Upstate United

UU Board Member Garry Douglas was presented with a Key to the Consulate by Consul General Clark at the North Country Chamber of Commerce's Annual Board Retreat last week.

Garry's leadership and commitment to strengthening cross-border partnerships are essential to the Upstate economy.

The is no longer financially feasible or practically achievable, and state leaders know it...

You can read Justin Wilcox's opinion piece in syracuse.com here: https://upstateunited.com/news/syracuse-post-standard-nys-climate-plan-is-no-longer-achievable-or-affordable-guest-opinion-by-justin-wilcox/

💸We cannot make New York a more affordable place to live if policymakers continue to pass costs down to ratepayers, business owners, consumers, employers, etc.

Read the full release on our 2025 Affordability Agenda:
https://upstateunited.com/news/upstate-united-releases-end-of-session-affordability-agenda/

A recent analysis from WalletHub ranks states by tax burden. How did New York do?

❌2nd Overall Tax Burden
❌1st in Individual Income Tax Burden
❌4th in Property Tax Burden
❌22nd in Sales & Excise Tax Burden

Read our full statement 👇
https://upstateunited.com/news/new-yorks-overall-tax-burden-ranks-second-in-the-nation-in-2025/