Media Advisory: Governor's "NY Youth Works" Program Aims to Curb Youth Unemployment in the City of Buffalo

ALBANY, NY (02/23/2012)(readMedia)-- "To rebuild New York, we must invest in the next generation of New Yorkers and give our young people opportunities to grow and succeed. This program will bring together government and the private sector to join forces and make a lasting impact on families, communities, and our state's economy."

- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

On Thursday, February 23, state Department of Labor Special Counsel Rachel D. Gold will host a press event in Buffalo promoting Governor Cuomo's "NY Youth Works" program to area businesses. The Governor and legislative leaders designed the NY Youth Works program to provide permanent, unsubsidized employment for youth in 12 locations across the state, including the City of Buffalo. This new inner city youth employment and tax credit program is part of Governor Cuomo's comprehensive New York Works Agenda.

WHEN: Thursday, February 23, 2012 – 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: New York State Department of Labor

290 Main Street

Buffalo, NY 14202

WHO: Rachel D. Gold, Special Counsel, NYS Department of Labor

Senator Tim Kennedy

Senator Mark Grisanti

Assembly Member Crystal Peoples-Stokes

Deputy County Executive Rich Tobe

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