LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR PATERSON ANNOUNCES ROADMAP TO SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION IN NEW YORK
2/25/2008
Recommendations include more solar energy, funding the state’s program to get 25 percent of our electricity from renewable energy, and new business incentives to attract renewable energy companies and create “green” jobs
Lieutenant Governor David A. Paterson, Chairman of the State’s Renewable Energy Task Force, today announced 16 Task Force recommendations as part of a roadmap to significantly increase renewable energy generation in New York. These first recommendations include more solar energy production funding the state’s program to get 25 percent of New York's electricity from renewable energy by 2013 and new business incentives targeted to attract renewable energy producers and expand the State’s “green collar” workforce.
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FARMERS DEMONSTRATE STRONG SUPPORT FOR GOVERNOR SPITZER’S UPSTATE REVITALIZATION PLAN
2/20/2008
Nearly 150 Farms and Agri-Businesses Endorse $50 Million for Agriculture
Representatives of New York’s agricultural industry gathered today at a Central New York dairy farm to announce their support for Governor Spitzer’s comprehensive plan to revitalize the Upstate economy. Nearly 150 farmers, agriculture-industry leaders and agri-businesses throughout Upstate New York pledged to support the Governor’s $1 billion Upstate Revitalization Fund, which includes a $50 million Upstate Agriculture Economic Development Fund.
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GOVERNOR SPITZER ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO HUDSON-FULTON-CHAMPLAIN QUADRICENTENNIAL COMMISSION
2/13/2008
Governor Eliot Spitzer today announced three appointments to the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Commission. Joan K. Davidson was appointed Chair and Margaret Gibbs was appointed a member. Governor Spitzer also announced that Martin Ginsburg will be appointed as a member. The Commission was established to commemorate the upcoming 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s and Samuel de Champlain’s voyages along the river and lake that bear their names. It is also focused on organizing a celebration of the 200th anniversary of Fulton’s successful establishment of steam commerce on the Hudson River
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UPSTATERS JOIN FORCES TO PUSH FOR COMPREHENSIVE REVITALIZATION PLAN
2/13/2008
175 Business, Labor, and Agricultural Leaders Endorse Governor’s Plan to Revive Upstate Economy
In Rochester today, Governor Eliot Spitzer stood with a growing coalition of Upstaters who support his comprehensive plan for revitalizing the Upstate economy. One hundred and seventy five leaders representing business, labor, and agricultural organizations throughout Upstate New York announced their support today for the Governor's $1 billion Revitalization Fund. Supporters gathered at the SUNY Brockport campus in downtown Rochester to endorse the administration’s plan and affirm their commitment to creating a viable Upstate economy.
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GOVERNOR SPITZER CALLS ON BUSINESSES TO JOIN THE FIGHT TO REVIVE UPSTATE
1/29/2008
Governor Says the Entire State’s Future Depends on Upstate’s Revitalization
Governor Eliot Spitzer today continued his “Bringing the Budget Home” Tour with a stop in North Syracuse, where he addressed members of the Manufacturing Association of Central New York (MACNY) about the need to revitalize the Upstate economy. As he travels the state, explaining in real terms what this year’s Executive Budget means for the people of this state, the Governor is focusing on his vision for making Upstate an engine for economic growth and opportunity. Today he called on business leaders of Central New York to join in efforts to make his $1 billion Upstate Revitalization Plan a reality.
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GOVERNOR SPITZER ANNOUNCES $1.76 MILLION IN GRANTS FOR 78 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS
1/24/2008
Governor Eliot Spitzer today announced $1.76 million in grants to create and preserve 78 units of affordable housing across New York State. Affordable housing is a critical part of the Governor’s agenda for creating economic growth and opportunity. In his proposed 2008-09 State budget submitted to the Legislature this week, the Governor called for the creation of a $400 million Housing Opportunity Fund that would expand access to affordable housing statewide.
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BUDGET PROPOSES HISTORIC $400 MILLION HOUSING OPPORTUNITY FUND
1/23/2008
Governor Spitzer today proposed a $400 million Housing Opportunity Fund to improve the availability of affordable and supportive housing statewide.
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BUDGET PROPOSES $1 BILLION UPSTATE REVITALIZATION FUND
1/23/2008
Governor Eliot Spitzer Executive Budget proposes a $1 billion Upstate Revitalization Fund that will promote economic growth and opportunity throughout Upstate New York and help make the region a better place to live, work, raise a family and run a business.
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GOVERNOR SPITZER PROPOSES HISTORIC INVESTMENT IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING
1/13/2008
$400 Million Housing Opportunity Fund Draws Praise from Advocates, Business Community
Governor Eliot Spitzer today visited the Rheingold Houses in Bushwick, Brooklyn, to highlight steps his administration is taking to increase affordable and supportive housing throughout New York. Housing advocates, developers, community and business leaders applauded the Governor’s historic $400 million Housing Opportunity Fund, which was announced during the State of the State address last week. The proposal is part of a $1.5 billion infrastructure and economic development plan to enhance economic growth and opportunity across the state, and part of Governor Spitzer’s plan to ensure New York is the best place to live, work, raise a family and run a business.
