Archive for September, 2009

UB Researcher Cites Need of Leader on Border Issues

September 18, 2009

With the Canadian shoreline visible over her shoulder, a University at Buffalo researcher explained to a local business group Thursday that there are successful and promising models of cross-border cooperation that Western New York can learn from as it seeks to boost its economic ties with the more affluent parts of Ontario.

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New Economic Study Boosts Call for 219

September 2, 2009

Springville Journal
An economic development study recently commissioned by the Southern Tier West Regional Development and Planning Board concluded that thousands of jobs, millions of dollars in economic development and positive public health impacts could be generated with the completion of the Route 219 four-lane limited access highway to the NY/PA border. Five miles are currently under construction with 28 miles to be completed.

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