News

05
Dec
2024
The Business Council and more than 30 business groups and associations recently sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul urging her to veto a bill commonly called the "climate superfund bill." (S.2129-B (Krueger)/A.3351-B (Dinowitz)) This legislation targets sellers of fossil fuels while ignoring users as a contributor to emissions
23
Oct
2024
The Business Council of New York State PAC Announces 2024 Political Endorsements ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State Inc’s., Political Action Committee (PAC), today announced a second round of endorsements for the 2024 elections of the New York State Legislature. The complete list of 2024 endorsements is below
22
Oct
2024
New York Business Groups to Governor Hochul:  No New Health Care Costs Employers urge rejection of proposals that will increase their health insurance Albany — As employers prepare for the annual open enrollment season, New York’s business associations are calling on Governor Hochul to reject proposals the Legislature passed during the 2024 session that will increase the cost of their health insurance
22
Oct
2024
  The Business Council Announces Pintail Coffee as Winner of the Minority & Women’s Business Award ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State announced Friday that Pintail Coffee was named the winner of the annual Minority & Women’s Business Award. Pintail Coffee is located in Farmingdale and was nominated by Senator Monica Martinez
15
Oct
2024
“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Tom Donohue, a true champion of business and an example of effective and impassioned leadership. During his time as the head of the US Chamber, he was thoughtful, gracious, and respected by myself and other state chambers whom he worked so closely with
26
Sep
2024
  The Business Council of New York State PAC Announces 2024 Political Endorsements ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State Inc’s. Political Action Committee (PAC) today announced the following endorsements for the 2024 elections of the New York State Legislature. “As New York businesses continue to face economic challenges, we need governmental leaders who are committed to working with the business community
20
Sep
2024
  The Business Council Announces NightRide Thermal as the Inaugural ‘Coolest Thing Made in New York’ Contest   ALBANY – NightRide Thermal, a thermal imaging camera manufacturer based in Brooklyn, received more than 40,000 votes in the final voting round to win the inaugural Coolest Thing Made in New York manufacturing contest
27
Aug
2024
  The Business Council of New York State Announces Finalists for the Inaugural “Coolest Thing Made in New York" Contest   ALBANY—The Business Council of New York State Inc. announced Tuesday that the Coolest Thing Made in New York contest has been narrowed down to two finalists after the public cast more than 15,000 votes in the Round of 4
14
Aug
2024
  The Business Council Receives the 2024 State Chamber of the Year Award from the National Association of State Chambers   ALBANY—This week, The Business Council of New York State Inc., was awarded the 2024 National Association of State Chambers (NASC) State Chamber of the Year Award
12
Aug
2024
  The Business Council of New York State Announces Round of 8 Finalists for the Inaugural “Coolest Thing Made in New York" Contest   ALBANY—The Business Council of New York State Inc. announced Monday that the Coolest Thing Made in New York contest has been narrowed down to eight (8) finalists after the public cast more than 18,000 votes in the Round of 16