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We Need Tougher Gun Laws

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:17:01 -0400

It seems like every day brings more disturbing news about gun violence.

BALCONY Hails Supreme Court Decision in Support of Affordable Health Care Act

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:29:11 -0400

"This is a great day for all New Yorkers -- and the rest of the country as well. The Supreme Court's decision to uphold President Obama's Patient Protection Affordable Care Act, and the health insurance exchanges that go along with it, will provid...

GNYCC, BALCONY and NYC Hispanic Chamber to Conduct Health Care Insurance Workshops for Small Businesses

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:42:06 -0400

The Greater New York Chamber of Commerce and the Business and Labor Coalition of New York (BALCONY,) along with the New York Hispanic Chamber of Commerce have been awarded a grant to help small businesses with health care and health insurance issues.

BALCONY: New York State Minimum Wage Must Be Raised to $8.50

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:56:06 -0400

The Business and Labor Coalition of New York submitted the following testimony to the New York State Senate Democratic Conference's Minimum Wage Public Forum on April 18, 2012:

BALCONY Albany Benefit Performance "God of Carnage"

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:06:58 -0400

On May 23, 2012, BALCONY, The Business and Labor Coalition of New York will host a benefit performance of God of Carnage at the Capital Repertory Theatre, 111 North Pearl St., Albany, NY.

BALCONY Member: "Pass Martin Act Accountability Extensions"

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:00:31 -0400

New York's 90-year-old Martin Act, which gives the state's Attorney General sweeping powers to prosecute financial fraud, needs to be amended to reflect modern financial reality.

BALCONY Co-Chair: "Food Stamps and Fingerprints A Bad Combination"

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:00:02 -0400

It is unconscionable that some 30% of New York's eligible, working families are not signed up for food stamps, largely because they don't want to submit to the stigmatizing process of being fingerprinted as if they were criminals.

BALCONY Co-Chair: "New York State Needs a Health Insurance Exchange"

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:01:46 -0500

In my career as a New York State Senator, Commissioner of the New York City Departments of Correction and Probation, and CEO of the Community Healthcare Network, I have learned that when an opportunity presents itself you must grab it.

Put Tier VI Pension Plan on the Back Burner!

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:41:25 -0500

New York's lawmakers are facing tough decisions as they grapple with trying to rein in costs and reduce the state's ever-growing budget, but agreeing to impose yet another plan to slash pensions for public employees would be a terrible -- and unfa...

We Need Fair Teacher Evaluations

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:04:32 -0500

Blaming teachers for everything that's wrong with education has become a blood sport in Albany and even many city halls across New York State.

BALCONY Supports Higher New York State $10 Minimum Wage Proposal of Fiscal Policy Institute

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:58:46 -0500

The Business and Labor Coalition of New York, BALCONY, today (Monday) announced its support for a phased-in $10 an hour minimum wage for New York State workers as proposed by the Fiscal Policy Institute (FPI) in a report released today: The Case f...

Catherine Abate and Robert Hayes Selected as New BALCONY Co–Chairs

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:37:03 -0500

The Business and Labor Coalition of New York (BALCONY) announced today (Wednesday) that Catherine Abate, President/CEO of Community Healthcare Network, and Robert Hayes, Senior VP of Universal American, have been named new BALCONY co-chairs. They ...

BALCONY Statement on the 2012-1013 NYS Budget

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:26:14 -0500

The Cuomo administration's 2012-2013 budget message is a positive step that can create jobs, rebuild New York's infrastructure, rejuvenate our convention business and revive the City of Buffalo.

There IS a Better Way; New Yorkers Need Real Property Tax Relief Now

Mon, 16 May 2011 13:33:24 -0400

As a businessman I am keenly aware of the importance of keeping spending in line with revenue, so I understand that New York State's deepening budget crisis requires swift and decisive action from Albany. But as a New Yorker, I want solutions that...

BALCONY Endorses Marriage Equality in New York State

Tue, 03 May 2011 11:16:29 -0400

BALCONY, the Business and Labor Coalition of New York today (Tuesday) endorsed the pending Marriage Equality Act for New York State, urging the New York State Assembly and New York State Senate to approve this legislation when introduced by Govern...

BALCONY Supports "Shared Sacrifice" to Continue New York State Higher Tax on the Wealthy

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:02:11 -0400

The Business and Labor Coalition of New York, BALCONY, www.balconynewyork.com today (Monday March 14, 2011) called for an extension of the higher tax on New York's earners with taxable income over $200,000 as a means to help close the state's $5-9...

BALCONY Supports Collective Bargaining and Shared Sacrifice

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:32:06 -0500

The showdown in Wisconsin, in Ohio and other states seeking to eliminate collective bargaining for public employees is a dagger aimed at the heart of both business and labor

Comptrollers DiNapoli and Liu Say Wall Street Is Key to New York Economic Health at BALCONY Breakfast Forum

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:31:50 -0500

BALCONY, the Business and Labor Coalition of New York, www.balconynewyork.com, held its third annual Breakfast Forum on December 16th at the Hard Rock Café in Times Square. Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller, and John C. Liu, New York...

NYS Comptroller DiNapoli and NYC Comptroller Liu to Keynote BALCONY Breakfast Forum, December 16th, 2010

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 09:07:29 -0500

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and New York City Comptroller John Liu to keynote BALCONY's third annual economic forum on WALL STREET and its IMPACT ON THE NEW YORK ECONOMY, Thursday, December 16th, 2010 at the Hard Rock Cafe Ballroom ...

BALCONY Urges U.S. Senate to Pass the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:06:12 -0500

BALCONY, the Business and Labor Coalition of New York, today, Thursday, urged the United States Senate to pass the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act (H.R. 847, S. 1334). The bill, sponsored by New York Representative Carolyn Maloney ...

BALCONY Urges Passage of Zadroga 9/11 Health Compensation Act

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:49:36 -0400

BALCONY, the Business and Labor Coalition of New York today, Thursday, announced its full support for the James Zadroga 9/11 Health Compensation Act (H.R. 847), introduced by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) along with Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Rep. ...

Manhattan Events Set to Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Social Security Program

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:02:41 -0400

This year, our nation and its people celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Social Security Program. To mark this occasion and to remind all New Yorkers of the special significance of the anniversary to New York because of President Franklin Roosev...

BALCONY Celebrates 75 Years of Social Security

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:48:32 -0400

Throughout the month of August, BALCONY (www.balconynewyork.com), the Business and Labor Coalition of New York, has worked with the New York State Office for the Aging, AARP, the New York State United Teachers, Hunter College's Roosevelt House Pub...

Celebrating 75 Years of Social Security, August 19th Events in Manhattan

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:03:09 -0400

August 2010 marks the 75th birthday of the Social Security Program. Today, Social Security provides benefits to some 53 million Americans (nearly 1 in 4 households) – retired persons, persons with disabilities, surviving children and spouses of de...

Celebrating 75 Years of Social Security

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:05:39 -0400