Issues: Economic Development

Senator Squadron, Speaker Silver, Secretary of State Perales Welcome New York's First Benefit Corporations

Silver-Squadron Bill Allowing Businesses to Pursue Socially Responsible Practices as well as Profit Became Law Today

Businesses Line Up to Become First Benefit Corps in the State

NEW YORK – State Senator Daniel Squadron, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, and Secretary of State Cesar Perales today welcomed New York's first benefit corporations, as legislation allowing businesses to pursue socially responsible practices as well as profit went into effect. Secretary Perales accepted the paperwork to register the businesses as New York’s first benefit corporations.

The Squadron-Silver legislation (S79-A/A4692-A), signed into law in December, makes New York the seventh state in the country to allow benefit corps, which are companies that have a “double bottom line” of profit and socially or environmentally responsible practices. 

February 10, 2012
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Senator Montgomery Announces NYSABPRL's 41st Annual Legislative Conference Workshop & Event Schedule

The 41st Annual Legislative Conference of the NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators will convene on Friday, February 17th and conclude on Sunday, February 19th, 2012. The theme of this year’s conference is “Open Doors to Employment, Opens Doors to Empowerment."

The Conference schedule of educational workshops and weekend-long events is included here in a pdf format that can be downloaded.  More information on the Legislative Conference may be obtained by visiting www.nysabprl.org.

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February 9, 2012
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SEN. RITCHIE APPEARS ON WSYR'S BOB LONSBERRY SHOW

Talking budget, job creation--and Gov. Cuomo's kind words about the Senator, following her introduction of him at Syracuse's OnCenter on February 8.

February 8, 2012
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Senator Martins Speaks at Floral Park Chamber of Commerce Meeting

Senator Jack M. Martins was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Floral Park Chamber of Commerce. Senator Martins spoke to the members of the chamber and then answered questions about issues in the community and the state legislature's goals for the new year. Senator Martins thanked the chamber for allowing him the opportunity to speak with them.

He is pictured here with vice-president Tom Clifford.

February 8, 2012
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RITCHIE: DEC WANTS TO RESTORE PROTECTION TO WALLEYE SPAWN

Famous Spawning Run Was Put at Risk When Patrols Abruptly Pulled Last Year

State Senator Patty Ritchie today pressed the state’s top environmental officer over the need to protect a vital walleye spawning area from poachers, and was told the agency plans to restore its patrols to safeguard the vulnerable spot.

February 7, 2012
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IDC Releases Regulation Reform Plan

Some New & Outdated Agency Rules Threaten Key Industries, Tax Resources, Provide Little Public Protection,  IDC Finds

The Independent Democratic Conference today unveiled a plan to reform New York's regulatory process, putting safeguards in place that will protect businesses from overly burdensome regulations, protecting residents, and creating a more stable economic environment.

The reform plan came after an exhaustive review by the IDC that found a series outdated rules and proposed regulations that stifles economic growth, and, in some cases, could destroy key industries in New York without a corresponding public benefit.

February 7, 2012
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DAILY PEEKSKILL: PEEKSKILL SUMMIT FOCUSES ON SOUTH STREET REDEVELOPMENT

 

by Jessica Glenza

PEEKSKILL, N.Y. – New York State Sen. Greg Ball (R-Patterson) travelled to Peekskill Friday morning to discuss redevelopment projects with Mayor Mary Foster and a panel of Peekskill City officials and prominent residents.

February 6, 2012
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FEDS APPROVE ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY FOREIGN TRADE ZONE

Will Be A Boon To Efforts To Bring New Jobs, Businesses To Area

February 3, 2012
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New York State Designates Cambria Technology Park "Shovel Ready"

Senator Maziarz joined local leaders on February 2, 2012 to announce that the Cambria high-tech business park on Lockport Road  has been certified “shovel ready” by New York State.  The “shovel ready” certification means all major permitting issues have been addressed prior to a business expressing interest in the location.  The certification is key to attracting businesses with good paying jobs for local residents since the lengthy and costly permitting process is already complete.  Local and state officials worked closely together and were aided by a $300,000 grant from National Grid to achieve the “shovel ready” status. 

