“Tax-free NY continues our commitment to foster a more business friendly environment in New York. This program will spur economic development, invest in emerging technologies and create good-paying jobs for our hardworking men and women in Monroe County, while at the same time furthering the mission of our institutions of higher learning.”

“With the many colleges and universities in our area, we attract skilled students from across the country that are ready to get right to work once they graduate. This plan is especially important as it will match emerging technologies developed and supported in our colleges and universities with an emerging workforce that has the skill set necessary to fill these jobs. By creating public-private partnerships, we are giving our bright, young adults a reason to stay in Monroe County and help grow our economy for the future.”