6+ hour, 31+ min ago  (587+ words) There were some state budget developments this week, but we definitely didn't get the white smoke we were expecting. While our own state budget remains in bureaucratic purgatory, now 45 days past the April 1 [Albany Prioritizes NYC Bailouts While State Budget…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (224+ words) If you're looking for a state budget update, there's good news and bad news. The good news: According to Gov. Kathy Hochul, an agreement has been reached with legislative leaders on key budget priorities. The bad news: According to Assembly…...

3+ week, 4+ hour ago  (456+ words) Last week, I wrote about New York state's business-smothering taxes and overall dismal tax climate, being ranked worst in the nation on the Tax Foundation's 2026 State Tax Competitiveness Index, the result of years of [Another Day, Another Tax Undermining" New…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (230+ words) " " "Gov. Hochul's $260 billion executive budget proposal continues the disturbing, and failing, pattern of reckless spending in New York. The state budget has increased by $81 billion over the last five years with [Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Gov....

6+ mon, 1+ day ago  (209+ words) So whether you're continuing a long-held family tradition or setting out to create a new one, take advantage of the county's local offerings as we move into the holiday season!" For a free copy of our 2025 Christmas tree farm directory,…...