December 2015


December 29, 2015
Governor Cuomo Announces the 'Get on Your Feet' Student Loan Forgiveness Program to Begin Accepting Applications on December 31

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York State will begin accepting applications for the new 'Get On Your Feet' Loan Forgiveness Program on December 31.

December 16, 2015
Governor Cuomo Announces Opening of the Final Phase of SUNY Downstate's Biotechnology Business Incubator in Brooklyn

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the opening of the final phase of SUNY Downstate Medical Center's Biotechnology Incubator at 760 Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn.

December 16, 2015
Governor Cuomo Announces 16 Additional Companies Join START-UP NY

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that 16 more businesses plan to expand in or locate to New York State as a result of START-UP NY, the innovative program that establishes tax-free areas associated with colleges and universities
December 16, 2015
Chancellor Zimpher To Share “Stand With SUNY” Message with Syracuse Business Leaders

Syracuse – State University of New York of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher tomorrow will share the #StandWithSUNY message at a joint meeting of CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CenterState CEO) and
December 10, 2015
Statement by SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on the Common Core Task Force Report

"It has been a privilege to serve as a member of Governor Cuomo’s Common Core Task Force and to have had the opportunity to hear directly from so many passionate parents, teachers, and school administrators about
December 8, 2015
Chancellor Zimpher Announces the Resignation of Downstate Medical Center President John F. Williams

Brooklyn – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today announced the resignation of Dr. John F. Williams, who has served as the president of SUNY Downstate Medical Center for more than three years.
December 7, 2015
Chancellor Zimpher Announces $1.8 Million to Support Math Competency, Decrease Remediation

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today announced that SUNY was awarded $1.8 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to bring the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching’s
December 1, 2015
Governor Cuomo Marks World AIDS Day as New York State Continues Progress Toward Ending the Epidemic

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today observed World AIDS Day – a global day of action to commemorate those who have died as a result of HIV/AIDS and to recommit to combatting the epidemic.