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The 10 Worst States for Homebuilding and Affordability in 2026—With New York Ranking Dead Last
June 22, 2026

Coastal and Western states trail the rest of the nation when it comes to homebuilding and housing affordability—with New York ranking dead last this year.

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Chamber of Progress Poll: New Yorkers Reject Alogrithmic Pricing Bans That Would Wipe Out Everyday Discounts
May 18, 2026

Voters across party lines want to keep loyalty rewards and targeted coupons

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70% of New Yorkers Fear That Green Energy Mandates Will Make Their ‘Unreasonable’ Electricity Bills Even More Expensive: Poll
April 29, 2026

A majority of New York State voters say their electricity bills are unreasonable — and nearly 70% fear controversial green energy mandates will send prices even higher, a new poll found.

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Politico New York Playbook: BCNYS Unveils Calculator Assessing Cost of Aggressive Law
March 24, 2026

The Business Council of New York State today will unveil a calculator that assesses the cost of an “aggressive” cap-and-invest program for the state’s climate law.

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Lohud: NY is one of the worst states to start a business, study finds
March 21, 2026

New York state is great for many reasons, but the ability to start a successful business there may not be one of them

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Kenny Burgos on X: ConEdison Bills are Increasing
March 17, 2026

ConEdison bills are already expensive and NYC is about to make them even more expensive

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New York Post: NY lawmakers can’t hide their bills’ cost, thanks to new watchdog site
March 17, 2026

NY lawmakers can’t hide their bills’ cost, thanks to new watchdog site

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The Business Council of New York State Launches New Website to Track Affordability Impact of New York State Legislation
March 13, 2026

The Campaign Called 'New Yorkers for Affordability' Introduces Online Resource to Help Consumers & Businesses Understand How Proposed Laws Affect Cost of Living

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Lohud: NY businesses pressured by high costs. Could Albany help?
March 9, 2026

Many business owners in New York say the cost of doing business in the state is "barely affordable or not affordable at all"

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New York Post: I paid $107 to fill up — and other horror stories from LA’s out-of-control gas crisis
March 9, 2026

After Jill Gottlieb finished filling up her car at a Chevron station, the final tally on the gas pump read $107

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Buffalo News: A smart tax strategy for New York would be broadening the tax pool
March 9, 2026

Heather Mulligan, President & CEO of The Business Council of NYS, writes on affordability in the Buffalo News

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Business Council of NYS Launches Statewide Affordability Campaign to Highlight Policies that Will and Won’t Protect New Yorkers’ Hard-Earned Money
February 25, 2026

The Business Council of New York State (BCNYS) announced a major statewide affordability campaign

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Times Union: Poll: Affordability the biggest issue for New York voters
February 24, 2026

Business Council of New York State survey finds cost of living is top concern across party lines

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Politico New York Playbook: BCNYS Launches Campaign to Address Affordability
February 9, 2026

The Business Council of New York State this week will launch a public awareness campaign meant to highlight “pro-growth” ideas to address affordability.