Mix of Skepticism and Hope Over Governor Paterson's Tax Fairness Initiative

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:18:41 -0000

Statement by James Calvin, President, New York Association of Convenience Stores, on Governor Paterson's budget message concerning plans to start enforcing an existing state law requiring collection of taxes on Native American sales of cigarettes ...

Not Even a State Legislator Has 'Standing' to Challenge Non-Enforcement of Tax Law

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:01:28 -0000

Gov. David A. Paterson has dodged a state legislator's latest attempt to legally require him to collect taxes on cigarettes and gasoline sold by Native American tribal stores to non-Indian customers.

Higher Cigarette Tax? What About the $1 Billion That's Going Uncollected?

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:58:58 -0000

"It's mind boggling that our Governor is scanning the horizon for higher cigarette taxes when there's a billion dollars of uncollected cigarette tax revenue right at his feet, waiting to be put to good use," said James Calvin, President of the New...

Senator Kruger is Right: Capture Cigarette Taxes Now

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:19:27 -0000

James Calvin, President of the New York Association of Convenience Stores, issued the following statement regarding today's press conference by state Senator Carl Kruger.

Court Blocks Astronomical Increase in Tobacco Registration Fee

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:13:57 -0000

A judge has put a hold on New York's attempt to penalize tax-collecting New York retail stores for selling legal tobacco products by charging them astronomical registration fees.

NYACS Welcomes Court Ruling on Indian Tax-Free Sales of Cigarettes

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:26:59 -0000

New York's convenience store industry today cheered Wednesday's ruling by U.S. District Judge Carol Amon temporarily barring smoke shops on Long Island's Poospatuck Indian reservation from selling vast amounts of untaxed cigarettes to people outsi...

Nassau County Cigarette Tax Would be Self-Defeating

Wed, 06 May 2009 15:11:28 -0000

Imposing a county-level cigarette tax would backfire on Nassau County taxpayers, retailers and public health initiatives by feeding Long Island's epidemic of cigarette tax evasion, according to New York convenience store operators.

Lottery Aid to Education at Risk in Tobacco Fee Hike Proposal

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:59:55 -0000

Millions of dollars in lottery aid to education would be jeopardized by the Paterson administration's proposal to sharply increase registration fees for retailers of tobacco products in New York State.

New York's Forgotten Billion-Dollar Stimulus

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:02:23 -0000

Supporters of fair tax collection today released an economic study confirming for the first time that the hemorrhage of New York State revenue from untaxed sales of cigarettes by Native American tribes has reached $1 Billion a year.

New York's Forgotten Billion-Dollar Stimulus

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:59:54 -0000

On the 3rd anniversary of the state law requiring collection of taxes on cigarettes sold by Native American outlets to non-Indian customers -- you know, the law that nobody's enforcing? -- a fresh economic analysis shows the loss of State tax reve...

Regarding WNY Gas Prices, Some Perspective Is In Order

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:18:04 -0000

In response to Congressman Higgins' statement today on gas pricing, New York Association of Convenience Stores President James Calvin made the following comments:

Comments on the Seneca Indian Nation's Multimillion-Dollar Ad Campaign

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:59:37 -0000

James Calvin, President, New York Association of Convenience Stores, today issued the following statement:

NYACS Reminds Retailers of Bottle Bill Redemption Responsibilities

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:05:57 -0000

Following a recent enforcement sweep by the Department of Environmental Conservation, the New York Association of Convenience Stores is reminding retailers of their responsibilities under the bottle bill.

Taxable Unit Sales of Cigarettes in New York Fall Sharply As Tax Evasion Flourishes

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:02:24 -0000

Monthly tax collection data confirms that the June 3rd cigarette tax increase has intensified New York State’s cigarette tax evasion epidemic, underscoring the urgency of state intervention, according to the New York Association of Convenien...

Convenience Stores Applaud Focus on Cigarette Tax Evasion Epidemic, Urge Passage of Follow-up Legislation

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:18:09 -0000

James Calvin, President of the New York Association of Convenience Stores, today issued the following statement:

Correction: Location of 12:30 pm NYACS Press Conference

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:17:57 -0000

Please note that today's 12:30 pm press conference on the cigarette and motor fuel tax evasion issue will take place next to the Egg box office in the Empire State Plaza Concourse, since Room 130 of the Legislative Office Building is undergoing re...

Media Advisory - Press Conference 12:30 p.m. Today

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:48:34 -0000

The New York Association of Convenience Stores will hold a press conference at 12:30 p.m. today, Monday, August 18, 2008, in the LCA Room, Room 130 of the Legislative Office Building, Albany NY.

Cigarette Tax Hike to Unleash New Wave of Tax Evasion, Hurting State Revenues, Public Health, & Small Business

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:42:27 -0000

Rather than compelling New Yorkers to quit smoking, the June 3 cigarette tax increase will cause millions of smokers to shift their purchases to unlicensed, unregulated, untaxed sources of supply.

