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04
Jul
2025
  Statement on the Recently Approved Federal Tax Legislation Benefits for Businesses “Businesses in New York State appreciate the work that our congressional delegation did in extending the tax cuts, fighting to preserve the pass-through entity tax mechanism (PTET), and raising the cap on deductibility of state and local taxes (SALT)
01
Jul
2025
New York and Ontario Business Leaders Urge Tariff Resolution The Business Council of New York State and the Ontario Chamber Urge Resolution to U.S.-Canada Tariff Dispute and Launch of USMCA Review ALBANY – As the 4th of July holiday approaches and with Canadians celebrating Canada Day, The Business Council of New York State (BCNYS) and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) today issued a joint statement urging a swift resolution to trade issues between the U
24
Jun
2025
  The Business Council of New York State Announces Second Annual “Coolest Thing Made in New York" Contest to Highlight Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence Statewide Statewide Manufacturers Encouraged to Apply by July 18 Deadline   ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State Inc
06
Jun
2025
The Business Council of New York State, Inc., and two partnering chambers, The Business Council of Westchester and the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, recently held a DC Fly In event. During the two days in Washington, D.C., registrants attended meetings with the Trump administration and federal business groups, a welcome reception, and a private guided tour of the US Capitol
30
May
2025
The Business Council of New York State Announces Winner of Second Annual National Civics Bee New York State Finals ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State proudly announces Victoria Figliolia of Staten Island Academy, representing the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, as the second annual National Civics Bee New York State Competition winner

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Events

July 22, 2025

17th Annual Business Council Member Golf Classic

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September 17-19, 2025

2025 Annual Meeting

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October 30-31, 2025

2025 Environmental Regulation and Sustainability Conference

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RECENT MEMOS

Support new provisions governing contracts between the state and not-for-profit organizations
S.7001 (Mayer) / A.7616 (Paulin)
Joseph Alston
Opposition to amending the Limited Liability Company Law to expand beneficial ownership disclosure…
A.8662A (Gallagher)/S.8432 (Holyman-Sigal)
Joseph Alston
Online Insurance Verification System for Auto Coverage
S.5331-A (Bailey) / A.4404-A (Weprin)
Chelsea Lemon
Standardized Definitions for Insurance Policies
S.4963 (Bailey) / A.1572 (Weprin)
Chelsea Lemon

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