No matter where you go in New York, the top concerns are: Jobs, jobs, jobs. Unemployment is at roughly 9 percent, and there are countless stories of businesses leaving because the taxes are too high – or sons and daughters forced to move out-of-state to find work.

This campaign season, the Business Council is hoping its calls for lower taxes and less state regulation will finally resonate – both with candidates and voters.

Liz Benjamin spoke with Council President Ken Adams Wednesday about the importance of this election what his members think of the featured speaker: Carl Paladino.