At The Business Council,
it is the collective influence of our members that makes our advocacy effective.
When we asked for tax cuts
and regulatory reform, Albany listened. Why? Because they know this plea
comes not from a lobbying staff in Albany, but from you, our members. They
know our agenda is the collective voice for the hopes and concerns of all
New York employers in every business sector and in every corner of
the state
Empire
Blue Cross and Blue Shield has accounted for 1,905 of 1,914 employees
who worked at its World Trade Center Offices. Four employees remain
hospitalized, the firm reported late Friday.
"We continue
to do everything possible to verify the whereabouts of the nine employees
who are still unaccounted for," Michael A
The following message was sent to businesses by Kathryn Wylde, president of the New York City Partnership and Chamber of Commerce.
September 13, 2001
Downtown Brooklyn
Like all Americans, the New York City Partnership/Chamber of Commerce offers condolences and prayers to the families, relatives and friends of those who are missing and those who perished in the terrorist attack that destroyed the World Trade Center complex on Tuesday
In the wake of the Sept.
11 terrorist attacks, some National Guard units have been activated
to help with rescue and cleanup efforts. It is also possible that military
reserves may be pressed into service for the same purpose. In light
of these developments, employers should know the relevant employment
laws that spell out how such call-ups will affect employers, employees,
and jobs
ALBANYThe
U.S. Census Bureau released today data on state and local governments'
finances for fiscal 1999, with the most commonly used comparative data
showing New York's "tax gap" with other states essentially unchanged from
the previous year.
Combined
state and local taxes in New York totaled $4,515 per person in 1999, according
to the new Census data
ALBANY
Roland W. Schmitt, one of the world's leading statesmen in science and technology
policy and one of New York's most influential leaders of research and development,
has been chosen to receive the prestigious Corning Award for Excellence.
The award, which
is sponsored by Corning Incorporated, will be presented Wednesday, Sept
The state Department
of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has issued its long-awaited draft
rules for the state's "green building" tax credit. This $25 million
tax incentive program was first approved by the Legislature in 1999,
but has yet to be implemented.
Public comments on the
draft rules will be accepted until October 15, and public hearings have
been scheduled for October 1 in New York City and October 10 in Albany
ALBANYIn radio announcements sponsored by The Business Council, former Governor Hugh L. Carey is urging the Legislature to practice fiscal restraint as it seeks to finalize the state budget for the current fiscal year.
Excess spending, Gov. Carey warns, "could bring us right back to the big deficits of the past
The Business Council
is asking its members what policy issues should be the focus of its
advocacy activities in 2002.
The Steering Committee
of The Council's Government Affairs Council will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
Aug. 29, at The Council to discuss The Council's legislative agenda
next year
The Business Council
has won standing as a party in proceedings in which the state is considering
a proposal to site a new power plant in Bethlehem, Albany County.
The Council is also likely
to win "intervenor" status in a second case, a spokesman for the state
Public Service Commission said