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Statement on NYSUNY 2020 Challenge Grant Program

I am pleased that NYSUNY 2020 recognizes that establishing one, or even two, “flagships” would create fundamental inequalities throughout the SUNY system. Fortunately, NYSUNY 2020 applies to all four of the University Centers, as I argued for in my letter … Continue reading

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Lupardo calls for even playing field at UB2020 Summit

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) released a letter today that she wrote to Governor Andrew Cuomo requesting that Binghamton University be included in the upcoming UB 2020/ Empowerment Summit. Lupardo is the Chair of the Legislative Commission on Science & Technology … Continue reading

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Statement on Fiala appointment as DMV Commissioner

Governor Cuomo’s appointment of Broome County Executive Barbara Fiala as Commissioner for the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is a recognition of her many achievements in 40 plus years of public service. Her experience as County Clerk … Continue reading

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Statement on Governor Cuomo’s budget proposal

I appreciate Governor Cuomo’s blunt assessment of our state’s finances; we spend more than we make. It’s unsustainable and puts our economy at a competitive disadvantage. We have difficult decisions ahead of us, but it’s important we do what’s necessary … Continue reading

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Statement on the governor’s State of the State address

The no-nonsense, results-orientated approach Governor Cuomo took in his State of the State address today is just what we need to tackle the serious problems our state faces. I was especially pleased to see him focus on Medicaid reform and … Continue reading

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