The Excelsior Jobs Program in New York incentivizes businesses to expand or relocate to the state, all while adhering to stringent accountability standards to ensure they fulfill job and investment commitments. Participants in this program have the opportunity to qualify for five fully refundable tax credits. These credits are claimed over a benefit period that can extend up to … [Read more...] about The New York State Excelsior Jobs Program: Incentives for Business Expansion and Relocation
New York State
Rep. Lawler Lifts Ban on Registered Journalists at Press Conferences
PEARL RIVER, NY - U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler, R-Pearl River, reversed his decision to ban the press from his congressional Town Hall meetings after facing criticism from various groups and political opponents. This change was announced in a press release sent on a Friday evening. Lawler, who initially imposed the ban in 2023 to reduce grandstanding and maintain a focus on … [Read more...] about Rep. Lawler Lifts Ban on Registered Journalists at Press Conferences
Lake Sebago to Be Rebuilt by 2027- Budget $78 Million
SLOATSBURG, NY - Lake Sebago, which opened in 1952 and was once likened to a "miniature Jones Beach," is situated at the southwest corner of Harriman State Park. Plans for a significant overhaul of this once-popular site are now underway, with a budget of $78.1 million set for completion by 2027 This project will be financed by the Environmental Bond Act passed in 2022. The … [Read more...] about Lake Sebago to Be Rebuilt by 2027- Budget $78 Million
New York Ranks Second to Last in U.S. for Business Start-Ups – Forbes
In a recent analysis by Forbes Advisor, New York State has been ranked as the second-worst state in the United States for starting a business. The comprehensive study evaluated states based on a variety of factors critical to business success. Forbes Advisor's team assessed 18 different metrics categorized into five main areas: Business Costs, Business Climate, Financial … [Read more...] about New York Ranks Second to Last in U.S. for Business Start-Ups – Forbes
Senate Republican Conference Antisemitism Working Group Seeks Security Funding for Jewish Municipalities
Photo Credit: NY State Senate Nanuet, NY- Senator Bill Weber and the members of the Senate Republican Conference Antisemitism Working Group sent a joint letter to Governor Hochul on December 7, 2023, calling for increased security funding for predominantly Jewish municipalities and communities. “Speaking with mayors and community leaders from our predominantly Jewish … [Read more...] about Senate Republican Conference Antisemitism Working Group Seeks Security Funding for Jewish Municipalities