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NYS Senate Republicans call for major investment in the Upstate Economy

By Chris Ulanowski

Syracuse, NY – The State Senate Republican Majority wants to tap into a special state fund to help revive Upstate New York's struggling economy.
State Senator John Defrancisco is among the co-sponsors. He spoke to WRVO's Chris Ulanowski.

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