Op Ed: We can’t afford to ignore businesses – New York’s economy is on the line

Dear Editor,

New York is a place where world-class businesses are born, but too often they’re raised elsewhere. For years, we’ve been sounding the alarm, and now a recent report by The Business Council of New York State confirmed what New York’s businesses, both big and small, have been saying for years: overregulation is out of control, and we need to take action now– or we risk losing another generation of entrepreneurs to other states.

What looks like a crisis for New York’s economy could be an opportunity for real leadership and smart policy. But lawmakers in Albany must start listening to businesses and championing policies that reinforce, not undermine, a pro-growth vision for New York’s future.

Results from the survey of over 500 state business leaders and 40 associations de