Where’s the jobs plan?
Whatever your politics, this actor made a delightful fool of himself doing this 4-1/2 minute video. And some folks at the Capitol clearly had a good time playing along.
Here And Now
Capital Tonight, By Liz Benjamin, June 23, 2011. Long Islanders are anxious for Cuomo to release details on his regional economic development councils.
Guv told businesses must account for tax breaks
Newsday, By James T. Madore, June 21, 2011. Unions, liberal groups and religious leaders stepped up a campaign Tuesday to have state officials hold businesses accountable for creating jobs in return for tax breaks and other incentives.
Protests delivered on FedEx plan
Albany Times Union, By Larry Rulison, June 22, 2011. Union officials gathered in East Greenbush on Tuesday to decry government subsidies being used to build the FedEx Ground distribution center along Route 4.
BUSY QUEENS CENTER MALL INTERSECTION TURNED INTO HUNT FOR GOOD JOBS
Community, faith and labor leaders held a rally and press conference in front of the Queens Center Mall today to protest the use of taxpayer dollars to subsidize projects that do not create good jobs or broader community benefits.