ALBANY, N.Y. — Online Consumer Data Collection and concerns about privacy were the feature topics of the New York Technology Roundtable today presented by speaker Jim Halpert, partner at DLA Piper.
"The Business Council and our members take customer privacy very seriously and make every effort to ensure they know how their personal information is being used,” said Marcus Ferguson, director of government affairs for The Business Council of New York State, Inc
Federal, state and local government and energy industry leaders gathered yesterday to unveil the completed construction of the New York Independent System Operator‘s NYISO) new, $38 million primary power control center. The 64,000-square-foot control facility features the latest digital monitoring technologies to strengthen grid reliability and security throughout the state and region
ALBANY—The recently finalized FY 2014-2015 New York state budget includes major reforms to the state's corporate income tax system and estate tax that will broaden the state's tax bases, lower tax rates and reduce the complexity of New York's flawed corporate tax code, according to a new report released by the Tax Foundation
Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., President and CEO of The Business Council of New York State
ALBANY, N.Y.—“For the fourth year in a row, the budget reflects a plan to control spending — keeping it at less than two percent — illustrating the commitment of Governor Cuomo and New York's legislative leaders to keep New York on the path to prosperity
Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., President and CEO of The Business Council of New York State
ALBANY N.Y.—As New York approaches the second round of Common Core-aligned state assessments in math and English language, it is important that our state remain committed to helping our students reach a higher level of achievement
ALBANY N.Y.—The Business Council of New York State, the primary advocacy group for business in New York, announced today it will kick-off its 100th anniversary celebration. The anniversary will be marked through events, information for members and business owners and awards that celebrate businesses that create good jobs and strong communities throughout the state
ALBANY, N.Y. —As the Governor and New York State Legislature enter final budget negotiations, The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is calling for a final state budget that boost jobs and New York's economy.
“Job creation and economic growth are key to building strong communities in New York,” said Heather C
Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., President and CEO of The Business Council of New York State
ALBANY, N.Y. — Paying for public campaign financing through surcharges on enforcement penalties and settlements is one of the worst ideas being floated around Albany under the guise of “political reform
Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., President and CEO of The Business Council of New York State
ALBANY, N.Y.—"The panel's report rightfully supports continuation of high standards, and also balances the need to have assessments that will ensure New York students are on the pathway to success and the need to correct some of the problems with initial Common Core implementation
ALBANY— The Business Council of New York State joined more than 200 tourism industry professionals in Albany today for the Tourism Industry Coalition's Tourism Action Day supporting sustained and increased funding for New York State's travel and tourism industries.
“New York has made great gains the past few years in supporting and investing in the state's tourism industry,” said Heather C