Governor Andrew Cuomo over the last term has notched liberal victories that range from increasing the minimum wage to $15 and a paid family leave program. But as he touted his fiscal accomplishments to the Business Council this week, he omitted both those victories.

“They were not thrilled. I don't think they opposed those. But obviously you can't talk about everything,” said Cuomo.

Actually, the Business Council opposed both measures. Still, the organization is not ruling out an endorsement of Cuomo for the third election in a row.

“I think he was trying to highlight the positives of his terms. Certainly there are ample positives to talk about,” said Heather Briccetti, Business Council president.

Cuomo's Republican opponent Marc Molinaro unveiled a package of tax cuts and tax relief measures this week, including one aimed at cutting property taxes by 30 percent. It's not clear how he would pay for that, however.

“I haven't seen it. I'm looking forward to seeing it. I do think there are methods by which you cut real property taxes in addition to the property tax cap, so we're looking forward to seeing what he's got,” said Briccetti.

And as Cuomo defends his economic record, he's also defending the outmigration from upstate New York. Cuomo suggested Tuesday the weather was to blame. Fiscal hawks say economic conditions are more likely to blame.

“What's different about upstate New York? How does upstate New York differ from similarly cold places? The difference is upstate New York has had much less economic growth and dynamism,” said EJ McMahon, Empire Center president.

Cuomo's office on Wednesday pointed to younger people moving to western New York as well as online rankings show upstate cities are popular with millennials.