Property tax cap favored by strong majority of voters, according to new Siena Poll

A Siena Poll finds that 68 percent of voters– over two-thirds– say the property tax law moves New York in the right direction. To read more click here.
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Bill that would have undermined property tax cap vetoed by Governor

Governor Cuomo vetoed legislation that would have authorized school districts to borrow over $1 billion to cover current pension costs without voter approval, according to a release from the Governor: “Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today vetoed a bill that would have allowed school d
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Business Council points to pro-business legislative victories in 2011 session

“The passage of a property tax cap is great news for all New Yorkers. It sends a signal to business leaders that the state is prepared to control the cost of government and begin to rebuild our private sector economy,” said Heather Briccetti, acting-president & CEO of The B
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Cuomo touts new property-tax cap law in Irondequoit

Brian Sharp writes in the Democrat and Chronicle – “Standing at a podium outside an Irondequoit couple’s home, Gov. Andrew Cuomo motioned to the two-story Colonial Revival behind him Wednesday, saying it was “not an ATM machine for government.” The govern
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Gov says tax cap staying, so find savings

“Facing criticism for a property-tax cap that doesn’t include significant mandate relief, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday said local governments and schools need to tighten their belts to deal with a cap that will limit tax increases to 2 percent a year.” writes Joseph
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Business Council says property tax cap completes a positive legislative session

“The passage of a property tax cap is great news for all New Yorkers. It sends a signal to business leaders that the state is prepared to control the cost of government and begin to rebuild our private sector economy,” said Heather Briccetti, acting-president & CEO of The Bus
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Rush to finish at the Capitol

Rick Karlin writes in today’s Times Union – “Lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo late Tuesday said they had reached agreement on legislation that would simultaneously cap property taxes and renew New York City’s rent control regulations — a landmark measure t
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Legislature looks for common ground on property taxes

The follow is a part of a recent National Public Radio report by Melissa Block on the pending property tax cap legislation – “Lawmakers in New York state find themselves in the familiar position. They’re entering the final hours of the legislative session with some m
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Standing up to teachers

The following is part of an editorial by the Buffalo News - “It is predictable and maybe even understandable that New York State United Teachers and the Buffalo Teachers Federation are upset over the turn taken by state government since January. They have for so long been the ta
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Ethics bill passage to kick off critical week

“The state Legislature is set today to pass sweeping ethics reform as it enters a crucial final week of the legislative session. With the ethics bill approved, the focus will shift to whether lawmakers will legalize same-sex marriage and give final approval to a property-tax cap
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