Release Date: May 25, 2011 This content is archived.
UB President Satish K. Tripathi's proposal in Albany yesterday to the NYSUNY 2020 Challenge Grant program in support of a $375 million plan to help revitalize Buffalo's economy by relocating the medical school to downtown Buffalo received broad coverage across New York State. The proposal was well received, with Gov. Andrew Cuomo indicating that he was very supportive and liked UB's plan. Articles appearing in news outlets across the state, including the Associated Press, Albany Times Union, Buffalo News, Binghamton Press & Sun-Journal, WBFO-FM, Legislative Gazette, Capitol Today television show, Buffalo Rising, Business First, WBEN-AM, WIVB-TV and WGRZ-TV. Newspapers and television and radio stations in areas near other SUNY campuses also reported on the proceedings in Albany.
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