New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
     Empire Zones Program  For questions regarding Empire Zone benefits

call Tax and Finance's new toll free number at 1-888-372-0020

Empire State Development Corporation
     Empire Zones Program | Linked Deposit Program | Small Business Assistance

New York State Department of Labor
     Empire Zones Program

New York State Governor’s Office of Regulatory Reform (GORR)
     Economic Development

New York State Economic Development Council

Healthy New York- Health Insurance options for small businesses

Utilities

Niagara Mohawk, A National Grid Company

In order to access the discounted Empire Zone Rider rates, customers must become certified and contact Niagara Mohawk within six months of locating or expanding in an EDZ. Certified businesses are eligible for any available reductions for increases in annual energy usage of at least 25 percent or 100 kilowatts. Empire Zone Rider

New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG)

NYSEG provides a reduction from the normal tariff rate for businesses locating in an Empire Zone. EDZI is available for the entire life of the EDZ designation. Contact your customer service representative. Incentives

Verizon

Verizon offers a 5% reduction on intrastate calls. Zone certified businesses should contact the customer assistance number on their Verizon bill to request the Empire Zone benefit.