ALBANY, N.Y. — The proposed Senate bill that would repeal tax on limo service in New York State has taken another successful step today. The bill (S4920) passed the Senate Investigations and Government Operations this morning and will now move into Finance Committee. The Senate bill was proposed by Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-60th District, while a similar bill will soon be introduced into the State Assembly by Assemblyman Dennis H. Gabryszak, D-143rd District. “We still have a lot more work to do. . ....
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Albany , New York- Today we received some great news regarding NY State Senate Bill S4920. The Bill has advanced from the Senate Investigations Committee and is now headed to the Finance committee. The Bill is one step away from heading to the floor for a vote! Also the Bill now has a Co- Sponsor! Senator Martin Golden is Co-sponsoring Bill S4920. Thank You Senator Golden! Next week will be a very critical week. It will be extremely important for...
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ALBANY, New York — In a show of deepening support for the repeal of the limo sales tax in New York, Assemblyman Dennis H. Gabryszak, D-143rd District, will be introducing the same exact bill as S4920 by Sen. Mark Grisanti. A bill number has not been assigned as of today, but is expected tomorrow and the story will be updated once the new bill number is issued. Gabryszak is introducing this bill to the Assembly, and the bill will be...
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Posted on May 15, 2013 ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Limousine, Bus, Taxi Operators of Upstate New York has succeeded in getting a state legislator to sponsor a measure that would repeal the state sales tax on limousine service, which applies to sedans, vans, SUVs and stretches, but not to vehicles registered as buses. Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-60th District, proposed Bill S4920 on May 1 to repeal the 2009 law, according to this post by David Bastian of Towne Livery,...
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Operators wanting to get a jump start on running a Lincoln MKT Town Car or just check out all the details before buying one can consult the Towne Livery MKT Video Channel, now up on YouTube.Towne Livery’s vehicle sales manager David Bastian assembled a mix of 21 Lincoln demo videos along with some he shot or modified himself. Ranging from one to four minutes, the video clips cover everything from operational basics to the sophisticated Sync technology....
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By Randi Busse - Workforce Development Group info@workdevgroup.com Here is a great article written by Randi.... How hard is it to get a customer? Last time I was shopping at Wal-Mart, they didn't have an aisle filled with them (well, actually, they did, but they weren't for sale, they were shopping too!). Customers typically aren't lined up outside your place of business waiting to do business with you. And your phones probably aren't ringing off the hook with them calling to buy your products. If they are, you...
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A few months ago I spoke with Senator Mark Grisanti's office on behalf of the Limousine , Bus, Taxi ,Operators Of Upstate New York , regarding the 2009 law that went into affect, requiring the Limousine Livery Industry of New York to collect sales tax on transportation services. My discussion with his office focused on the fact that we felt it was unfair that operators within the industry, had to collect sales tax, but do not gain tax benefits for doing so. Other industries within New York State that...
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Attention NY State Livery & Taxi operators! NY State just passed a bill through the local governments committee that makes it easier for Cities , Towns & Villages to add additional regulation to your industry. This bill is Sponsored by Senator Martins, out of Long Island. There are no co-sponsors on this bill. In addition, there is no assembly bill. In order for a bill to pass and become law it must pass both houses ( Senate and Assembly) and be signed...
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Posted on May 6, 2013 LCT Magazine KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Police continued their investigation Monday into the tragic death of a 26-year-old mother, whose death Saturday night during a bachelorette party celebration, has troubled many who hear about it. Fox4 News report and video here. Former NLA President Diane Forgy, who owns Overland Limousine in Kansas City, was interviewed aboard one of her chauffeured buses while sharing information on limo bus doors and windows. Emergency doors and windows in...
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By Peter Valdes-Dapena @PeterDrives April 15, 2013: 11:29 AM ET 5 Email Print NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Ford and General Motors announced Monday that they are teaming up to design new nine-speed and 10-speed transmissions for use in a variety of vehicles, a move aimed at improving fuel efficiency for the rivals' vehicles. It's not the first time the two Detroit rivals have collaborated on a big engineering project. The six-speed transmissions now used in vehicles such as the Ford (F,...
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Social Media 101 Posted by Brittney Ervin on Wed, May 08, 2013 @ 07:05 AM Engaging your customers via social media is a day-in and day-out process that requires serious creativity and a continual effort to post relevant, eye-catching and informative material. You should simultaneously promote your brand and impress your customers. If this sounds like a lot to juggle, we understand; effective branding and customer interaction via social media is a new art that can seem like a vast,...
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EAST HANOVER, N.J. — The first line of Lincoln MKS livery sedans are landing on dealership lots and moving into limousine fleets this week, as the latest entrant on the active chauffeured vehicle market offers operators another solid sedan option. The 2013 Lincoln MKS is being sold in three successive livery-related packages — 100A, 101A, and 102A — with each package available in either FWD or AWD models. The prices range from $37,000 to $44,000, depending on the package, drivetrain,...
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CHICAGO -- When folks travel for business, going out for a nice meal tops the list of leisure activities they want to engage in, according to a survey conducted by GO Airport Express, a Chicago-based ground transportation provider. Additional findings from survey are solid evidence that business travelers prefer to be mobile during a business stay. While 27% of respondents said dining out was their number one activity, 16% prefer taking a tour, and 13% spent time visiting friends or...
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