News

28
Jul
2023
Statement on the Passing of Freeman Smith   “We are extremely saddened to learn about the passing of Freeman Smith, a dear friend and dedicated advocate of The Business Council. Freeman was an active member of The Business Council’s Government Affairs Committee, and served as a Trustee of The Business Council of New York State, Inc
20
Jul
2023
New York’s Private Sector Businesses Receive UI Debt Bill, Another Tax on State’s Employers State Has Failed to Address Growing Debt for More Than 900 Days ALBANY – This week, private sector employers across New York received yet another unemployment insurance tax bill from the New York State Department of Labor (DOL)
03
Jul
2023
The Business Council Urges Congress to Reduce Work Eligibility Period for Asylum Seekers Reducing 180 Day Wait Period Helps Entire Economy ALBANY – The Business Council, late last week, sent a letter to the entire New York State Congressional Delegation urging them to support legislation to reduce the number of days asylum seekers must wait to become eligible to work
27
Jun
2023
The Business Council Announces Nominees for the 2023 MWBE Award Businesses Nominated by State Legislators ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State announced Tuesday that 51 businesses have been accepted as nominees for the 2023 Minority and Women's Business Award. The award recognizes and honors the history of minority, women, and LGBTQ+-owned businesses
10
Jun
2023
No Relief for Businesses in the 2023 Legislative Session Missed Opportunities from Legislature Leave Employers Paying More ALBANY – The New York State legislature had many opportunities to help the state’s business community throughout the 2023 legislative session, but very little was done to ease the burden of doing business in the state
07
Jun
2023
Unemployment Insurance Debt Clock Continues to Tick on New York State 869 Days Without Action Increases the Burden on State’s Employers ALBANY – As the legislative session winds down with no expected attempt to address the state’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) fund debt, The Business Council of New York State, on Wednesday, unveiled a clock that monitors how many days have passed without New York lawmakers taking action to minimize the debt created by state-mandated shutdowns
05
Jun
2023
Latest Version of Expanded Producer Responsibility Act is Detrimental to Businesses, Costly to Consumers ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is strongly opposed to the amended version of “Expanded Producer Responsibility” (EPR) legislation introduced last week, with just four days left in the 2023 legislative session
24
May
2023
Today, Assemblymembers Jessica González-Rojas, Phara Souffrant Forrest, Catalina Cruz, and Marcela Mitaynes joined healthcare organizations and business groups to call for the state legislature to pass A3020A/S2237A, which would provide healthcare to undocumented New Yorkers.  Last week, Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, State Senator Gustavo Rivera, Chair of the Senate Health Committee, and Assembly Health Committee Chair Amy Paulin sent a letter with more than 60 legislators to the federal government
10
May
2023
Joseph Alston Joins The Business Council’s Government Affairs Team ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State announced Wednesday, Joseph Alston, has joined the Government Affairs team as a Director of Government Affairs. In his role, Joe will focus on issues related to Housing, Construction, Transportation, Economic Development, and the emerging industry of Digital/Virtual Currency and Assets
02
May
2023
The Business Council’s Response to Calls to Expand the Bottle Bill and Adopt an EPR Mandate ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State, on Tuesday, responded to calls to pass legislation known as the Expanded Bottle Bill and the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act. New York’s leading business advocacy group has created memos in opposition, outlining the reasons why both bills are bad for New York’s employers