Briccetti on Cuomo appointees

Joseph Spector writes on LoHud.com about the need for Cuomo to name new heads to a number of important authorities and agencies across the state. “Several major public authorities in New York are in the midst of trying to fill their top executive posts after a series of resignat
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Top leaders leave as Cuomo acts to control shadow government

Rick Karlin writes in today’s Times Union – “Gov. Andrew Cuomo is shaking up the leadership in New York’s sprawling system of public authorities with the exit of a second top leader this week. Longtime executive director of the state Thruway Authority Michael F
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Cuomo names panel for modernizing NY government

The Associated Press reports on the Buffalo News website – “The chief executive and chairman of Eastman Kodak Co. will help lead Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s commission to modernize state government. Cuomo on Tuesday named Kodak’s Antonio Perez to serve as co-chairman t
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Will regional development councils succeed in N.Y.?

Joseph Spector writes on pressconnects.com – “The Cuomo administration is expected to soon roll out its plans for regional economic-development councils, but many questions remain on how the governor’s top jobs initiative will mesh with current efforts… But som
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Senate confirms Darrel Aubertine and Kenneth Adams

Mike McAndrew of the Post-Standard reports – “The state Senate today unanimously confirmed former Sen. Darrel J. Aubertine as agriculture commissioner and Kenneth Adams to run the state’s economic development agency. Aubertine, a Democrat from Cape Vincent who lost h
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Cuomo makes more appointments

Rodney Capel appointed to New York City Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Sunday announced the appointment of Rodney Capel to New York City Director of Intergovernmental Affairs. “Rodney has a longstanding and impressive career in government, both o
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Cuomo nominates Julie Shimer to chair Empire State Development Corporation

In a press release issued by the governor’s office they state – “Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the nomination of Julie Shimer to Chair the Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC). Julie Shimer is joining a first-class team of economic development leade
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Destito nominated to run OGS

Assemblywoman RoAnn Destito, the longtime chair of that chamber’s Governmental Operations Committee, will be nominated as commissioner of the Office of General Services. The agency has been under the stewardship of Carla Chiaro since last year, when long-time state government hand J
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Cuomo announces more appointments and nominations

In a statement released by the governor’s office he announced – “Broome County Executive Barbara Fiala will be nominated to serve as the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles. Executive Fiala has worked in public service for 40 years. She is currently the
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Business Council seeks aggressive new chief

Adam Sichko of the Business Review (subscription-based) speaks to members of the Business Council’s board of directors to see what qualities they are looking for in the Council’s next leader. “The Business Council of New York State Inc. has started hunting for a new
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