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Freehold, NY · Municipal
New York Post
Expect Albany’s leaders to throw away its $8B Wall Street revenue windfall
Albany just got a windfall of $8 billion — get ready to watch the state’s leaders throw it away. Wall Street bonuses are soaring for a third straight year, not only producing an $8 billion surplus this year, but also slashing the coming year’s deficit by $6.4 billion to $2.9 billion, a gap the current overage can obviously cover. As state Budget Director Blake Washington noted Tuesday, “It’s hard to talk about new taxes when revenues are performing the way they are,” indicating that Gov. Kathy Hochul won’t be proposing tax hikes, but only “presenting a new favorable financial plan.” This explains Hochul ‘s comment to reporters at the Somos junket in Puerto Rico, namely that she’s open to new taxes “if there’s a need.” Where California Propositions stand as votes are tallied: Prop 40 wealth tax, home loan funds and more Of course, that doesn’t rule out a political need. She’s facing intense pressure from Mayor Zohran Mamdani to hike taxes, because for the socialists, the huge amount of taxes the rich already pay is never enough: They must be punished until they flee New York, taking this massive windfall with them. California voters overwhelmingly reject union-backed Prop. 44
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Film telling story of New York's 19th century Anti-Rent Wars to be screened in Albany
You may not have learned about the 19th century Anti-Rent Wars in your high school history class, but the story of indentured farmers fighting for their land and freedom is well-known in parts of the Catskills and Hudson Valley. Shut out from purchasing their land, upstate New Yorkers who organized...
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Cashman attends Small Business Hearing in Albany
ALBANY | Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) attended a legislative hearing in Albany Tuesday morning on the impact and effectiveness of economic development programs that were funded in this year’s state budget. “Throughout the duration of my recent municipal tour, I have been able to sit down and speak...
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Albany Port District Commission welcomes new board members
The Albany Port District Commission (APDC), the Port of Albany-Rensselaer’s governing body, welcomed two new Commissioners (Corcione and DeFrancesco) appointed by NY Governor Hochul, and celebrated the retirement of a third (Tagliento). Born, raised, and a resident of Albany, Commissioner Andy Corcione serves as the Vice President of Capitalize...
newyorkalmanack.com
The Legacy of the Anti-Rent War, New York’s Second Revolution
Landlords and tenant farmers clashed in rural, upstate regions during New York’s Anti-Rent War between 1839 and 1845. The Anti-Renters declared their independence from the manor system run by patroons, resisted tax collectors and demanded reform. In the aftermath of the rebellion, the antiquated manor system was abandoned in...
hoodline.com
Troy Turkey Trot Turns 79, Mayor Eyes Record Haul Past $40,000
Troy officials gathered at Ryan’s Wake Public House to officially launch the countdown to the 79th Pioneer Troy Turkey Trot, with Mayor Carmella Mantello calling it the city’s biggest draw of the year. The mayor said she’s hoping this year’s race tops last year’s $40,000 fundraising total, and if it does, the Salvation Army will be added as a third beneficiary alongside the event’s existing charities.
capitalregionchamber.com
Local Nonprofit Celebrates Grand Opening, Expands Support for Veterans and First Responders
The event drew a packed crowd of supporters, neighbors, and community members, creating an atmosphere of excitement and gratitude as attendees gathered to learn more about the organization’s mission and services. “We had a packed room,” organizers said. “Thank you to everyone who came, both new faces and familiar...
altamontenterprise.com
‘Vet-ville’: Make unused Saint Rose housing into homes for needy veterans
The Enterprise reports on Albany County, even as Albany struggles to attract taxpaying residents, and as New York state loses taxpayers and electoral votes to other states. Much of the former College of Saint Rose sits empty. Albany has a Veterans Affairs hospital a short distance from Saint Rose. Veterans might find it convenient to move to Albany, to be near the VA hospital, if suitably priced and disability-friendly housing were close to the VA hospital.
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Downtown Troy’s Next Chapter: Historic Apartment Living Meets New Waterfront Investment
Revitalization is opening up a new chapter of apartment living in Troy. For Burns Management, this new chapter has involved updating old and historic locations, like The Dauchy Building and River Triangle Apartments, to bring modern amenities to the city’s distinctive buildings. The Hendrick Hudson is the most recently updated of these historic locations, receiving new life through residential conversion.