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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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Devin Lander confident as senator-elect in race against Jake Ashby
COHOES, N.Y. (WRGB) — There are only a couple hundred votes left to count for Senate District 43, not enough, according to Devin Lander, to prevent his victory. He was recognized in Cohoes during its Veterans Day ceremony. "We're also joined by incoming New York State Senator Devin Lander," said Mayor Bill Keeler.
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Colonie EMS secures $4M to improve care across nine counties
The Town of Colonie Emergency Medical Services Department has secured $4 million to advance lifesaving emergency care across nine counties. The federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program will support advanced prehospital care, responder safety and regional emergency medical coordination.
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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 Veterans Day Parade marks 70 years
Who was the Grand Marshal of the 70th Albany Veterans Day Parade?. How many participants were in the 70th Albany Veterans Day Parade?. Why has the Albany Veterans Day Parade continued for 70 years?. Veterans were recognized in Albany Wednesday during the city’s annual Veterans Day Parade. The parade...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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Why Is Albany the Capital of New York State Instead of New York City?
With New York City being the largest city in the United States, it might seem a little surprising that the capital of New York State is Albany. After all, New York City was once the capital of the entire country. Why, then, did the state government settle in a city roughly 150 miles to the north?
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More than half of Troy’s proposed budget goes to public safety, mayor says
Troy city leaders are taking a closer look at next year's budget with a focus on public safety. The proposed 2027 budget includes more than $130 million in spending, and on Monday night, city council members were reviewing how much money is going toward police and fire services. NEWS10's Tyanna Xavier was in Troy with what was being discussed.
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Albany mayor defends decision to attend conference in Puerto Rico
Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs is defending her decision to attend a conference in Puerto Rico while the city works to pass a balanced budget. Applyrs and two members of the Albany Common Council — Majority Leader Alfredo Balarin and Majority Whip Owusu Anane — attended the annual Somos conference in the Puerto Rican capital of San Juan from Wednesday to Saturday.
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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...