Assembly candidates offer competing calls for tax relief for small business

Brian J. Howard writes in the PoughKeepsie Journal – “With a contentious Republican primary settled, the major party candidates for Assembly in the 99th District have unveiled competing calls for tax relief for small businesses. Democrat Brendan Tully wants to create a $10
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New York could lose two U.S. House seats, firm says

Brian Tumulty reports on Lohud.com – “New York could lose two House seats in 2012 under congressional reapportionment, according to a new report by the Election Data Services consulting firm. In December, the Virginia-based firm estimated the Empire State would lose only o
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Siena Poll: Keys to flipping the State Senate

Four Key Races Will Help Decide Control of Senate In ’11 According to a Siena College poll release today – “With Democrats currently holding a slim 32-30 majority in the State Senate, one of the most intriguing political questions is which party – if either – will co
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Face the tax cap

The following is part of and editorial by the Buffalo News about the need for Albany to act on a Tax Cap. “Give this to Gov. David A. Paterson: He’s developing an exquisite sense of timing. The lame-duck governor wants to summon lawmakers to a special session to deal with a pr
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Scott Murphy: 4 ways to strengthen the economy

Rep. Scott Murphy (D-N.Y.) is a member of the New Democratic Coalition and a Blue Dog Democrat writes on politico.com – “Few members of Congress are business people, so they don’t really understand what it takes to start, run and expand a business — small or large. Bef
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As judgment day approaches, get informed on the issues

Sandy Parker, the president and chief executive officer of the Rochester Business Alliance writes – “Earlier this week, Unshackle Upstate completed its 2010 Legislative Scorecard process when it issued reports on the majority and minority party leaders of the state Senate
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Business takes Verizon’s side against bill

The Lockport Union-Sun & Journal reports – “More than 50 groups and organizations have sent letters opposing a state Senate bill that would increase government regulation of businesses. The bill could be a deal-breaker, according to Verizon, which is considering putti
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WAMC: Enough Already NY hits the North Country

WAMC North Country reporter Pat Bradley states in her coverage – “Business leaders and local officials met at the offices of the Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce to hear the head of the Business Council of New York State outline its “Five To Survive̶
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Schneiderman doubletalk

Today’s New York Posteditorial takes Democratic Attorney General Candidate Eric Schneiderman to task for several of his votes as a State Senator. They write: “State Sen. Eric Schneiderman, fresh off his win in the Democratic primary for attorney general, told voters on Lon
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An Additional $100 Million For Loans To New York State-Based Small Businesses

The New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) allocated an additional $100 million to the New York Business Development Corporation to make loans to small businesses based in New York State, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today at a news conference in Syracuse.
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