North Greenbush
North Greenbush, NY · Municipal
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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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Saluting Our Heroes: Veterans Day Offers Around the Capital Region
Check out all the special deals happening in the area to honor our Veterans!. Today, we honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our country. Here in the Capital Region, there are some great local deals, freebies, and special offers for veterans to enjoy in honor of their service.
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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 Common Council mulls rule changes after city issues $10 million loan
The Albany Common Council is considering changes that would require the city treasurer to notify them — or seek council approval — before issuing short-term loans. The move comes after the City Treasurer's Office announced it would issue $10 million in short-term loans to cover expenses through the end of the year as the city faces a shortage of cash. The treasurer's notice to potential investors surprised some members of the Common Council, who say they weren't properly consulted.
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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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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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City of Albany taking out $10 million loan to pay City workers as cash flow dries up
What is the Revenue Anticipation Note (RAN) issued by Albany?. Albany — In the midst of a budget crisis, the City of Albany is taking out a $10 million "Revenue Anticipation Note" to avoid missed paychecks for City employees. Darius Shahinfar, Treasurer of the City of Albany, tells CBS6...