ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — A new report from the Public Policy Institute of New York State concludes that the local business climate drives away businesses and forces out residents. The report, titled "Blueprint for New York – Creating a Roadmap for Change," found that only 2% of business owners surveyed felt that Albany lawmakers represent their interests.

Among business leaders, 72% don't believe New York's economic conditions are good. Only 21% believe the state is on the right track, and just 3% feel that regulators understand and support their businesses.

The report—commissioned by the Public Policy Institute of New York State, an affiliate of The Business Council of New York State, and the New York State Economic Development Council—is available to read at the bottom of this story. I

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