“I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Father Peter Young. An icon in the Capital District, Father Young devoted his life to serving those less fortunate and improving the lives of individuals struggling with addiction. It was a great honor for The Business Council to recognize those efforts and build on his message of selfless service by creating the Father Peter G
The Business Council of New York State Inc., PAC announces 2020 Legislative Endorsements
Albany, NY – The Business Council of New York State Political Action Committee (PAC) today released the following 2020 Legislative endorsements. Endorsements are based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to legislators’ voting records and their engagement with The Business Council on our advocacy agenda, candidate’s response to the PAC’s policy questionnaire and their positions on key policy issues
"It’s a sad day for me personally and all of New York State. Joe Bruno was a dedicated public servant, a great boss and tremendous ally to New York State business. His three decade long leadership made New York State better and led to positive economic growth in his Capital Region home district. Joe Bruno will be missed by many friends and family, including myself as I am heartbroken today
New Board Chair, Six New Directors Elected to Serve The Business Council of New York State Inc.
Newly Elected Officers Announced at Annual Meeting
Albany, NY – Donna DeCarolis, President of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation was recently elected Chair of The Business Council of New York State Inc
Testimony to Federal Aviation Administration
re: LaGuardia AirTrain EIS Review
Presented by:
Johnny Evers, PhD
Senior Director of Government Affairs
Good afternoon. My name is John Evers and I serve as the Senior Director of Government Affairs of the Business Council of New York State
"We mourn the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, whose unwavering commitment to equality and justice benefited us all. To quote her; "fight for the things you care about, but do it ibn a way that will lead others to follow you."
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Heather Briccetti
President & CEO, The Business Council
Business Council announces 2020 Annual Meeting award recipients, Agenda for Virtual Event
Honorees named for Corning Award, Member of the Year, Fr. Young Award for Community Service and Chamber of the year
ALBANY, N.Y.— The Business Council of New York State, Inc. today announced the winners of this year’s Annual Meeting awards
Testimony to
New York State Senate Standing Committee on Consumer Protection
“The Twenty-First Century Antitrust Act (S.8700)”
Presented by
Ken Pokalsky, Vice President
and
Lev Ginsburg, Senior Director, Government Affairs
Monday, September 14, 2020
The Business Council is the state’s largest statewide employer advocacy organization, representing 2,400 private sector employers – large and small, in all sectors, across the entire state
"I am deeply saddened to learn Ed Bartholomew has passed away. Ed earned a well-deserved reputation for being a dedicated and skilled public servant, in his many professional roles throughout his career where he brought great value to the communities he served. He was also a great friend, whose genuine warmth, intelligence and wit were apparent to everyone he encountered
“Today is a good day for US companies, particularly those here in New York State who rely on trade and access to markets in Canada & Mexico. The USMCA is a positive, new agreement that will provide opportunity for our businesses to prosper. After a turbulent start to the year many employers are looking for anything to help them rebound and the USMCA agreement should help provide an avenue for this moving forward