Last year, Governor Cuomo created 10 Regional Councils to develop long-term strategic plans for economic growth for their regions. A key component of Governor Cuomo's transformative approach to economic development, these councils are public-private partnerships made up of local experts and stakeholders from business, academia, local government, and non-governmental organizations
Last year, as part of a process that awarded $785 million for job creation and community development, the Regional Councils produced innovative plans that truly reflect the distinct characteristics of each of the 10 regions of our great state.
New York is keeping the momentum going with a second round of funding this year for the Regional Councils, including $220 million to implement regional strategic plans.
The Regional Councils have redefined the way New York invests in jobs and economic growth by putting in place a community-based, bottom up approach. The second round of awards will allow the regions to continue pursuing and investing in its own economic destiny.
Explore the map above and learn more about how these plans will create jobs in your region and revitalize our state from the ground up.
Together, we will put people back to work, get our economy back on track, and restore New York State as the Empire State.