Right now, news reports from Washington, D.C. are fixated on the major cuts to the federal workforce. But here in New York, we’re facing a very different kind of workforce crisis. From the Hudson Valley to Buffalo, businesses of all sizes are facing a harsh reality: there simply aren’t enough workers to fill the jobs that keep our economy running. Right now, there are 500,000 open jobs across the state in critical industries like healthcare, construction, and hospitality. That’s not a political talking point — it’s an economic emergency.

From the Bronx to Ballston Spa, New York’s business community is not interested in partisan battles or political posturing. We are focused on practical, bipartisan solutions that will strengthen our workforce, support local businesses, and grow our economy. That’s why I, along with a broad and growing coalition of other business, labor and nonprofit leaders, strongly support........

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