Moving Ahead on Economic Development
A Visit to Cornell University
This week I was back on the road to further promote
my economic development proposals, this time at one
of the nation's finest institutions of higher learning,
Cornell University in Ithaca, where part of New
York's economic future is unfolding.
During my visit I toured several high-tech
firms in the Cornell Business Park and met with
renowned experts of the School of Industrial and
Labor Relations to discuss the economic issues
facing Upstate New York. I also discussed plans for
a national Arts & Entertainment Center and reviewed
a $400 million National Science Foundation grant
proposal for an Energy Recovery LINAC (Linear
Accelerator). The LINAC will enhance Cornell's
world-leading research in accelerator physics and
superconducting microwave technology at the Wilson
Synchrotron Lab.
There is no doubt that colleges and universities,
especially in strategic partnership with the private
sector, will be a key element in creating a new and
vibrant upstate economy. We are fortunate to have
great institutions such as Cornell, Rochester
Institute of Technology and the University of
Rochester leading the way.
Criminal Background Checks Signed Into Law
I'm pleased to announce that my bill requiring
criminal background checks on prospective nursing
home and home health care workers was signed into
law last week. I want to thank everyone who worked
so hard to provide this new and greatly needed legal
protection for New York's ill and elderly - and their
families.
Meanwhile, the Assembly acted on three other pieces
of legislation I have sponsored, including A.1348,
which will prevent state-funded agencies from making
loans to their employees. Abuse of this practice in
the past highlighted the need for this important
reform.
Also, A.2882A, aimed at reducing the amount of
hazardous waste in our environment, and A.1318,
creating the crime of criminal tresspass for
individuals who intrude upon a playing field during
a sports event, were approved and are awaiting
action by the state Senate.
To learn more about these bills and other important
matters before the New York State Assembly, use the
links below.
A. 1348 - Preventing State Agencies From Loaning Money to Emplyees
A. 2882A - Reducing Hazardous Waste
A. 1318 - Criminal Trespass On A Field of Play
New York State Assembly
About NYS Assemblyman Joseph D. Morelle
Since 1990, Assemblyman Joseph D. Morelle has
represented the 132nd Assembly District, which
includes portions of the city of Rochester and the
Monroe County suburbs of Irondequoit and Brighton.
During his tenure in the NYS Legislature, Joe has
made economic development and expanding
employment opportunities his top priority.