- Address:
- 409 New Karner Rd
Albany, NY 12205
- Phone:
- (518) 452-4222
- Website:
- http://www.nysra.org/
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- Company Information:
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From white tablecloth restaurants to fast food franchises, New York enjoys the culinary diversity of more than 36,000 eating and drinking establishments. Currently, the foodservice sector makes up the largest portion of the State’s tourism industry, employing more than 428,000 people and posting sales of more than $20 billion. The key role the industry plays in New York’s economy is highlighted by the fact that despite the devastating financial impact of September 11 the industry is expected to grow by 3.5%.
Since 1935, the New York State Restaurant Association (NYSRA) has served as the voice of the foodservice industry and has grown to represent nearly 7,000 restaurants from Montauk to Massena. Under the direction of Fred Sampson (1961 to 1993) the activism and voice of the organization increased significantly. During this period the organization not only became more involved in legislative and regulatory affairs, it also developed a number of programs to meet the increasing needs of its members. Implementing low-cost workers compensation, disability and health insurance programs helped NYSRA continue to grow its membership and strengthen its voice.
In 1994, Rick Sampson assumed the helm of the organization. As President and CEO, he continues to lead NYSRA forward as it grows and prospers. During his tenure, the headquarters office was moved to Albany to be closer to the Capitol and serve as the industry’s political watchdog and in 1999, NYSRA purchased its own buildin
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