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Hundreds of business leaders from across Queens traveled to Albany on May 5 to meet with state lawmakers and advocate for the borough’s economic future as part of the Queens Chamber of Commerce’s annual Queens Day in Albany. The daylong event brought together entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and policymakers for a powerful show of unity and engagement at the State Capitol. Chamber members met with dozens of State Senate and Assembly representatives to discuss key priorities from the Chamber’s 2026 Legislative Agenda, focusing on expanding economic opportunities, strengthening the local workforce, and making it easier for small businesses to grow and thrive. “Showing up in Albany and having real conversations with our elected officials is how we move the needle for Queens businesses,” said Tom Grech, President and CEO of the Queens Chamber of Commerce. “We talked about key priorities like bringing new economic opportunities to Queens, supporting our local workforce, and making it easier for businesses to grow and succeed. I’m proud of the strong turnout from our business community and grateful to the legislators and their teams for taking the time to listen and engage.” See page 16 for related story.