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new york state: New York Open Government - 06/01/12 06:33 AM
Secrecy breeds corruption; transparency generates confidence.

A Public Integrity Initiative
New York State took another step today toward transparency with the launch of New York Open Government.
It's a website designed to help citizens, the media, and government watchdogs hold our state government accountable by providing comprehensive, up-to-date, and user-friendly information on campaign contributions, lobbying, state contracts, and more. Click here to explore New York Open Government, New York's newest tool to make government more transparent.
NYOpenGovernment.com is an effort by the Attorney General’s office to promote your right to know and to monitor governmental decision-making.
NYOpenGovernment.com is the … (5 comments)

new york state: Governor Cuomo's Budget Closes $10 billion deficit without Raising Taxes - 02/03/11 08:52 PM

 
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo released his 2011-12 Executive Budget yesterday. The proposed budget closes a $10 billion deficit without raising taxes or borrowing, honoring a campaign promise.
Kudos to the Governor for seeking to change these spending practices that take no account of actual costs or the quality of the services provided. 
In addition, the Governor’s Executive Budget calls for nearly a $1 billion reduction in Medicaid spending and a $1.5 billion reduction in education spending from last year’s spending levels.  The impact of these reductions as well as others in the budget will be difficult for … (10 comments)

new york state: New York Legislature Update: Taxes - 06/24/08 08:03 AM
The New York State legislature with strong support from REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) has passed and the Governor has signed a bill (A10688/ S07714) that extends the coop and condo real property tax abatement for four years. The passage of this legislation extends the 17.5% reduction in a property's assessed value (25% for properties assessed at less than $15,000).
In these difficult economic times, with financing more difficult and rising prices, this continued significant reduction in property taxes is needed more than ever.
The Governor also at REBNY's urging signed a bill (A11114/S7066) that would permit multi-year tax exempt financing … (7 comments)

 
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