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GOVERNOR SPITZER ADDRESSES THE 176TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NEW YORK STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
1/10/2008
Highlights Agriculture as a Major Force to Help Revitalize the Upstate Economy
Governor Eliot Spitzer today addressed members of the New York State Agricultural Society at their 176th Annual Meeting and Agricultural Forum, where he elaborated on initiatives from his State of the State address that will impact farmers and New York’s rural communities.
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GOVERNOR SPITZER ANNOUNCES FINANCING FOR HUNDREDS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS
12/14/2007
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Governor Spitzer today announced that more than 800 affordable housing units will be constructed or renovated across the state through the financing of $43.9 million from two state housing agencies.
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GOVERNOR SPITZER CREATES SMART GROWTH CABINET
12/10/2007
Multi-Agency Working Group Will Promote Smart Growth as an Economic and Environmental Tool
Governor Eliot Spitzer today signed an Executive Order creating a Smart Growth Cabinet. The Cabinet will review state agency spending and policies to determine how best to discourage sprawl and promote smart land use practices. It will coordinate cross-agency activities and develop “smart growth” policies that cater to New York’s unique regional needs.
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GOVERNOR ELIOT SPITZER AND FIRST LADY SILDA WALL SPITZER LAUNCH EFFORT TO ENSURE AFFORDABLE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET FOR EVERY NEW YORKER
12/6/2007
State Forms Broadband Council to Support Key Component of “I Live NY” Initiative
Governor Eliot Spitzer and First Lady Silda Wall Spitzer today announced the formation of the New York State Council for Universal Broadband, which is charged with developing strategies to ensure every New Yorker has access to affordable, high-speed Internet service. Additionally, a Request for Proposals will be released on Friday, December 7th, to begin the process of distributing funds that were allocated in this year’s budget for competitive grants to research, design and implement accessible Internet for unserved and underserved areas of rural and urban New York. Governor Spitzer made the announcement at the New York Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting, held this year at the Niagara Falls Convention Center. Increased access to broadband service combined with digital literacy programs can dramatically improve social, cultural and educational opportunities that ultimately lead to increased job creation and economic development. This Universal Broadband initiative is a key component of the First Lady’s I Live New York initiative aimed at attracting and retaining New York’s next generation.
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GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES $25.3 MILLION IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND GRANTS FOR PROJECTS ACROSS NEW YORK
11/29/2007
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Governor Eliot Spitzer today announced $25.3 million in Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) grants awarded to local communities and organizations across New York State to assist with waterfront revitalization projects, historic preservation efforts, expanding open space, and increasing access to public lands.
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GOVERNOR SPITZER, MAYOR BLOOMBERG AND SPEAKER SILVER ANNOUNCE PLANS TO BUILD CITY’S FIRST-EVER GREEN SCHOOL IN BATTERY PARK CITY
11/13/2007
State Donates Land for New Public Elementary and Middle School
Governor Eliot Spitzer, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver today announced plans to build a new elementary/middle school in the Battery Park City area of Lower Manhattan that will add 950 seats to serve pre-kindergarten through the eighth grades, and will also include 100 seats for special education students.
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GOVERNOR SPITZER AND CORNING ANNOUNCE MAJOR INVESTMENT IN INNOVATION ECONOMY
11/13/2007
Expansion of State-of-the-Art R&D Facility Creates 300 New Jobs; Protects 1,500
Governor Eliot Spitzer today joined with Corning Incorporated, and state and local economic development officials to break ground for a major expansion at the company’s Sullivan Park Research and Development complex in Erwin. The company, a world leader in the glass and ceramics industry, will create 300 new high paying, full-time research jobs as a result of the project.
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GOVERNOR SPITZER ANNOUNCES FINANCING FOR MORE THAN 1,180 HOUSING UNITS ACROSS NEW YORK STATE
11/2/2007
Governor Eliot Spitzer today announced $510 million in financing for the construction and renovation of 1,182 affordable housing units across the state.
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GREEN SCHOOLS SUMMIT PROMOTES ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY IN SCHOOLS
10/15/2007
Governor Eliot Spitzer and First Lady Silda Wall Spitzer today joined Congressman Steve Israel in highlighting the importance of “green” construction – a key component of the administration's energy conservation agenda. Congressman Israel's initiative would provide incentives in the form of federal matching funds to school districts implementing state guidelines through investment in energy efficiency upgrades and the use of renewable energy technology. The summit held at Farmingdale State College detailed the resources available for green construction and the importance of teaching energy efficiency and environmental responsibility in schools.
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