New York manufacturing at possible inflection point
Business Council of New York State's Ken Pokalsky reflects on the manufacturing landscape in the Empire State.
State triggers stricter COVID-19 workplace precautions
Business Council of New York State's Ken Pokalsky breaks down the implementation of the NY HERO Act.
Businesses balk at chemical restrictions in consumer goods
Environmental health advocates want state policymakers to aggressively police what chemicals are in products New Yorkers buy.
Pushback to state’s funding plan for MTA capital plan
Republican state lawmakers and the state business community is raising objections to a plan for funding the MTA's capital needs.
Businesses face major costs as unemployment bill comes due
May 26, 2021 - After paying out billions of dollars in unemployment benefits during the pandemic, the bill is coming due soon, and Business Council of New York State Vice President Ken Pokalsky has ideas on how the state
The bullish and bearish opinions on the stock transfer tax
Feb. 17, 2021 - Advocates on the left are calling for the state to pursue revenue raisers rather than implementing cuts to public spending to fill the budget gap. Asm. Phil Steck (D-Colonie) and Ken Pokalsky, Vice President
Apr 20, 2020: Business community concerns during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the way New York’s economy operates with over a million New Yorkers filing for unemployment. Today, we heard from Ken Pokalsky, Vice President of The Business Council of New
March 19, 2020: Business Council on coronavirus paid sick leave legislation
In response to the coronavirus, the Governor signed a piece of legislation on Wednesday that expands paid sick leave to those under mandated quarantine or diagnosed with COVID-19. Ken Pokalsky, Vice President of The Business Council of New
March 10, 2020: Potential ban on polystyrene single-use containers
A proposed ban on single use polystyrene food containers could have a major impact on small businesses across the state. We heard from Ken Pokalsky, Vice President at The Business Council of New York State, and Chris Murphy,
January 14, 2020: Business Council 2020 Priorities
With the 2020 legislative session in full swing, we spoke with Ken Pokalsky, Vice President of the Business Council of New York State, on what they are hoping to see the Legislature act on in the coming months.
