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State, County And Town Announce Empire Zone In Nassau County
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“The Empire Zone program has proven to be an excellent tool for creating and maintaining jobs across New York State and will be an important economic development tool for Nassau County as well,” said Senator Michael Balboni.
“The establishment of a Senate initiated Empire Zone in Nassau County will provide great opportunities for new jobs, business expansion and a boost for local economic development,” said Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr.
Empire State Development Chairman Charles A. Gargano said, “The Empire Zone program is a perfect example of one of the policies and strategies that Governor Pataki has implemented to help
To ensure the designation of an Empire Zone within
“The creation of the Empire Zone supports the vision of New Suburbia in
“I want to thank Senator Dean Skelos and the entire Senate delegation for promoting
“Empire Zones have proven to be an effective tool for rejuvenating local economies. The approval of an Empire Zone in
The Empire Zone program utilizes a variety of tax incentives to stimulate economic growth and job creation. Businesses that create new jobs within an Empire Zone are eligible for sales tax exemptions, real property tax credits, wage tax credits and utility rate reductions that enable it to operate almost “tax-free” for up to 10 years, with additional savings available on a declining basis in years 11 through 15. Statewide, more than 300,000 people are employed by 9,500 businesses operating within 72 Empire Zones.
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