Cuomo expands Vargas’ role in regional affairs

Aimee J. Vargas, who previously oversaw regional economic development affairs in the Hudson Valley for Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo”™s administration, has been appointed as director of downstate intergovernmental affairs.

In addition to overseeing the Hudson Valley, Vargas also will have New York City and Long Island in her purview, according to a statement announcing the appointment. Vargas was previously mid-Hudson regional director of Empire State Development and executive director of the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council. Meghan Taylor was named as Vargas’ successor in those roles in February.

Vargas also will continue to serve on the governor”™s Tappan Zee Bridge community outreach team.