Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., President and CEO of The Business Council of New York State
ALBANY, N.Y.—“For the fourth year in a row, the budget reflects a plan to control spending — keeping it at less than two percent — illustrating the commitment of Governor Cuomo and New York's legislative leaders to keep New York on the path to prosperity
Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., President and CEO of The Business Council of New York State
ALBANY N.Y.—As New York approaches the second round of Common Core-aligned state assessments in math and English language, it is important that our state remain committed to helping our students reach a higher level of achievement
ALBANY N.Y.—The Business Council of New York State, the primary advocacy group for business in New York, announced today it will kick-off its 100th anniversary celebration. The anniversary will be marked through events, information for members and business owners and awards that celebrate businesses that create good jobs and strong communities throughout the state
ALBANY, N.Y. —As the Governor and New York State Legislature enter final budget negotiations, The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is calling for a final state budget that boost jobs and New York's economy.
“Job creation and economic growth are key to building strong communities in New York,” said Heather C
Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., President and CEO of The Business Council of New York State
ALBANY, N.Y. — Paying for public campaign financing through surcharges on enforcement penalties and settlements is one of the worst ideas being floated around Albany under the guise of “political reform
Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., President and CEO of The Business Council of New York State
ALBANY, N.Y.—"The panel's report rightfully supports continuation of high standards, and also balances the need to have assessments that will ensure New York students are on the pathway to success and the need to correct some of the problems with initial Common Core implementation
ALBANY— The Business Council of New York State joined more than 200 tourism industry professionals in Albany today for the Tourism Industry Coalition's Tourism Action Day supporting sustained and increased funding for New York State's travel and tourism industries.
“New York has made great gains the past few years in supporting and investing in the state's tourism industry,” said Heather C
ALBANY, N.Y. — Raising the bar for students in New York state is imperative to foster college and career readiness, yet New York's path to adopting new, more rigorous education standards has been fraught with misinformation, according to a new fact sheet, Workforce Readiness and the Common Core, released by The Business Council of New York State
Statement from Heather C. Briccetti Esq., president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc.:
"The Business Council of New York State strongly supports the higher academic standards in the Common Core and believes that the state must continue to implement the curriculum without delay
ALBANY, N.Y. - The Business Council of New York State, Inc. presented testimony today outlining how the adoption of the Executive Budget's business tax reform provisions will lower business tax burdens and produce significant job, income and economic benefits for the state.
“The strong economic impact of this tax reform package is due to tax reductions being targeted in industries with high economic multipliers, such as manufacturing, information, real estate and financial services, “said Kenneth Pokalsky, The Business Council's vice president of government affairs