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About New York Matters
: The project is aimed at promoting debate among the candidates and throughout
the state on the key issues as New York elects its first new governor in 12
years. This civic engagement effort is supported by a number of organizations
devoted to improving the public dialogue in New York; they include the Rauch
Foundation, the Long Island Community Foundation, the Central New York Community
Foundation, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, the New York Community
Trust, the Rochester Area Community Foundation and the Triad Foundation. Learn
about the project at
www.NewYorkMatters.org .
About the Center for Governmental Research : George Eastman,
founder of Eastman Kodak Company, created CGR in 1915 as the Rochester Bureau of
Municipal Research, with a mission to study and promote efficient and effective
city government. Today, CGR works to keep its finger on the pulse of local,
state, and national trends. We provide research, strategic planning and
consultation to drive program and policy changes throughout New York State. CGR,
which has offices in Albany and Rochester, has worked with counties, local
governments, community groups, nonprofit organizations and New York State
agencies. Learn more at www.cgr.org .
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