Governor Cuomo, in his 2012 budget, included funding for the first phase of a multi-year $1 billion economic development package for Buffalo. The Governor has challenged the area's Regional Council to develop a viable plan to create thousands of jobs and spur at least $5 billion in new investment and economic activity.
2 On Your Side is dedicated to following the progress of this plan and holding those in charge accountable for making it a reality.
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3:15 PM, Jan 26, 2013
A year ago, in his budget, Gov. Cuomo pledged a billion dollars to help revitalize Buffalo
6:59 PM, May 16, 2013
As a local developer, who co-chairs the group steering the "Billion-2-Buffalo" effort while also serving as chairman of the N-F-T-A, Howard Zemsky has his hand firmly on the wheel of WNY's economic future.
6:49 PM, May 7, 2013
State commits additional $10 million to remove part of Robert Moses Parkway near Niagara Falls State Park, seen as a way to boost economic development surrounding tourism by enhancing visitor experience
11:45 AM, Feb 8, 2013
Head of regional economic development council charged with mapping ways to take advantage of state commitment, says jobs will eventually come.
12:46 AM, Dec 27, 2012
There's one small problem with the governor's announcement: It's not true. At least not according to two out-of-town press reports.
5:16 PM, Dec 11, 2012
It turns out the first company to benefit from the $1 billion commitment to Buffalo has lost $112 million over the past three years.
11:39 AM, Dec 5, 2012
$50 million in state money will be matched by a $200 private investment to create a new pharmaceutical research and development company in Buffalo's Medical Campus.
12:51 PM, Dec 4, 2012
Governor Andrew Cuomo is in Buffalo Tuesday to announce the plan moving forward for his "Billion to Buffalo" economic development initiative.
7:17 PM, Nov 26, 2012
Lt. Governor says delay in Gov. Cuomo's review of economic development plan will be minimal.
5:19 PM, Sep 11, 2012
The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council met on Monday.
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Billion 2 Buffalo Regional Committee - Chairs
2:08 PM, Mar 29, 2012
Dr. Satish K. Tripathi was appointed co-chairman of the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council by Governor Andrew Cuomo.
4:06 PM, Mar 29, 2012
Howard Zemsky was appointed Co-Chaiman of the WNY Regional Council by Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Billion 2 Buffalo Regional Committee - Members