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New York state budget offers financial relief to residents
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (198+ words) Jun 2, 2026, 5: 58 AM After being finalized 57 days late, New York's $268 billion state budget includes several measures aimed at putting money back into the pockets of New York residents. One of the most immediate benefits comes through a utility bill relief program....
Capital region nightlife, events and more things to do " Albany Times Union
4+ hour, 26+ min ago (45+ words) Times Union Tig Notaro on 'Star Trek' and bringing her new show to The Egg Next Fest turns to immigrant, women composers for America 250 Things to do this weekend in the Capital Region...
Raj Goyle, candidate for New York State comptroller
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (130+ words) 12: 00: Raj Goyle, candidate for New York State comptroller 1: 00: From the classroom to the area: Rochester students take on robotics challenges We continue our coverage of the Democratic primary for New York State comptroller. Raj Goyle is a former Kansas legislator....
New York State Lawmakers Approve New Pied-A-Terre Tax
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (302+ words) New York state lawmakers approved a new luxury second-home tax in New York City on Wednesday as part of the state budget package, securing a major policy victory for Mayor Zohran Mamdani's affordability agenda. The newly approved pied--terre tax…...
Syracuse city government missing out on $2 million in unpaid school zone speeding fines - AOL
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (296+ words) Syracuse city government missing out on $2 million in unpaid school zone speeding fines AOL. com The cameras tracking speeders at Syracuse school zones have been up for about seven months. But there's $2 million in unpaid tickets, according to data city…...
Baldwin projects $300k budget deficit
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (45+ words) The Northeast Georgian Baldwin projects $300k budget deficit - Woman charged with vehicular homicide in teen's death Wednesday - Mount Vernon Mills plant in Alto closing in 60 days - Kemp unsure if shelter order should end as Habersham cases surge past 200...
New York Approves Mamdani's Pied--Terre Tax'Here's What It Means For Luxury Homeowners
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (43+ words) New York state lawmakers have approved a new pied--terre tax on luxury second homes in New York City, according to a report on Wednesday, marking a major policy win for Mayor Zohran Mamdani's affordability agenda. The tax, included in…...
LETTER: The 'block by block' shell game | Adirondack Daily Enterprise | dailygazette. com
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (384+ words) LETTER: The 'block by block' shell game The Daily Gazette To the editor: New York City Mayor Mamdani's "block by block" housing plan is a classic ploy from the socialist playbook that critics of central planning have warned about for…...
State budget passes in Albany nearly 60 days past-due, enacts record $268. 5 billion spending package
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (422+ words) ALBANY " It's the latest spending plan in 16 years, but on Wednesday night state lawmakers finally passed the legislation to enact the 2026-27 New York state budget. A bulk of the issues the governor was pushing for in the spending plan this…...
Council paves the way for low-density housing in Bass
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (295+ words) BASS Coast Shire Council has approved the rezoning of agricultural farmland in Bass for future development as a low-density residential housing estate. BASS Coast Shire Council has voted to approve a major planning amendment for land in Bass marking the…...