The new state budget contains funding for cyber security initiatives and military base retention efforts in the region.

The Griffiss Local Development Corporation will get more than $1 million, which will help protect and create jobs and develop a cyber security research hub.

$2.5 million will be used for military base retention in New York

The funding will help protect Rome Labs and other local military assets from further Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) cuts.

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