“Today’s announcement is a big victory for our region. The Upstate Revitalization Initiative (URI) creates unique economic development opportunities that will kickstart our local economy. The $500 million award will create thousands of jobs in new emerging economies such as aerospace and advanced agriculture technologies, manufacturing and logistics. This funding will also allow CNY to combat poverty, help our veterans succeed and expand the efficiencies of our local governments.”

“I look forward to working with business and community leaders along with elected officials to focus on the assets we have here in CNY.”

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