Apology

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:40:51 -0000

In the release I sent yesterday about the anticipated cigarette "floor tax," my reference to "Gestapo-style" inspections by the state Tax Department was stupid and offensive. As soon as I saw it it in print this morning in the ...

Insult to Injury: Cigarette 'Floor Tax'

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:40:39 -0000

If the proposed cigarette tax hike goes through, New York State is planning to strong-arm warehouses and retail stores into paying a tax differential on millions of packs of cigarettes they have already bought and prepaid the tax on.

Comment on Seneca Rally in Buffalo

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:03:58 -0000

If you are seeking reaction later to today's Seneca Indian Nation rally in Buffalo, feel free to use the following comment by James Calvin, President, New York Association of Convenience Stores:

Cigarette Tax Hike Disastrous for State Revenues, Public Health, Small Business

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:14:19 -0000

Statement by James S. Calvin, President New York Association of Convenience Stores

Economist: Cigarette Tax Evasion at Tribal Stores Costing NYS $600 Million/yr

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:30:11 -0000

The fiscal toll of the New York State tax department’s continued refusal to curb rampant cigarette tax evasion has climbed to more than $1.6 million per day in lost tax revenue, according to a new economic analysis.

Why This is Not the Time to Increase New York State’s Cigarette Tax

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:19:34 -0000

Anti-smoking groups are urging the State of New York to increase the $1.50-per-pack state excise tax on cigarettes to $3.00, and cite a public opinion survey indicating most New York's favor doing so. Here’s why it’s a bad idea. You ma...

TV Ad Voices Convenience Store Industry’s Frustration Over Tax Fairness Issue

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:23:33 -0000

New York convenience store operators are taking to the airwaves to voice their frustration with Governor Eliot Spitzer’s inaction on the tax fairness issue.

Responsible Retailers of New York to Hold Tobacco/Alcohol Sales Training June 28

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:42:04 -0000

The Responsible Retailers of New York, a joint educational initiative of the New York Association of Convenience Stores and the Food Industry Alliance of New York State, has announced an upcoming training session for retailers of tobacco and alcoh...

Statewide convenience store trade show/convention

Mon, 07 May 2007 16:50:59 -0000

Convenience store operators from across the state will converge on Syracuse May 15-16 for the annual trade show and convention of the New York Association of Convenience Stores. "NYACS Goes Hollywood" is the theme.

'Self-Defeating' County Cigarette Tax Would Hurt Taxpayers, Businesses, Public H

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:02:39 -0000

Hiking cigarette taxes to give counties a new revenue source is an ill-conceived idea that would backfire financially, hurt licensed neighborhood mini-marts, and thwart public health policy objectives, according to the New York Association of Conv...

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Mix of Skepticism and Hope Over Governor Paterson's Tax Fairness Initiative

Not Even a State Legislator Has 'Standing' to Challenge Non-Enforcement of Tax Law

Higher Cigarette Tax? What About the $1 Billion That's Going Uncollected?

Senator Kruger is Right: Capture Cigarette Taxes Now

Court Blocks Astronomical Increase in Tobacco Registration Fee

NYACS Welcomes Court Ruling on Indian Tax-Free Sales of Cigarettes

Nassau County Cigarette Tax Would be Self-Defeating

Lottery Aid to Education at Risk in Tobacco Fee Hike Proposal

New York's Forgotten Billion-Dollar Stimulus

New York's Forgotten Billion-Dollar Stimulus

Regarding WNY Gas Prices, Some Perspective Is In Order

Comments on the Seneca Indian Nation's Multimillion-Dollar Ad Campaign

NYACS Reminds Retailers of Bottle Bill Redemption Responsibilities

Taxable Unit Sales of Cigarettes in New York Fall Sharply As Tax Evasion Flourishes

Convenience Stores Applaud Focus on Cigarette Tax Evasion Epidemic, Urge Passage of Follow-up Legislation

Correction: Location of 12:30 pm NYACS Press Conference

Media Advisory - Press Conference 12:30 p.m. Today

Cigarette Tax Hike to Unleash New Wave of Tax Evasion, Hurting State Revenues, Public Health, & Small Business

Apology

Insult to Injury: Cigarette 'Floor Tax'

Comment on Seneca Rally in Buffalo

Cigarette Tax Hike Disastrous for State Revenues, Public Health, Small Business

Economist: Cigarette Tax Evasion at Tribal Stores Costing NYS $600 Million/yr

Why This is Not the Time to Increase New York State’s Cigarette Tax

TV Ad Voices Convenience Store Industry’s Frustration Over Tax Fairness Issue

Responsible Retailers of New York to Hold Tobacco/Alcohol Sales Training June 28

Statewide convenience store trade show/convention

'Self-Defeating' County Cigarette Tax Would Hurt Taxpayers, Businesses, Public H