on reforming the public pension system -- one of the most expensive mandates for local governments. Pension costs are growing at an unsustainable rate, projected to increase 185% from 2009 to 2015.

We must act now to control growth. That’s why the Governor has called for changes in the public pension system for new employees. This would save local governments $79 billion over the next 30 years.

The Governor's pension reform plan is fair to employees and taxpayers, and no current employees will be affected by it.

Click here to learn more the Governor’s proposals for pension reform.

To engage the public in discussion about further changes to lower government costs, a joint Legislative Executive Mandate Relief Council has been established and begun meeting. It will hold public hearings around the state and then issue a package of recommendations to be voted on this legislative session.

Join Governor Cuomo in making the government work for the people again: Click here to encourage friends and family to get involved.

Together, we are Building a New New York.

Governor Cuomo Announces "NYSStore" on Ebay to Sell State Vehicles and Other Assets

First Sale Will Make Almost 500 Vehicles Available Directly to Buyers

Albany, NY (February 22, 2012)

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the Office of General Services (OGS) will launch "NYSStore," a new eBay-based online platform to sell unneeded state vehicles and other excess state assets. NYSStore will offer a spectrum of surplus state goods including office supplies, computers, cell phones, furniture, medical equipment, cameras, generators, tools, and other supplies that are no longer needed by the state. The sale will begin in early April with inventories updated regularly.

As part of Governor Cuomo's overhaul of New York’s government operations, a new fleet management system has been set up to consolidate the state’s vehicle fleet. As a result of this effort, the state has already identified nearly 500 vehicles to be part of the first online sale. The sale of these cars and other goods could generate hundreds of thousands of dollars as well as millions of dollars in reduced costs due to reduced fuel and maintenance expenses.

"By selling unneeded equipment and supplies, New York State will reduce operating costs and cut back on excess spending and inventory," Governor Cuomo said. "This initiative is a small part of our work to overhaul government operations and make the state work more efficiently for the taxpayer."

The nearly 500 passenger vehicles that will be offered in the initial sale on NYSStore include numerous makes and models. Many vehicles are late model (after 2000), have high mileage and will be sold “as-is”. Vehicles not sold through NYSStore will be offered through the traditional Office of General Services on-site auction at a later date.

The vehicles will be offered through the NYSStore (http://www.nysstore.com), via eBay, beginning in April. Vehicles will be available for inspection at the Harriman State Office Campus, and the Department of Motor Vehicles will have a satellite office on the Campus to facilitate the sale and registration of the vehicles. Vehicles will be offered at a “buy it now” price, or for auction with a minimum price.


Dear Fellow New Yorkers, Two years ago, our state promised to enact real teacher evaluations to secure a $700 million grant from the federal government. However, a lawsuit blocked enactment and New York risked losing the money. To break the gridlock, Governor Cuomo set a 30-day deadline in his budget address for the teachers' unions and state education officials to come to an agreement on an effective evaluation system. Thanks to the Governor’s leadership and the hard work of all parties involved, we were able to work together to put the needs of New York's students first. Yesterday, the Governor, joined by the leadership of the teachers' unions and NYS Education Commissioner John King, announced the creation of a groundbreaking teacher evaluation system that will make New York a national leader in education reform. Click here to learn more about this historic agreement. The new statewide evaluation system sets guidelines for a combination of performance measures, including classroom observation and student achievement. This will not only make sure that our students are getting the education they deserve, but will pave the way for our children to benefit from $700 million in federal education funding. By working together, we are putting students first. Thank you for getting involved. P.S. – Click here to share this news with your friends and family!

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