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“The findings of today’s Siena poll (https://scri.siena.edu/2019/04/16/voters-strongly-say-permanent-property-tax-cap-plastic-bag-ban-are-good-for-ny/) should serve as a major wake-up call for our leaders in Albany. New Yorkers recognize that the State’s business climate and fiscal outlook are troublesome at best. Improving New York’s harsh business climate starts by rejecting proposals including an expanded prevailing wage mandate, a single payer health scheme […]

“Before legislators advance any new bill relating to farm labor, we urge them to commit to additional hearings to get feedback from New York’s diverse agriculture industry. There are more than 35,000 farms across every region of New York State. Farmers and farm workers in Western New York, Southern Tier, North Country and Capital Region […]

“The enactment of a permanent 2% property tax cap is a massive win for hardworking taxpayers across New York State. We’ve been advocating for this measure for more than a decade and we’re grateful that Governor Cuomo and the members of the Legislature finally delivered on the promise to keep the cap for good. Economic […]

“Today’s report from the Department of Labor is another sad reminder of the stark differences between the Upstate and Downstate economies. Of the roughly 100,000 new jobs created in New York in 2018, more than 90 percent were created in the New York City region. As the state budget negotiations move forward, these numbers should […]

ALBANY, NY – Unshackle Upstate was joined by representatives from business and construction organizations in the Capitol today to voice their collective opposition to the expansion of New York State’s prevailing wage mandate.  Specifically, these organizations are opposed to a measure (S.1947/A.1261) that would impose prevailing wage standards on projects receiving any level of state financial support. […]

“We thank the Department of Labor for its careful consideration of the serious concerns raised by employers about the Department’s call-in scheduling regulations. This one-size-fits-all approach would have hurt businesses – especially small businesses – that are already struggling to survive in New York’s harsh business climate. Now more than ever, our leaders in Albany […]

Don’t Block NY Building Coalition Launches to Stop Irresponsible Expansion of Prevailing Wage; Support Economic Development and Competitive Jobs in NYS Nearly 30 Business, Building, Construction, Economic Development, Health Care and Affordable Housing Groups Join Forces to Keep New York Competitive and Economic Development Moving ALBANY – Nearly 30 business, building, affordable housing, construction, health […]

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 […]