ALBANY, N.Y.—“We are incredibly disappointed that the administration allowed fear-mongering to once again lead the way,” said Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. “The decision to deny the approvals necessary for the construction of the Constitution Pipeline will have a direct and immediate negative impact on our state’s economy
ALBANY, N.Y.—“After several years of progress in New York - controlling state spending, reducing business taxes, restraining real property taxes, and more - this year's budget produced far more harm than good for the state's economy, and dimmed prospects for renewed economic growth upstate. Fortunately, there are many steps that can be taken to lower costs, reduce barriers and promote growth
ALBANY, N.Y.—“We are disappointed with the multi-billion dollar increase in the minimum wage. This increase – at $8000 per job upstate and $13,000 downstate when fully implemented - is still too much for many businesses. The last thing employers need is higher state-imposed costs. We are further discouraged that the budget deal includes the most expansive Paid Family Leave law in the nation, while leaving out meaningful business cost reductions, such as workers’ compensation reform, and targeted small business tax cuts
ALBANY, N.Y.—“As lawmakers head into the final days of negotiations on the Fiscal Year 2016-17 state budget, The Business Council of New York State is asking them to first, do no harm. Moving away from the rhetoric, the fact is this; a $15.7 billion dollar hike on our state’s employers is simply untenable
ALBANY, N.Y.—The Business Council of New York State, Inc. today endorsed Chris McGrath for New York State Senate in the 9th District special election to be held on Tuesday, April 19.
“Chris McGrath is known as a hard worker with a tenacious commitment to his neighbors and his family. His strong support of reducing New York’s crushing tax burden makes him the only choice for the state’s business community,” said Heather C
ALBANY, N.Y.—Manufacturers from across the state, led by The Manufacturers Alliance of New York and The Business Council of New York State Inc., held their 8th Annual Lobby Day today to meet with key lawmakers and highlight legislative issues important to New York’s manufacturers.
“Manufacturing leaders are in Albany today to talk to legislators on issues that directly impact manufacturers’ ability to invest and grow in New York,” said Randy Wolken, President of the Manufacturers Alliance
ALBANY, N.Y.—“The tax cut proposals put forward by the state Senate majority are significant and address some of the issues impacting New York’s competiveness in relation to the rest of the country,” said Heather C. Briccetti, president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc
ALBANY, N.Y.—The Business Council of New York State, Inc. today reminded lawmakers of its legislative agenda and its strident opposition to proposals to drastically increase the minimum wage and enact the country’s most expansive Paid Family Leave law.
“As we head into the final weeks of negotiations on the 2016-17 state budget, we are asking state lawmakers to remember who drives New York’s economy,” said Heather C
In late January, the Siena College Research Institute released the findings of its ninth annual Upstate New York Business Leader Survey, sponsored by my organization, The Business Council of New York State, Inc. The survey's findings should come as no surprise to anyone who has lived and worked in New York
ALBANY, N.Y.—The Business Council of New York State, Inc. today released its analysis of the current Paid Family Leave proposals and found that, if enacted, New York would have the most expansive and least business-friendly Paid Family Leave law in the nation.
“New York State employers are already facing a blizzard of federal and state labor law mandates and cost increases