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It's been years since New York has increased the amount of unrestricted funds it sends to cities, towns and villages.

NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced that $25 million in additional funding is now available under the State’s Clean Energy Communities Program for local municipalities to drive high-impact clean energy actions and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. According to a press release from the governor’s office, the program, which recognizes local clean energy leadership […]

NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced that $25 million in additional funding is now available under the State’s Clean Energy Communities Program for local municipalities to drive high-impact clean energy actions and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. According to a press release from the governor’s office, the program, which recognizes local clean energy leadership […]

NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced that $25 million in additional funding is now available under the State’s Clean Energy Communities Program for local municipalities to drive high-impact clean energy actions and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. According to a press release from the governor’s office, the program, which recognizes local clean energy leadership […]

Critics say the state should make a bigger effort to return the funds to rightful owners, rather than sweeping the cash into the general fund. 

Study estimates the states 80,000 volunteer firefighters save taxpayers an estimated $4.7B annually

Ever wondered how much volunteer firefighters actually save on taxes?

New York State Team ALBANY – First, New York legalized marijuana for recreational use. Then it put its cities, towns and villages on the clock. The states new recreational marijuana law, approved by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and lawmakers in late March, immediately allowed those over the age of 21 to possess up to three ounces of cannabis and consume it nearly anywhere cigarettes can be legally consumed. Local governments have no way of blocking that. But the law does let them make another crucia...

New Yorks cities, towns and villages can blocking marijuana sales within their borders. But they have to act fast and would lose tax revenue.