Let's talk engines.

"Economic engine" and "intellectual engine" are phrases Spitzer used to describe his hopes for Stony Brook.
But how about "engine with no fuel"?

Frederick G. Floss, head of SUNY's faculty union, offered reporters the metaphor in a press release reacting to the governor's proposed budget.

"We applaud the governor for recognizing the need to invest in SUNY and CUNY over the long term, but it must also do so over the short term," Floss said.

"The lack of state budget funding for more full-time faculty leaves New York's economic engine with no fuel."