New York Governor David Paterson's Executive Budget for 2009-2010 will eliminate certain aviation tax exemptions, increase taxes on aviation related activity and also negatively affect the Airport Improvement Program, all contributing to a further loss of aviation jobs. NYAMA wants to encourage everyone to send letters to their local legislators concerning this impact.

1) See the sample letter we have drafted here. Edit the content to your own personal situation and let legislators know how these changes will affect your family and your business.

2) Go to the following websites (www.senate.state.ny.us and assembly.state.ny.us) to identify your representatives by typing in your zip code. If more than one member appears, please feel free to contact everyone listed.

3) Send your letter to your legislative representatives.

4) Please also send a copy of your letter to Bill McShane, NYAMA President at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For greater impact if you send your letter to us by Monday, February 23, our officers will carry all of the letters with us into our meetings with key legislators in Albany during our Advocacy Day on February 24!

Thank you for supporting the aviation industry in New York State!