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Tax Relief is Inches Away
As you may have heard by now, yesterday there was a three way agreement reached on a property tax cap for residents and businesses in New York. While they are still working out some details, this is a...
View ArticleFor Taxpayer Dependents, Status Quo Preferred
Recent polling indicates there is overwhelming support amongst New Yorker’s for a property tax cap. A May 19th Siena poll indicated that 71% of residents support the tax cap. A poll released just...
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Unshackle Upstate Update – June 27, 2011
From the Desk of the Executive Director Brian Sampson What’s Inside A Message from Brian Sampson 2011 Legislative Session Ends* Power NY Approved* Governor Reaches Agreement with State’s Largest...
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Did Irene Expose Costly Mandates?
It is clear that the effects of Tropical Storm Irene will be felt in our Upstate communities for some time. While all reports indicate that we were prepared for the storm, it is a reminder of how...
View ArticlePushing for Changes That Will Spur Job Creation
One of the significant accomplishments in New York this year has been creation of the Regional Economic Development Councils. The process helped 10 regions across the state to create regional plans and...
View ArticleTime to Focus on Mandate Relief, Before It’s Too Late
When Gov. Cuomo first proposed a 2-percent cap on local property taxes, the predictions of doom and gloom flew fast and furious. So I was pleased to see the recent report by the Empire Center that said...
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