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NY S08248

NY S08248
Authorizes the empire state development corporation to develop a public awareness campaign promoting businesses located in New York state with an emphasis on small businesses and the need to shop in downtown local areas; requires the creation of the Buy New York Online Networking Directory to connect purchasers with businesses located in New York.


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Introduced
05/27/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT authorizing the empire state development corporation to develop a public awareness campaign promoting businesses located in New York state

AI Summary

This bill requires the Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) to create and implement a public awareness campaign designed to promote New York state businesses, with a specific focus on supporting small local businesses and downtown areas. The campaign will include an online directory called the "Buy New York Online Networking Directory" where business owners can voluntarily list their company details such as contact information, products, services, business history, and operational hours. Businesses will be categorized and searchable by type of goods or services offered. The ESDC will advertise the campaign through various media channels including internet, radio, print advertising, and potentially using public ambassadors to help spread the message. The campaign must be launched by January 1, 2027, and the ESDC is required to submit an annual report to the governor and legislature detailing the campaign's activities and assessing funding needs for the upcoming fiscal year. The primary goal is to encourage individuals and businesses to purchase products and services from New York-based businesses, particularly small and local enterprises.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS (on 01/07/2026)

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