State Sen. James Skoufis on IDAs in upstate New York

Woodbury state Sen. James Skoufis details how harmful IDAs could be to local communities. 

Skoufis discusses IDA bill he sponsored. Senator Skoufis talks about his goal to prevent industrial development agencies from using state funds to lure businesses away from one part of New York to another. 

Skoufis details how harmful IDAs could be to local communities. Skoufis explains that one of the Senate bills is aimed at preventing industrial development agencies from using state funds to incentivize businesses to move within New York state.

Skoufis breaks down the relationship with IDAs and tax breaks. Skoufis discusses his bill to amend the general municipal law regarding industrial development agencies. 

You can watch the full interview above. And be sure to tune in for a look inside the biggest issues impacting upstate New York, on In Focus with JoDee Kenney — every Sunday on Spectrum News 1.