George D. Maziarz's posts related to Taxes

NT's Frank Budwey speaks out against "soda tax"

This ad was created by New Yorkers Against Unfair Taxes.  It features Frank Budwey, owner of Budwey's Supermarkets, which has stores in North Tonawanda, Kenmore, and Newfane.

SENATOR MAZIARZ AGREES WITH BUDWEY: SODA TAX IS “INSANE!”

Posted by George D. Maziarz on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Frank Budwey, the owner of Budwey’s Supermarkets in North Tonawanda, Kenmore, and Newfane, is featured in a new “New Yorkers Against Unfair Taxes” television ad railing against the Governor’s proposed “soda tax.”

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Senator Maziarz speaks out against the proposed Soda Tax at a rally in Albany

Senator George Maziarz is seen here speaking at a New Yorkers Against Unfair Taxes rally in Albany on April 14, 2010.  He speaks out against Governor Paterson's proposal to levy a special tax on sugared beverages, such as soda. North Tonawanda grocer Frank Budwey is also mentioned in this clip.

Senate passes $3.3 billion tax cut and job creation plan

Posted by George D. Maziarz on Thursday, December 8th, 2011

The New York State Senate has passed the Middle Class Tax Cut and Job Creation Plan that will reduce taxes for millions of hardworking, middle-class taxpayers to their lowest levels in more than half a century. In addition, the comprehensive plan will help strengthen our economy and create new jobs by eliminating the job-killing MTA payroll tax for more than 78 percent of the small employers that pay the tax. The plan will provide a total of more than $3.3 billion in tax relief to individuals and businesses.

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Senator Maziarz: new TV tax is dead on arrival

Posted by George D. Maziarz on Thursday, March 14th, 2013

In February, Senator Kevin Parker (D-Brooklyn) introduced a bill (S.3827) that would impose a 5% excise tax on satellite television services—a tax that would be passed on directly to subscribers.

Senator George Maziarz (R-C, Newfane), Chairman of the New York State Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee, today said that this downstate senator’s attempt to levy a new tax on customers of DIRECTV, DISH Network, and similar services is dead on arrival.

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