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BUFFALO, N.
Y., July 26 -- The University at Buffalo issued the following press release:
University at Buffalo President Satish K. Tripathi has been named a regional co-chair of the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council, one of 10 region-based councils charged with allocating economic development funds within their regions to stimulate economic development and speed the creation of jobs.
Tripathi's appointment, and that of co-chair Howard A. Zemsky, managing partner of the Larkin Development Group, was announced today by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.
Cuomo was joined by Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy, local officials, business leaders and community members for the formal launch of the Western New York council at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
The Western New York Regional Council will coordinate economic development for Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara counties.
"For too long, Albany has imposed one-size-fits-all economic development plans across the state, ignoring the unique...