I'm writing you with deep concern over S.933-C (Gianaris) / A.1812-A (Dinowitz), the so-called "21st Century Antitrust Act". This bill is a great departure from our current law and all of the norms of antitrust laws throughout the United States. From every vantage point, from that of a small business, a large business or an employee - this legislation poses great risks - even New York's smallest businesses (salons, convenient markets, landscapers, etc.) will be caught up in the legislation's overly broad terms and potential for private suits from enterprising lawyers and eager competitors. From my perspective as a consumer, this bill, unlike current law, largely ignores what is best for me and focuses only on "market dominance". Given record-breaking cost increases on almost everything, it is impossible to understand why we would even consider a switch to a system that largely ignores cost, value and availability to the average New Yorker, not to mention one that would increase litigation and all of the cost increases associated. Contemplation of this legislation at this time is a dangerous mistake for all New Yorkers. We hope that you will consider New York's struggling small businesses, their employees and every New York consumer - and ensure that the bill will not be considered this year.

I'm writing you with deep concern over S.933-A (Gianaris) / A.1812-A (Dinowitz), the so called "21st Century Antitrust Act". This bill is a great departure from our current law and all of the norms of antitrust laws throughout the United States. This bill, unlike current law, largely ignores what is best for the consumer and instead focuses on a European concept of "market dominance". Since we are all consumers and have all benefit from the current law, it is difficult to understand why we would switch to a system that largely ignores cost, value and availability to the average person in New York. The legislation also poses great risks to small businesses throughout the state. While these businesses are hardly monopolies, they will be caught up in the legislation's overly broad terms and prosecution by class action. This legislation is wrong for New York. We hope that you will ensure that the bill will not be considered this year and will be given extensive review and revisions in the years to come.

I'm writing you with deep concern over S.933-C (Gianaris) / A.1812-A (Dinowitz), the so-called "21st Century Antitrust Act". This bill is a great departure from our current law and all of the norms of antitrust laws throughout the United States. From every vantage point, from that of a small business, a large business or an employee - this legislation poses great risks - even New York's smallest businesses (salons, convenient markets, landscapers, etc.) will be caught up in the legislation's overly broad terms and potential for private suits from enterprises lawyers and eager competitors. From my perspective as a consumer , this bill, unlike current law, largely ignores what is best for me and focuses only on "market dominance". Given record-breaking cost increases on almost everything, it is impossible to understand why we would even consider a switch to a system that largely ignores cost, value and availability to the average New Yorker, not to mention one that would increase litigation and all of the cost increases associated. Contemplation of this legislation at this time is a dangerous mistake for all New Yorkers. We hope that you will consider New York's struggling small business, their employees and every New York consumer and ensure that the bill will not be considered this year.

I'm writing you with deep concern over S.933-C (Gianaris) / A.1812-A (Dinowitz), the so-called "21st Century Antitrust Act". This bill is a great departure from our current law and all of the norms of antitrust laws throughout the United States. From every vantage point, from that of a small business, a large business or an employee - this legislation poses great risks - even New York's smallest businesses (salons, convenient markets, landscapers, etc.) will be caught up in the legislation's overly broad terms and potential for private suits from enterprises lawyers and eager competitors. From my perspective as a consumer , this bill, unlike current law, largely ignores what is best for me and focuses only on "market dominance". Given record-breaking cost increases on almost everything, it is impossible to understand why we would even consider a switch to a system that largely ignores cost, value and availability to the average New Yorker, not to mention one that would increase litigation and all of the cost increases associated. Contemplation of this legislation at this time is a dangerous mistake for every New Yorkers. We hope that you will consider New York's struggling small business, their employees and every New York consumer and ensure that the bill will not be considered this year.