Photo Caption: Governor Paterson is Joined by NYPA Chairman Michael J. Townsend
and NYPA President and CEO Richard M. Kessel at a Recent Announcement for
Bolstering Buffalo's Waterfront Redevelopment

December 14, 2009

Pictured left, Gov. David A. Paterson is joined by (from left) NYPA Chairman Michael J. Townsend,
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, Erie County Executive Chris Collins and N.Y. State Senator
William T. Stachowski in outlining a plan to expedite and enhance funding to reinvigorate downtown
Buffalo's harbor area. At right, Townsend, flanked by Governor Paterson and Congressman Brian
Higgins, highlights the Power Authority's commitment to applying its resources for the economic
resurgence of Western New York. Below, Kessel, Governor Paterson and Congressman Higgins
talk to reporters following the December 12 announcement.

Paterson Hi-res photo
Townsend Hi-res photo
Kessel and Gov Hi-res Photo

Photo Credit:  NYPA 

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