The Business Council of New York State

2022 Government Affairs Council Planning Session

Join us for a key date in our annual advocacy cycle, we will be focusing on key legislative issues of interest for business, as well as the political atmosphere in Albany and how the fall elections will influence the legislative session.

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2022 Annual Legislators' Reception

Connect with members of the New York State Legislature and top New York State government officials at our premier networking event - the biggest of its kind in Albany.

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Managing the Coronavirus

The latest information, guidance, and employer resources on COVID-19.

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NEWS CENTER

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Dec

2021

Statement in Response to Governor Hochul's Comments on the State's Economy

"The governor is right in wanting to avoid disrupting a recovering economy, especially during the holiday season. From the beginning of the pandemic, businesses have been proactive in their response by adapting to policy changes and government mandates, all while creating safer conditions for employees and customers

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Nov

2021

The Business Council Welcomes Paul Zuber To Head Government Affairs

The Business Council Welcomes Paul Zuber To Head Government Affairs ALBANY – Paul Zuber is joining The Business Council of New York State Inc., as Executive Vice President, effective November 29. Mr. Zuber is bringing extensive public policy experience to The Business Council. For the last eleven years, he was Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at Albany Strategic Advisors

18

Nov

2021

More than $25 billion will come to New York to update and repair critical infrastructure across the state.

More than $25 billion will come to New York to update and repair critical infrastructure across the state. https://t.co/iBnBf059TH — The Business Council (@BusinessNYS) November 18, 2021

11

Nov

2021

President & CEO Heather Briccetti named to City & State Power of Diversity: Women 100 list

Congratulations to the boss, @briccetti , on being named to the City & State Power of Diversity: Women 100 list! We are proud of the work we do here and for Heather's leadership advocating & being the voice of business in New York State.https://t.co/pToCbWjyzw — The Business Council (@BusinessNYS)

10

Nov

2021

Statement on Passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

“The Business Council applauds the New York State Congressional Delegation members who supported the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Despite the misinformation and political backlash surrounding the vote, this bill is an investment of over $500 billion into the nation’s infrastructure with approximately $27 billion in assets to New York State to update and repair critical infrastructure, which is a win for everyone, including taxpayers, businesses, and the economy