Rabinowitz agreed. “By creating these regional councils, Gov. Cuomo is sending a strong message that building a vibrant, sustainable economy requires partnerships between industry, government and educational institutions that capitalize on each region’s unique strengths,” he said. “The governor’s vision and leadership in this effort is exactly what Long Island, and New York state, needs. I’m proud to collaborate with him, Lt. Gov. Duffy, Kevin Law and public- and private-sector leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties in an effort to create a blueprint for prosperity.”

Rabinowitz described the governor-appointed LIREDC as “wonderfully broad and diverse,” and although there are no specific plans for the LIREDC’s report as of yet, he said he believes a “consensus, sensible economic development plan” will be developed.

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