ALBANY— The Business Council of New York State warns that a bill (S.4315/A.7572) to limit gas emissions could have a devastating impact on New York's economy. The bill has already passed the Assembly and could be before the State Senate tomorrow.
“As our economy continues to suffer from a prolonged recession, we cannot afford a new law that will dramatically increase the cost of doing business in New York and would have little impact on global greenhouse gas emissions,” said Kenneth Adams, president & CEO of The Business Council of New York State
ALBANY— Today's announcement by the US Department of Labor that the nation's employers shed another 247,000 jobs in July is stark reminder that while the worst of the recession may be behind us, job losses continue to mount and people looking for work have a long and difficult road ahead of them
ALBANY— "We applaud Governor Paterson's effort to eliminate regulations that make it hard for businesses in New York to create jobs," said Kenneth Adams, president and CEO of the Business Council of New York State, Inc. "Private sector job growth is the key to economic recovery. Governor Paterson's proposal on regulatory reform rightly recognizes that state government needs to remove obstacles to private sector job growth in order for New York's economy to recover
ALBANY—The Business Council of New York State's Board of Directors has elected two new members, William J. Golden and Gail Grimmett.
“These two extraordinary individuals will be a great asset to The Business Council as we work to create good jobs and strong communities in New York,” said Kenneth Adams, president & CEO of The Business Council of New York State
ALBANY— The rising cost of health insurance coverage is a major concern for New York's businesses. While most acknowledge the need for health care reform, they are increasingly concerned about adding new costs through higher taxes.
Unlike many other states, New York already has an extensive health care infrastructure with a variety of public plans subsidized by huge health care taxes charged to the state's employers and others
ALBANY— New York's per-pupil spending in 2006-2007 was the highest in the nation, 65 percent above the national average, according to data released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau.
The data shows New York had the highest per-pupil total in the nation at $15,981 in 2006-2007 -- 65 percent above the national average of $9,666
Kenneth Adams
President & CEO
The Business Council of New York State, Inc.
Thank you. It is a pleasure to be here this morning to speak to you in beautiful Saratoga County. I want to thank Peter for inviting me and for the support he and this Chamber have shown to the Business Council in our efforts
ALBANY— “The new unemployment numbers in New York are staggering. They show that state government must do everything it can to help the private sector recover and create jobs. The state's economy cannot stand another round of tax increases or mandates on private sector employers,” said Kenneth Adams, president & CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc
ALBANY— “It is vitally important that the state Senate find a way to come together and extend the Power for Jobs and Energy Cost Savings Benefit Programs before they expire on July 1,” said Kenneth Adams, president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State. “Nearly 600 companies employing more than 300,000 New Yorkers rely on these programs to make their New York operations affordable
ALBANY— “Streamlining local government in New York is necessary to bring down costs and make New York competitive again,” said Kenneth Adams, president & CEO of The Business Council of New York State. “The consolidation bill signed into law by Gov. David Paterson provides an important tool for New York citizens to make local government more efficient