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Congressman Brandon Williams Declares Central New York The New “Silicon Empire”

Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) while questioning U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, declared Central New York as the new “Silicon Empire.”

Washington, DC, September 19, 2023
Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) at his Space, Science, and Technology hearing questioned the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, and declared Central New York as the new “Silicon Empire.”

Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) at his Space, Science, and Technology hearing questioned the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, and declared Central New York as the new “Silicon Empire.”


Historic Investments:

  • Micron Fab Factory - $100 billion

  • Regional Technology and Innovation Hub (Western NY to Central NY)

  • The nation’s most advanced weapon system—requiring secure, reliable, and domestically produced silicon chips


“I am proud to represent the heart of the ‘Silicon Empire’ right here in Central New York,” said Congressman Brandon Williams.


Watch the hearing here.


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