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FedEx Rolls Out First Hydrogen-Fueled Delivery Van in New York
By Chris Martin, Bloomberg News FedEx Corp. has begun delivering packages in upstate New York with its first hydrogen-powered van in North America. The roll-out is a milestone for hydrogen vehicles, which are emission-free but have struggled to attain the success of hybrids and plug-in electric vehicles. That’s largely because there isn’t a network of hydrogen filling stations. Now the technology is catching on in forklifts, buses and other vehicles... -
GOVERNOR CUOMO LAUNCHES EIGHTH ROUND OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL COMPETITION
Round VIII Will Award More than $750 Million in State Resources Across All 10 REDC Regions Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today launched Round VIII of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, officially kicking off the 2018 competition for more than $750 million in state economic development resources. The Consolidated Funding Application will open to applicants on May 1, enabling businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits and the public to begin applying for... -
Binghamton University’s Southern Tier Clean Energy Incubator opens
By Maggie Gilroy Press Connects The Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Partnerships at Binghamton University opened its Southern Tier Clean Energy Incubator building Wednesday. The incubator currently has nine clients, including winners of the 76West Clean Energy Competition, which is a $20 million competition and support program administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Current clients include Suntegra (2017 76West winner), Imperium3 NY, AgZeit, Chromananotech (2016 76West winner),... -
Democrats in New York State Senate Reconcile After Years of Infighting
By SHANE GOLDMACHER New York Times Two warring factions of Democratic lawmakers have agreed to reunite and end seven years of infighting, a significant political realignment that ends an arrangement that had helped give Republicans a foothold of power in Albany. An alliance in the State Senate between Republicans and a renegade of group of Democrats known as the Independent Democratic Conference was formed during Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s first... -
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FY 2019 BUDGET
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the highlights of the FY 2019 Budget. The Budget builds on the state’s record of delivering for New Yorkers by making the highest ever investment in K-12 education, enacting a nation-leading women’s agenda, advancing 21st century transportation solutions, protecting taxpayers against federal tax changes, strengthening the middle class, and making strategic investments in New York’s future to drive growth and create opportunity for all.... -
Apprenticeship program designed to boost manufacturing workforce
By John Cropley Schenectady Daily Gazette COLONIE — Capital Region manufacturers having trouble finding skilled workers can now get help through a new apprenticeship program. The Center for Economic Growth is partnering with the Manufacturers Association of New York on the initiative to help companies train new workers. At too many companies, organizers say, the manufacturing workforce is aging, and there are not enough young workers with the skills... -
SENATE PASSES 2018-19 BUDGET RESOLUTION THAT CONTROLS SPENDING, PROTECTS HARDWORKING TAXPAYERS
CONTACT: Scott Reif, Maureen Wren (518) 455-2264 FOR RELEASE: Immediate, Wednesday, March 14, 2018 http://www.nysenate.gov The New York State Senate today passed a 2018-19 budget plan that promotes affordability, opportunity, and security for all New Yorkers. This fiscally responsible plan keeps state spending within the two-percent cap and serves as a blueprint for the creation of a better budget and a stronger, safer, and more prosperous New York. It... -
Assembly Releases $170 Billion Spending Plan
Proposal Continues Assembly Commitment to School Aid, Higher Education, Health Care, Human Services and Criminal Justice Reforms Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Ways and Means Committee Chair Helene E. Weinstein today announced the Assembly’s State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018-19 Families First budget proposal of $170.2 billion. This proposal would make significant investments in education, identify essential, ongoing resources to fund the MTA, establish meaningful policies to confront sexual... -
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES $50 MILLION “ROC THE RIVERWAY” INITIATIVE TO UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF ROCHESTER’S WATERFRONT
Nearly 30 Projects Identified by the City of Rochester and Local Community Groups to Reenergize and Reimagine Genesee River into Vibrant Waterfront Destination New Advisory Board to Develop Plans to Revitalize Downtown Rochester through Targeted Public and Private Investments Along the Genesee River; Governor Names Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council Co-Chairs Anne Kress and Bob Duffy to Lead Panel Sweeping State Investment Complements “Finger Lakes Forward” –... -
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES 30-DAY BUDGET AMENDMENT TO HELP COMBAT THE FENTANYL CRISIS IN NEW YORK STATE
Legislation Will Add 11 Types of Fentanyl to the State’s Controlled Substances Schedule Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a 30-day budget amendment will be advanced to add 11 fentanyl analogs to the state controlled substances schedule and provide the New York State Health Commissioner the authority to add any new drugs that have been added to the federal schedule, to the state controlled substances schedule. These actions will...
