ALBANY, N.Y.—“We applaud Basil Seggos’s appointment as the commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation,” said Darren Suarez, director of government affairs at The Business Council of New York State. “We have a good working relationship with Basil, and he has demonstrated a commitment to a sustainable approach to the environment and New York’s natural resources
ALBANY, N.Y.—The Business Council of New York State's Board of Directors has elected G. Thomas Tranter, Jr., president of Corning Enterprises, as Chairman of the state’s leading business advocacy organization. For the past year, Mr. Tranter has served as co-chair alongside David Smith, who exits as the longest serving chair in The Business Council’s history
ALBANY, N.Y.—The Business Council of New York State, Inc. today announced that a number of manufacturers involved in NYS P-TECH partnerships across the state will host open houses in October to commemorate Manufacturing Day. The official Manufacturing Day is on October 2, and the events — geared toward local parents, teachers and other community members — are part of a nationwide effort to educate the public on modern manufacturing and draw attention to outstanding job opportunities in the industry
ALBANY, N.Y.—"It's crucial for New York to continue implementing the Common Core, while ensuring that students, teachers and parents have the resources they need to adapt to these quality education standards," said Heather C. Briccetti, president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc
ALBANY, N.Y.—The Business Council of New York State, Inc. today endorsed Fred Akshar for New York State Senate in the 52nd District.
“Fred is the type of pro-business, pro-growth voice that we need in Albany,” said Heather C. Briccetti, president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State
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ALBANY, N.Y.—“It is ironic and troubling that just days into the school year the teacher’s union is asking its members to spend their energy trying to repress opposing views rather than focus on fixing the crisis in our schools,” said Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State Inc
ALBANY—We are very excited to announce the winners of this year’s Corning Award for Excellence and the 2015 Chamber of the Year Award. Both winners will be celebrated at this year’s Annual Meeting, Sept. 16-18 at The Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing, NY. Register here to help us honor them
ALBANY, N.Y.—“Today’s action by the acting Labor Commissioner, and subsequent endorsement of a statewide $15 an hour minimum wage for all workers by Governor Cuomo, while not unexpected, are still deeply disappointing,” said Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc
ALBANY, N.Y.—On July 22, 2015 a three-member wage board, empaneled by the New York State Department of Labor at the request of the governor, recommended a minimum wage of $15 an hour for all fast food workers in New York State.
The board recommended the wage be phased in at a different schedule in different parts of the state, reaching $15 an hour by December of 2018 in New York City, and by July of 2021 for the rest of the state