Decision Day for Upstate Economic Grants

A panel looking at economic development proposals in seven regions of New York, including the Southern Tier, is expected to decide today which three proposals will win $500 million in state funding to launch their development ideas.

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Upstate Revitalization Initiative had been dubbed: “Hunger Games” since it pits regions against each other for state funding.

The Southern Tier coalition, co-chaired by Binghamton University President, Doctor Harvey Stenger, has submitted 32 priority projects in the competition.

Included in the presentation is the development of BU’s pharmacy school in Johnson City.