News

04
Jan
2024
  “We would like to see a measured approach to expanding Paid Family Leave (PFL) policies before implementing more burdens. Eliminating barriers already in place, beginning with the extended COVID sick leave policy in which New York is the only state remaining to mandate such a program, will make it more manageable for businesses to adjust to anything new the state implements moving forward
12
Dec
2023
  The Business Council Applauds Signing of the CPA Ownership Legislation  New Law Will Expand Private Sector Business Activity and Generate Millions in Taxable Income ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State Inc., on Tuesday, applauded Governor Hochul’s approval of legislation allowing public accounting firms to organize in New York State with a “simple majority” of ownership by CPAs
16
Nov
2023
  Statement On Governor Hochul Signing Clean Slate Legislation "We are pleased this common-sense legislation is now law. Many of The Business Council's members have long supported second-chance initiatives committed to reducing barriers for the formerly incarcerated. This bill allows our state’s economy to grow by giving people from historically marginalized communities a new opportunity and our employers, who are struggling to hire new talent, access to a larger pool of individuals ready to work
02
Nov
2023
  The Business Council of New York State, Inc. Launches  National Civics Bee   New York State middle school students will test their civics knowledge and compete for national title (Albany, NY) — New York middle school students will have the opportunity to compete in the National Civics Bee for the first time during the 2023-2024 school year
30
Oct
2023
  Report: Finance Industry Hampered by New York’s Continued Population Decline, Out-Migration, and Stagnation Trends  Decline Began Pre-Pandemic, Accelerated During Shutdowns & Policy Changes ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State, along with the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) and the New York Bankers Association (NYBA), recently supported an independent report on the financial services sector in New York State and the impact it has on the economy
16
Oct
2023
  Unemployment Insurance Debt Clock Reaches 1,000 Days of No Action Fiscal Burden on State’s Employers Growing   ALBANY – One thousand days have passed without New York State officials addressing the state’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) debt bill.  The state borrowed federal funds to pay unemployment benefits following mandated business shutdowns during the COVID pandemic, and the state’s outstanding debt still totals nearly $7 billion
12
Oct
2023
  Statement in Response to Public Service Commission Decision Today’s Public Service Commission decision on increased funding for certain renewable generation projects clearly illustrates the practical and financial challenges New York State needs to address as it implements the CLCPA’s key mandates
06
Oct
2023
  The Business Council of New York State Announces Inaugural Manufacturing Week Bus Tour Across New York State Week-Long Trip to Cover 1,000 Miles and Includes 10 Facility Tours ALBANY – In an effort to highlight New York’s manufacturing history and showcase the current employers of the industry, The Business Council of New York State, on Friday, kicked off a week-long manufacturing bus tour across New York State
26
Sep
2023
The Business Council of New York State Announces Statewide Campaign to Urge Albany to Create and Implement Smart, Affordable, and Reliable Energy Policies   Business Groups from Across the State Announce Support for the New Campaign   Progress Is Essential – But Transition to a Low Carbon Economy Must Be Thoughtful And Practical   Campaign Comes on Heels of Growing Concerns Regarding Energy Reliability, Costs and Adverse Impacts on Households and Businesses   Albany (September 26, 2023)  – The Business Council of New York State announced today the first of several state-wide information campaigns designed to educate New York voters on the impacts of significant legislation approved by state lawmakers
22
Sep
2023
New Board Chair, Three New Directors Elected to Serve The Business Council of New York State Inc. Newly Elected Officers Announced at Annual Meeting Albany, NY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc. announced that Richard E. Constable, EVP, Global Head of Government Affairs and Social Impact for Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp