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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

LIA In The News

5/22/2013


LIA members heard Dr. King's views on programs to increase college and career readiness including the Common Core standards, teacher evaluations, the growth of STEM programs READ MORE

5/21/2013


The Long Island Association supports the Senators' agreement on H-1B visas as the innovation economy we are building on Long Island READ MORE

5/20/2013


The Long Island Association's 29th Annual Awards Gala was a huge success. Guests enjoyed a beautiful cocktail reception before the awards program, dinner and dancing. READ MORE

5/20/2013


To keep you informed on the latest news regarding the Long Island Association, below are clips of the most recent media coverage the Long Island Association has received. READ MORE

5/17/2013


New York State has recently launched the http://nysandyhelp.ny.gov website to allow business owners such as yourself to apply for financial assistance. READ MORE

5/16/2013


The Long Island Association will hold its 29th Annual Awards Gala tomorrow evening at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. Approximately 1,000 of the region's top business leaders will gather for this special event at which three prestigious awards will be presented READ MORE

5/13/2013


We strongly support the federal government's efforts to reform the nation's immigration laws. In particular, we are focused on ensuring that highly-skilled immigrants can legally enter the United States, stay here and help drive the new innovation economy we are building on Long Island READ MORE

5/08/2013


Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of New York's largest tourism campaign in decades, committing nearly $60 million to grow the industry, create jobs and attract even more visitors to the Empire State. READ MORE

5/08/2013


I commend Governor Cuomo for hosting the Tourism Summit and for prioritizing tourism which is a $5 billion industry on Long Island and as we rebuild from Superstorm Sandy READ MORE

5/03/2013


To keep you informed on the latest news regarding the Long Island Association, below are clips of the most recent media coverage the Long Island Association has received. READ MORE

5/02/2013


Monthly job growth was at its slowest pace since last June. Consumers also pulled back, a sign that higher taxes and anemic job growth have finally dented consumer confidence despite surging home and stock prices. Manufacturing and service activity also slowed. READ MORE

4/30/2013


Trained staff to help sandy victims with applications for federal housing and business recovery aid READ MORE

4/26/2013


Program to fund hard hit localities to develop comprehensive rebuilding plans from the bottom up READ MORE

4/26/2013


$1.7 billion to help communities in Empire State to rebuild from Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Irene, and Tropical Storm Lee READ MORE

4/26/2013


The Governor's programs to assist homeowners, small businesses, and communities on Long Island will help the region recover and rebuild better than ever. READ MORE

4/25/2013


Gillibrand: "We must equip Long Island businesses with tools to better compete in the global economy" READ MORE

4/25/2013


But it's not too late for businesses to respond! READ MORE

4/17/2013


While we need to reduce government spending and reduce the federal deficit, it shouldn't be done on the backs of Long Islanders who live in a high cost region READ MORE

4/16/2013


Federal Proposal Would Increase Taxes an Average of $4,500/Year on New York Families READ MORE

4/16/2013


To keep you informed on the latest news regarding the Long Island Association, below are clips of the most recent media coverage the Long Island Association has received. READ MORE

4/12/2013


We applaud President Obama's commitment to fund Brookhaven National Lab's Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider READ MORE

4/12/2013


We commend Governor Cuomo for nominating Thomas Prendergast for Chairman and CEO of the MTA because as the former President of the LIRR READ MORE

4/10/2013


"While we need to reduce government spending and reduce the federal deficit, it shouldn't be done on the backs of Long Islanders who live in a high cost region and who would be inequitably penalized READ MORE

4/03/2013


The U.S. economy seems to have shrugged off the potential impact of sequestration. Employers are adding jobs at a faster pace and consumers are again borrowing and spending. The housing market is also rebounding more rapidly. READ MORE

3/29/2013


Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Coalition Co-Leaders Dean Skelos and Jeff Klein, and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver today announced early passage of the 2013-14 Budget. The Enacted Budget continues the state's focus on economic growth through a series of initiatives to create jobs READ MORE

3/26/2013


"We applaud the Governor for striking a fair balance between increasing transparency and accountability for IDA's READ MORE

3/22/2013


Long Island Association Vice President Barbara Legname celebrated her 35th anniversary this week with the organization. As the LIA's longest-tenured staff member, Barbara has worked closely with six different LIA Presidents while running the most successful business events program in the region. READ MORE

3/22/2013


To keep you informed on the latest news regarding the Long Island Association, below are clips of the most recent media coverage the Long Island Association has received. READ MORE

3/21/2013


"There is a lot of good news for Long Island businesses and residents in this budget, including reforms to unemployment insurance and workers' comp, tax relief for small businesses, READ MORE

3/20/2013


On January 9, 2013, in his annual State of the State Address, Governor Andrew Cuomo proposed that LIPA should be privatized (sell its T&D system to an investor-owned utility). READ MORE

3/11/2013


Former Vice President Al Gore spoke to more than 1,000 Long Island business leaders on Friday, March 8th at the LIA's Annual Meeting & Luncheon at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. READ MORE

3/06/2013


Just as the U.S. economy is beginning to recover from the most devastating recession since the Great Depression, the March 1st sequester could plunge the nation into another recession. READ MORE

3/01/2013


Small businesses are a critical part of our economy. To help us better understand business conditions, we are partnering with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on a short survey. READ MORE

3/01/2013


Tier 3: Economic and Community Development Assistance READ MORE

2/26/2013


To keep you informed on the latest news regarding the Long Island Association, below are clips of the most recent media coverage the Long Island Association has received. READ MORE

2/21/2013


The Long Island Association, which is the leading business organization of the region, urges you to ease restrictions on fluke fishing to provide critical relief to Long Island's recreational fishing community. READ MORE

