New York State

DiNapoli: Gen Z and Young Millennials in New York Struggle With Economic, Affordability Challenges

New York’s young adults — some members of Generation Z (born 1997-2012) and Millennials (born 1981-1996) — are facing a complex economic landscape including higher unemployment rates, increasing costs, and larger debt burdens, that threatens their financial well-being, according to a new

DiNapoli Calls for Transparency From Companies Regarding Affordability Concerns

The New York State Common Retirement Fund has filed shareholder proposals with portfolio companies from credit card issuers to health care providers, to challenge business practices that may impact shareholder value, hurt consumers, and raise affordability concerns, New York State Comptroller Tho

Challenges Facing Small Businesses in New York

This report details how vital small businesses are to New York’s economy, generating nearly $1 trillion in sales and revenues with more than 3.7 million employees at over 422,000 establishments in 2023. New York ranked fourth among states in the number of small businesses and third behind California and Florida for its share of small businesses, but trailed the rest of the country in some key metrics, including small business creation and employment.