Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (D – Rochester, Henrietta, Chili) announced that two local projects he’s been vigorously working on got a major boost when Governor Cuomo came to town today. Bronson has supported both projects at every stage and will continue to see them through until they are complete.

$3 Million for Clean Energy Efforts at Eastman Business Park

The state will commit $3 million to the Eastman Business Park (EBP) Bioscience Manufacturing Center in Rochester as part of the building of a $25 million 60,000-square-foot facility. The facility will convert feedstock into sugars that will then be used in a wide range of green chemicals, biodegradable plastics and biofuels. The EBP is a top priority for the Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council and is estimated to create hundreds of new jobs.

“This project will create jobs and bring new jobs and investments to our community,” Assemblymember Bronson said. “It will also advance the clean energy efforts already underway at the Bioscience Manufacturing Center. With the funding the center will continue being a driving force in our economy.”

Funding for All Phases of I-390 Reconstruction

Funding has been secured to build the final phases of the Interstate 390 Southern Corridor transportation improvement projects in the area of East Henrietta Road and West Henrietta Road in the town of Brighton and city of Rochester in Monroe County.

“Securing the final funding for this project is great news for Rochester,” Assemblymember Bronson said. “Not only will this project make life easier and safer for our community, it is also an avenue to large projects planned by local universities and colleges that will create thousands of new jobs.”

The first phases have already begun on the overall estimated $70 million project. At the University of Rochester, plans to expand its campus, hospital and research facilities will be aided by the project. The University of Rochester is the largest employer in the Rochester area and the infrastructure improvements will support the planned growth of the university.