ALBANY - With scandals continuing to plague the state Capitol, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday rolled out a series of ethics reforms that are similar to previous proposals, but which have so far failed to get approved by the state legislature. "We … [Read more...]
Empire State Development to Oversee Athenex Project After Company Officials Voice Concerns
DUNKIRK - An international company that develops cancer care drugs is reportedly looking at alternative locations for its multi-million dollar pharmaceutical plant. In February Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other state officials were in Dunkirk to … [Read more...]
County Officials Begin Workforce Planning Efforts to Prepare for Athenex Opening
DUNKIRK - County officials are started the effort to prepare for the arrival of a multi-million dollar economic development project in Dunkirk. County executive Vince Horrigan and the Chautauqua County Education Coalition recently hosted a … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Reach Budget Agreement Hours Before Deadline
ALBANY - New York State lawmakers have been able to reach an agreement on another on-time state budget. On Thursday, Governor Andrew Cuomo joined Senate leader John Flanagan and Assembly leader Carl Heastie in announcing the agreement on the $154 … [Read more...]
[WATCH] Governor Announces Economic Development Project that will Deliver 900 Jobs in Dunkirk
DUNKIRK, NY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Thursday announced a major expansion of Athenex that will create 1,400 jobs throughout Western New York, including 900 in Dunkirk. This announcement, made possible by a partnership with the SUNY Polytechnic … [Read more...]