Not since 1938 has NY State had such a monumental opportunity. The stakes for the 2010 elections couldn't be higher: The election of two U.S. Senators, Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, all 29 U.S. House seats and all 212 state legislative seats. It is time to get this state back on track! We’ve heard from our members asking how they can get involved.

With New York State and our nation facing record breaking deficits, a failing economy, and a rising unemployment rate, it is more important than ever for taxpayers like you and I to be alert and ready to act. Just eight short months away, New York, along with the rest of the country will have the opportunity to make their voices heard at the polls. Let’s make sure we’re ready.

As we participate in the 2010 Census, there are some frightening realities for New York State. From an October 2009 Empire Center Research Bulletin, NY has lost 1.5 million citizens over the past decade, approximately 8% of our population. This was the largest loss in the entire nation. Of those moving out their incomes were 13% higher by average than those moving in, causing a $4.3 billion tax loss. Our continued tax and spend attitude is a primary cause of this flight.