In several posts and Unshackle emails in recent months, I have discussed the Partnership’s Accelerate Upstate initiative to develop an action agenda to improve the Upstate economy which was first announced in May and led to a highly successful August summit for nearly 300 business, government, and community leaders from across New York State. This [...]
As you may have heard by now, yesterday there was a three way agreement reached on a property tax cap for residents and businesses in New York. While they are still working out some details, this is a great opportunity for our taxes to stabilize and ultimately go down.
While this is not a perfect cap, [...]
On Tuesday, April 12, Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, a large number of legislators from both sides of the aisle and representatives from key pro-tax cap organizations – including Unshackle Upstate – called on the Assembly Majority to pass the 2-percent tax cap bill. The event was packed with media [...]
There is a funny thing that happens in Albany around budget time. There are pieces of legislation that are hiding in the bushes that end up being a tax on you and I. Some taxes are in your face, while others get to you in a more circuitous route. And just remember, that even though [...]
As we progress through the legislative session, Unshackle Upstate will be taking positions in support of or opposed to legislation that is presented for consideration. Many of our positions will appear on the Scorecard that we will use to recommend to all of you who should and should not return to Albany. This is another [...]