February 2, 2012
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MEDIA ADVISORY: SENATOR BALL HOSTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ROUNDTABLE IN PEEKSKILL

 

 

***MEDIA ADVISORY******Friday, February 3rd at 11:00 a.m.-12 p.m.***

February 2, 2012
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Your Voice with Senator Ranzenhofer - January 31

Senator Ranzenhofer discusses legislation to expand the DNA database, the status of the STAMP project in Genesee county, and other issues in the State Capitol.

February 1, 2012
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RITCHIE: N.Y. IS ‘COMMITTED’ TO FORT DRUM

State’s Economic Chief Vows Response to New BRAC Challenge

January 31, 2012
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Ranzenhofer requests State investment in STAMP project

Seeks $9 million for next 2 years to move project forward

 

State Senator Michael H. Ranzenhofer has written to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, requesting his continued support in the form of a $9 million investment in the STAMP project for each of the next two years to bring the project to Shovel-Ready-Lite status. 

January 31, 2012
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Inkblot districts are visible proof of Albany’s gerrymandering

The New York Daily News editorial investigates the oddly shaped districts in the Senate GOP's redistricting proposal and how they represent the unjustified approach Republicans used to draw district lines.

Do not mistake the nearby shapes for Rorschach inkblots.

They are visible proof of how flagrantly state Senate Republicans distorted the process of redrawing election districts.

The weird outlines also document why Gov. Cuomo must veto the maps.

January 30, 2012
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Gov. Cuomo must veto ridiculous new Senate and Assembly districts

An editorial by the New York Daily News talks about the Senate Republican's draft for new Senate and Assembly districts and how they have used redistricting to increase their power while abandoning the interests of voters.

Nothing less than the future of representative democracy in New York is on the line as the Legislature establishes new district lines based on the latest census.

By long-standing practice, lawmakers have drawn maps to protect incumbents while shutting out challengers. Democrats load up Assembly districts with Democrats; Republicans stock Senate districts with Republicans.

January 30, 2012
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A Veto for the Voters

The New York Times wrote an editorial discussing the Senate Republican's proposed legislative district maps, which are so blatantly partisan that Governor Cuomo's office has called them "simply unacceptable."

This week, New York State lawmakers unveiled proposed legislative district maps, based on the 2010 census and required in time for this year’s elections. The maps, as expected, are entirely designed to protect party interests for Republicans who control the State Senate districts and Democrats who run the Assembly.

January 30, 2012
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Two Senators Caught In The Crosshairs Of Redistricting Speak Out

NY1 posted a video of Senator Gianaris' interview on Inside City Hall where he talks about the need to get fair district maps drawn.

Watch the video here.

January 30, 2012
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Hedonist Artisan Chocolates Expands, Celebrates 5 Years

Recently, I had the privilege to speak at a ceremony marking the expansion and 5-year anniversary of Hedonist Artisan Chocolates on South Avenue. Hedonist Artisan Chocolates is owned and operated by Jennifer Posey and Zahra Langford. Best wishes to Jennifer and Zahra on your continued success! Visit their website here, http://hedonistchocolates.com/.

January 30, 2012
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New lines draw veto threat

Times Union wrote an editorial that talks about the release of the new state legislative districts, which have drawn heavy criticism from Senate Democrats and could potentially be vetoed by Governor Cuomo.

New state legislative districts were unveiled Thursday amid a fusillade of criticism — including an unprecedented veto threat by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Cuomo's verdict came in a terse statement a few hours after the lines, which must be redrawn every 10 years to conform to the new federal Census, arrived at 2 p.m.

"At first glance, these lines are simply unacceptable and would be vetoed by the governor," said spokesman Josh Vlasto. "We need a better process and product."

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January 30, 2012
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A senator, just for us?

An editorial by Times Union discusses the state Senate Republican's redistricting proposal and calls them out for being glaringly politically self-interested rather than serving the public's interest.

First came the pitch that the 63rd state Senate district the Republicans want to create in order to protect their tiny majority would be upstate. How nice of them, looking after a region that tends to get shortchanged politically and economically.

January 30, 2012
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