Say Yes to Affordability in New York

As lawmakers consider hundreds of policies that directly affect the cost of living and the cost of doing business, the stakes for New Yorkers are real. Decisions made in Albany can influence household expenses, energy bills, taxes, housing costs, and job opportunities across the state. New Yorkers for Affordability brings clarity to these debates by evaluating how proposed policies impact everyday budgets, economic growth and New York’s long-term competitiveness.

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Affordability Is a Common-Sense Standard

Affordability is assessed by examining how policy proposals affect costs, competitiveness, and economic opportunity. Factors include household expenses, energy costs, taxes, housing affordability, business operating costs, and job growth. Policies that improve affordability and support economic growth are rated AFFORDABLE. Policies that increase costs or financial pressure are rated NOT AFFORDABLE, with clear explanations of their impact.

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CLCPA Cost Calculator

Use this calculator to estimate future energy assessment cost increases for your home or business, as well as your future gasoline purchases.

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if $120/ton

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Without amendments, the CLCPA could result in significant cost increases for business and residential natural gas users. Projections from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) indicate that meeting the CLCPA’s mandate of a 40% reduction in economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 could require a carbon assessment ranging from $120 per ton to $178 per ton, costs that would be passed down to residential and business consumers.

Bill Tracker

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Consumer Grocery Price Fairness Act

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This bill would eliminate the bulk-purchasing savings large retailers pass on to shoppers, driving up grocery prices for all New Yorkers at checkout.

One Fair Price Act

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This bill prohibits the use of algorithmically set prices using personal data and threatens to take away consumers’ access to discounts.

Highway Use Tax (HUT)

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Highway Use Tax (HUT) imposed on motor carriers operating on certain public highways within the state

Winter Moratorium on Evictions Act

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Bill seeks to establish the “winter moratorium on evictions act”, that would prohibit evictions of tenants from residential properties during the “so called” winter months being Oct 31-April 16.