Level the Playing Field
If you are the owner of a small business in the outdoor recreation industry, you know how tough it is to be in competition with public facilities. They don't pay property taxes and are able to purchase goods, services, utilities and employee benefits at much lower rates than you can. What's worse, they can -- and many do -- operate at a loss, with taxpayers covering the difference. Not only can you not run your business that way, but as a taxpayer you get to help foot the bill for your "competition," too.We think this is unfair to businesses like yours. That's why we strongly supported legislation (S.6835B/A.10123A) sponsored by Sen. Jim Seward and Assemblywoman RoAnn Destito. Act today and urge the governor to pass this legislation!
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Be Heard on Paid Family Leave
Can your business afford to lose a key employee for up to 12 weeks?A paid family leave mandate will be one more threat to the viability of small businesses in New York -- which already has the second highest cost of doing business in the nation. The governor and Legislature should be taking steps to lessen the costs and burdens placed on business in New York, not adding to them. It is critical that you contact the governor and your legislator TODAY to voice your opposition to this dangerous proposal.
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