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ALBANY, N.Y.—“The State election results are good news for The Business Council's pro-growth, pro-jobs agenda and for New Yorkers.  “We congratulate Governor Cuomo on his re-election, and look forward to continuing our good working relationship with his administration. There is more work to do promoting economic growth and competitiveness, including regulatory reform and local mandate relief, and we need to continue on a fiscally responsible path

ALBANY, N.Y.—The issue of "equal pay" keeps coming up in congressional and state legislative races. Recently "Vote Cope," the political arm of New York State United Teachers, began running ads saying George Amedore voted against "equal pay" during his two Assembly terms. But "equal pay" has been a matter of federal and New York state law for 50 years

John Gilbert of Rudin Management Company, Inc. shows how the DiBoss system analyses real-time data from the company's office building at 345 Park Ave. in Manhattan to maintain efficient use of energy in the building. ALBANY—Rudin Management Company, Inc. was awarded The Business Council of New York State's Environmental Committee Chairman's Award for its Digital Building Operating System (Di-BOSS) which uses data such as building occupancy, outside weather and other factors to maintain optimal indoor temperatures and the most efficient use of energy

ALBANY, N.Y.—The Jobs NY Committee is on the air and in the mail in support of four State Senate candidates who are endorsed by The Business Council PAC. Please click on the candidates' names to listen to radio spots for: Terrence Murphy (R) in Senate District 40 (Duchess Putnam and Westchester Counties)

Albany, NY—October 23, 2014—The Business Council of New York State has announced the four finalists for the Environmental Committee Chairman's Award, to be presented at the statewide business organization's Annual Environment Conference, October 29 – 31, at The Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Springs, New York

Albany, N.Y.—The Political Action Committee of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. has endorsed Dr. Terrence Murphy for New York State Senate in the 40th District. “Dr. Terrence Murphy's experience as the owner of two businesses, and the private sector approach to government that he has demonstrated as a Yorktown councilman, make him well-suited to serve in the New York State Senate,” said Heather C

Albany, N.Y.—The Political Action Committee of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. has endorsed Rich Funke for New York State Senate in the 55th District. “The many people in the Rochester area who know Rich from his long career in broadcasting also know that Rich is committed to community service through his volunteer efforts for the Golisano Children's Hospital, Camp Good Days and Special Times, Cancer Action and Special Olympics among others, he views service in the State Senate as an extension of his community service and that attitude is welcome in public office,” said Heather C

Albany, N.Y.—The Political Action Committee of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. has endorsed Michael Venditto for New York State Senate in the 8th District. “Michael Venditto has supported and cast the deciding vote on two zero tax increase budgets as a member of the Nassau County Legislature

Albany, N.Y.—The Political Action Committee of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. has endorsed Robert Ortt for New York State Senate in the 62nd District. “Rob Ortt's governmental experience as North Tonawanda Mayor, where he has focused on that city's economic revival, and his commitment to the issues that are important to the business community, such as controlling state spending and taxes and reforming burdensome mandates, make him well-suited to represent upstate in the New York State Senate,” said Heather C