Group releases document to help educate taxpayers on the realities of the proposed plan The leaders of the Let New York Work coalition today fired back to dispel many of the myths that are being touted by groups that oppose the creation and implementation of a new retirement tier for state and local employees. The …
Confronting the Myths about Proposed Tier VI Retirement Plan Read More »
Dear Friend, Working together with Governor Andrew Cuomo, I recently voted to approve a personal income tax cut for hardworking, middle income New Yorkers — bringing the tax rate to the lowest level in 58 years. This tax cut will help make New York’s economy more competitive, while also saving you money. Another good way …
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In an e-mail message distributed state-wide today from the desk of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, he states that the best way to get New York’s economy moving again is by focusing on three things: jobs, jobs, and jobs. The Governor has designed an economic blueprint to create tens of thousands of jobs by putting …
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Hoyt Brings Budget Session to Lockport Top government officials from Niagara County, Lockport, and surrounding communities were on-hand Wednesday at Lockport City Hall to receive a briefing on Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s 2012-2013 executive budget from one of the state’s top economic development officials. Sam Hoyt, the former Buffalo assemblyman tapped to serve as senior …
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Efforts Leading to Job Growth, Retention Niagara County lawmakers received the first segment of a two-part annual briefing on the state of the county’s economy and economic development efforts from the men tasked with leading the herculean effort to keep Niagara County’s economy growing against the backdrop of a weak national economy Tuesday night. County …
Dear New Yorkers, Recently I submitted the 2012-2013 Executive Budget and Reform Plan to the Legislature. Because of the tough choices we made last year, we were able to balance this budget without broad cuts and with no new taxes, fees or borrowing. Our plan is a pro-growth economic blueprint that will create tens of …
Dear Fellow New Yorkers, Governor Cuomo understands that our state’s high property taxes are driving people from their homes and businesses. That is why he made lowering property taxes a top priority and, last year, he led the successful fight to enact the first-ever property tax cap in the state. We now need to relieve …
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Building a New NY….with you Dear Fellow New Yorker, We are off to a great start in the State of New York in 2012. We’re building on the real progress we made last year in transforming our economy, balancing our state budget and reducing income taxes for the middle class to the lowest level since …
The Western New York Chamber Alliance is holding its annual State Legislative Forum on Friday, February 10th at The Creekside, 2669 Union Road at William in Cheektowaga. Businesses will have the opportunity to give their feedback on the direction of state government to 18 invited state senators and assembly members representing Western New York. The …
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For the text of the 2012 State of Niagara County Address click on the link below:2012 State of the County Address