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The recommendation would build reserves toward a target of 16% of tax revenues in order to prevent drastic service cuts during a recession.

WATERTOWN — Oswego County realized the largest percent increase in sales tax revenue in the state in April versus the same month a year ago, while Jefferson, Lewis and St.

Looking backward

When Credibility Matters

New York, California, New Jersey and Illinois were panned for their pandemic performance after bringing in draconian measures to shut their citizens in their homes.

The state’s fiscal year began April 1 without the passage of a budget, which is required by law.

Securities industry professionals in New York City earn roughly five times as much as other private-sector workers.

The New York state comptroller says soaring profits on Wall Street helped drive up the average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry to a record $257,500 last year

Soaring profits on Wall Street helped drive up the average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry to a record $257,500 for last year, the state comptroller reported Wednesday.

The average bonus paid to Wall Street securities workers set a new record in 2021, rising 20% to $257,500.