Governor Pataki urges businesses, citizens to contribute to New York State World Trade Center Relief Fund

Business Council will collect contributions from member companies

Governor Pataki has announced the creation of a special state fund to accept donations from those who wish to support the World Trade Center emergency response and victims support efforts.

The Governor's office has specifically asked that Business Council member companies wishing to contribute to this fund send their contributions in care of The Business Council, rather than to the state directly. State offices handling the fund are currently backlogged, the Governor's office has said.

Business Council members wishing to contribute to the fund should make checks payable to "New York State World Trade Center Relief Fund."

The Governor said the new fund would be coordinated with the September 11th Fund established by United Way, and the Twin Towers Fund established by New York City. For the press release announcing the fund, follow this link: http://www.state.ny.us/governor/press/year01/sept14_3_01.htm