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)
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
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
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
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
The Business Council of New York State to Host Second Annual National Civics Bee New York State Finals
Students from Staten Island, Rochester & Central New York to Compete for Trip to National Finals
ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State is proud to announce the second annual National Civics Bee New York State Competition, an exciting event designed to foster civic engagement among students across the state
Statement on UI Debt Funding
Businesses across New York State are grateful to finally be relieved of this multi-billion-dollar burden that has served as an added tax on all our employers for the past four years. This debt cost businesses over $6 billion, removing the opportunity for many small employers to reinvest in their businesses or local economies
State Business Groups, Builders File Legal Challenge Against New York’s Revised Freshwater Wetlands Regulations
ALBANY – A broad group of statewide business associations and individual developers filed a legal challenge Wednesday against the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) updated freshwater wetlands regulation (6 NYCRR Part 664)
"The business community appreciates the inclusion of an interest payment on the UI debt in this year’s budget. However, we believe there was a missed opportunity by not accepting the Assembly proposal to pay off the debt entirely. The same businesses who were forced to shutdown and then attempt to rebuild our economy will continue to shoulder the brunt of the burden until meaningful relief comes