ALBANY—The Business Council of New York State's Board of Directors at its January board meeting elected three new members, Marissa Shorenstein, Christopher Booth and Eric Allyn . At the same meeting James Gerace was elected to serve as an officer of The Business Council.
"These three extraordinary individuals will be a great asset to The Business Council as we work to create good jobs and strong communities in New York," said Heather Briccetti, president & CEO of The Business Council of New York State
ALBANY—"For the third year in a row, Governor Cuomo has presented a budget designed to control overall state spending.
The Governor's budget closes a $1 billion plus spending-gap with no new taxes or fees. It also provides additional mandate relief sending a signal to business leaders that the state is prepared to help control the cost of local government
New York State's leading business groups, together with the New York State Conference of Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans, today released a new analysis of health insurance taxes titled, “The Facts About Taxes on New York's Privately Insured.” The report is one component of a public education campaign to increase awareness of the taxes and fees driving up the cost of health insurance
ALBANY—We are pleased that Governor Cuomo's 2013 State of the State message extends his commitment to restraining state spending and avoiding new or increased broad-based taxes. New York is in a stronger position today due to the enactment of critical reforms backed by The Business Council, including a 2 percent cap on the growth of property taxes; pension reforms; a new, permanent economic development low-cost power program and a fiscally responsible state budget
ALBANY— In 2013, The Business Council of New York State, Inc.'s legislative agenda focuses on maintaining and building on the state's fiscal discipline, improving the state's overall business climate and reducing state-imposed business costs and barriers to new investment and job growth.
"The pro-growth momentum we saw in 2011 and 2012 needs to continue for New York to regain its economic strength," said Heather Briccetti, president and CEO of The Business Council
Statement from Business Council President Heather Briccetti
ALBANY—“Yesterday, Cuomo's Education Reform Commission put forth a list of recommendations on how to improve student achievement in New York. The Business Council of New York State is committed to working with the Governor and the Legislature to ensure that students have all the skills necessary to be successful in the post-high school world
ALBANY— The Business Council will kick off the New Year with its 2013 Legislators' Reception on Tuesday evening, January 22, 2013, at the Hotel Albany (formerly the Crowne Plaza Albany). This is the premier networking event for our members and the biggest of its kind in Albany. It represents a great opportunity for New York's business leaders to interact with state legislators and government officials, to discuss key public policy issues for 2013
Thruway Authority Executive Director Tom Madison and Governor Andrew Cuomo talk to reporters about the Thruway's 2013 budget plan that will not include a toll hike.
Heather Briccetti President and CEO of The Business Council talks to reports about the Thruways decision not to raise Thruway tolls
ALBANY—“The Business Council is encouraged by the creation of a bipartisan governance model that will avoid the dysfunction the Senate experienced in 2009 and 2010,” said Heather Briccetti, president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. “The power-sharing deal reached by the IDC and Senate Republicans reflects a commitment to support Governor Cuomo's fiscal reform agenda
ALBANY — The Business Council of New York State, Inc. congratulates Steve McLaughlin for his win in the 107rd State Assembly District.
“Clearly, the voters are rewarding Steve for his tireless efforts on behalf of businesses in New York. He has demonstrated continued support for pro-jobs, pro-growth policies that will lead our state back to economic prosperity,” said Heather Briccetti, president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc