Press Releases

ALBANY, NY – Unshackle Upstate, a pro-taxpayer education and advocacy organization, has submitted to a letter to Senator Todd Kaminsky requesting for additional hearings to be held in Upstate communities regarding the New York State Climate and Community Protection Act. In late January, the Senate announced that Senator Kaminsky would lead three hearings to solicit public feedback […]

“We thank Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and members of the Senate for standing up for struggling homeowners and passing a permanent 2-percent property tax cap today. Since its enactment in 2011, the property tax cap has saved homeowners billions of dollars and given hardworking New Yorkers some relief from double-digit property take hikes. Considering […]

“We fully support the Governor’s adherence to a 2-percent state spending cap and his call for a permanent 2-percent property tax cap. The property tax cap has saved overburdened homeowners approximately $25 billion since its passage. Enacting a permanent property tax cap should be a top legislative priority in the coming weeks. We’re also encouraged […]

BUFFALO, NY – Unshackle Upstate, a pro-taxpayer education and advocacy organization, has released its 2019 Advocacy Agenda. The in-depth document details the organization’s stance on more than 40 issues confronting taxpayers and employers across New York. The organization’s key priorities for the 2019 legislative session include: Continued fiscal responsibility; Make the 2-percent property tax cap […]

“We wholeheartedly approve Governor Cuomo’s call for a permanent 2-percent property tax cap in 2019. Since its enactment, the property tax cap has saved overburdened homeowners more than $8 billion. We encourage the members of the Legislature to join with Governor Cuomo and pass a strong, permanent property tax cap upon their return to Albany. […]

“On behalf of Unshackle Upstate, I would like to congratulate tonight’s election winners. We are especially proud to have supported Bob Antonacci and George Amedore and look forward to working with them in the coming months. As we transition to the upcoming legislative session, our leaders in Albany must consider the significant challenges facing the […]

“Upstate voters who were expecting to hear a substantive debate tonight between Andrew Cuomo and Marc Molinaro regarding key Upstate issues shouldn’t hold their breath. There was no specific discussion about Upstate’s declining population, the state’s job-killing business climate or crumbling local roads and bridges. In light of this disappointing debate, we urge Andrew Cuomo […]

BUFFALO, NY – In an effort to ensure that the concerns of Upstate taxpayers are addressed in the upcoming Gubernatorial debate, Unshackle Upstate has advanced the following five questions to the debate moderators as well as Andrew Cuomo and Marc Molinaro: – While New York’s 2% property tax cap has saved homeowners billions of dollars […]

BUFFALO, NY – Unshackle Upstate, through its political action committee UPAC, today announced its slate of 2018 legislative endorsements. The bi-partisan list is comprised of 15 Senate candidates and 24 Assembly candidates. “At Unshackle Upstate we believe in supporting candidates who support the issues that matter to the Upstate economy. We’re proud to endorse the […]

“The Tax Foundation’s new report is yet another reminder that our leaders in Albany should be more focused on New York’s business climate rather than the weather. With the exception of New Jersey, New York’s neighboring states all offer a better tax environment for employers. If our elected officials are serious about strengthening the economy and reversing […]