Governor-elect Eliot Spitzer and Lt. Governor-elect David Paterson visited Syracuse University on Wednesday as a part of their tour of Upstate New York.

Spitzer and Chancellor Nancy Cantor met for an informal meeting and light dinner in Crouse Hinds Hall, said SU spokesman Kevin Morrow.

‘The chancellor wants to personally congratulate him and speak to him about her vision,’ Morrow said.

Spitzer also attended the SU basketball game against Northeastern University in the Carrier Dome with Cantor.

Spitzer’s attendance resulted in increased security, said Pat Campbell, the manager of the Carrier Dome.

While in Syracuse, Spitzer and Paterson met with Mayor Matt Driscoll and took a bus tour of Syracuse to see important economic development projects like the Connective Corridor, Kennedy Square and The Warehouse, Morrow said.

‘We are delighted that he decided to come visit campus and look forward to him visiting in the future,’ he said.

Published on November 14, 2006 at 12:00 pm