From the Desk of New York State Senator Ted OBrien

District 55
MEDIA RELEASE DEC. 12, 2013:

O'BRIEN PRAISES $59.8 MILLION IN NEW DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FUNDING

ROCHESTER, N.Y. Senator Ted O'Brien released the following statement regarding the Finger Lakes region receiving another $59.8 million from the latest round of state Regional Economic Development Council funding: "This funding represents a serious and significant commitment to our region by the state of New York. These funds will advance job training opportunities and help continue to grow our emerging high tech economy. I would like to thank the Governor and all of the hardworking members of our regional council for their efforts to promote growth and job creation for the people of Rochester and the Finger Lakes region." Additional details on the funding and council process are available at http://www.governor.ny.gov/press/12112013-funding-third-round-redc. -30Senator OBrien represents the 55th district in the Senate, which is made up of the eastern half of Monroe County and the western half of Ontario County, including much of the city of Rochester. Media contact: Thomas J. Morrisey Communications Director office: (585) 218-0034 e-mail: tjmorris@nysenate.gov