2/20/2013


To keep you informed on the latest news regarding the Long Island Association, below are clips of the most recent media coverage the Long Island Association has received. READ MORE

2/19/2013


Middle-market dealmakers and their advisors on Long Island hold mixed views about the Long Island economy's performance this year, according to survey results issued today by ACG® New York, the area's leading association of dealmaking professionals. READ MORE

2/19/2013


The current law imposes a standard of absolute liability upon contractors and property owners for all "gravity related" injuries. The proposed legislation would replace the absolute liability standard with the fairer comparative negligence standard READ MORE

2/15/2013


Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, in partnership with New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo and State Senator Charles Fuschillo, announced today that representatives of the Department of Financial Services (DFS) will be in Nassau County to help homeowners, renters and business owners with READ MORE

2/14/2013


Governor Cuomo addressed a packed auditorium and laid out plans from his State of the State to create jobs, ensure equal rights for women and boost minimum wage, along with his budget for 2013. READ MORE

2/11/2013


For the third straight year, the Executive Budget shows an unprecedented commitment to fiscal discipline. The proposed budget contains numerous provisions intended to address the critical matters of the state. READ MORE

2/07/2013


The Long Island Association is a strong supporter of Brookhaven National Laboratory. BNL is a world-class research institution that plays a critical role in Long Island's economy. READ MORE

2/07/2013


As our region recovers from the devastation caused by Sandy, it is imperative that while we make the necessary investments in our infrastructure, we must also address the needs of the small business community. READ MORE

2/07/2013


At a time when Governor Andrew Cuomo has proposed a privatization of LIPA and some elected officials and local residents have called for full municipalization of the utility, it is imperative that the LIA independently evaluates the most appropriate course of action based on rate impacts, service READ MORE

2/07/2013


In 2013, the Long Island Association will continue to advocate for legislation and policies that improve the business climate and promote economic development for our region. READ MORE

2/06/2013


The Long Island Association strongly supports the federal government''s efforts to reform the nation''s immigration laws. READ MORE

2/06/2013


To keep you informed on the latest news regarding the Long Island Association, below are clips of the most recent media coverage the Long Island Association has received. READ MORE

2/05/2013


Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos and members of the Senate Republican Conference were joined today by leaders of statewide business organizations to urge Governor Cuomo to remove the proposed extension of the utility tax surcharge from his Executive Budget. READ MORE

2/03/2013


The biggest obstacle facing the U.S. economy is the uncertainty generated by forthcoming negotiations regarding federal revenues and expenditures. Suspension of the U.S. debt ceiling until May, provided that both chambers of Congress agree upon and pass a budget in that time READ MORE

2/01/2013


Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that he is making New York State Department of Labor safety and health inspectors available to areas hard hit by Hurricane Sandy to offer affected businesses free on-site safety and health inspections, a service that can save small businesses thousands READ MORE

1/23/2013


To keep you informed on the latest news regarding the Long Island Association, below are clips of the most recent media coverage the Long Island Association has received. READ MORE

1/22/2013


"The Long Island Association commends the Governor on a proposed budget that does not increase taxes or fees, continues much needed further investment in our infrastructure, provides for a third round of economic development council funding READ MORE

1/18/2013


On Friday, January 18, 2013 the Suffolk County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission and Institute for Nonviolence held their 23rd Annual Awards Luncheon. Among the honorees were LIA President and CEO Kevin Law READ MORE

1/17/2013


The Long Island Association and the Long Island Builders Institute have established a strategic alliance to enhance the organizations' efforts to spur economic growth, create new jobs and increase the availability and affordability of housing on Long Island. READ MORE

1/15/2013


Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced that the Nassau Business Recovery Task Force and the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University have joined to establish a legal clinic that will offer free assistance to local small businesses recovering from the effects of Sandy READ MORE

1/14/2013


On Wednesday, January 9th, Governor Andrew Cuomo delivered his 3rd annual State of the State address in Albany. This speech laid out the Governor's agenda for the 2013 legislative session, which also officially began that same day. READ MORE

1/14/2013


The U.S. economy grew faster than previously estimated in the third quarter of last year. Final estimates put third quarter growth at an annualized rate of 3.1%, more than double the second quarter growth rate of 1.3%. However, fourth quarter growth slowed to a crawl READ MORE

1/11/2013


On Friday January 11th, 2013, the Long Island Association held its annual State of the Counties Report. Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone each spoke READ MORE

1/10/2013


Nearly 4 million businesses have received forms for the 2012 Economic Census, the U.S. Government''s official five-year measure of American business and the economy. By law, these businesses must respond by February 12 READ MORE

1/07/2013


Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has had a solid first two years in office. Working with Long Island's Dean Skelos, the Senate majority leader, he has taken steps to control spending, reduce taxes, promote economic development and improve the overall business climate in our state. READ MORE

1/04/2013


Department Representatives Available to Answer Insurance Questions Storm Hotline Also Being Staffed to Help Storm Sandy Victims READ MORE

1/03/2013


To keep you informed on the latest news regarding the Long Island Association, below are clips of the most recent media coverage the Long Island Association has received. READ MORE

1/03/2013


In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Long Island should rebuild its infrastructure stronger and smarter. READ MORE

1/03/2013


Mineola, NY – As small businesses continue their struggle to rebuild following devastating losses from Hurricane Sandy, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today urged business owners to utilize the programs and resources that are available to get back on their feet. READ MORE

1/02/2013


The Long Island, New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut metropolitan region is one of the largest economies in the world. This region is the most critical platform for American business and the largest contributor to federal tax revenues. READ MORE