Budget

Governor Andrew Cuomo says the New York State budget is balanced, includes no new taxes and continues to phase in middle class tax cuts.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says the state will try to pass a budget ahead of an April 1 deadline despite disruptions caused by the coronavirus.

During a budget work session this week, Binghamton City Council voted 4-2 to give the Mayor a 2.5% pay raise.

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar and his staff have a full calendar of budget presentations in area municipalities leading up to a final budget vote.

The first person many Broome County residents talk to in an emergency situation could be less tired in the future under plans to return 911 dispatchers to a standard 8-hour day.

Property owners in the City of Binghamton are due to pay less in taxes next year and get a promise from the Mayor for a 0% increase in their sewer fee.

Broome County legislators are going over the County Executive’s latest spending plan ahead of budget hearings.

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar says the County’s finances are healthier with the fund balance now grown to 25 times its size in 2017.

The Owego Apalachin School District Board of Education is taking into consideration the next steps following the May 21 defeat of the proposed school budget.

New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul is in Broome County April 17 to present her boss’ budget plan to the Southern Tier.

The newly adopted New York State budget includes some changes to a popular property tax rebate program which may mean some homeowners won't get a check anymore.

New York State lawmakers announce agreement on a $175.5 billion spending proposal that includes a ban on single-use plastic bags.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is looking to require all occupants of vehicles wear safety restraints, including adults in the rear seats.

A public discussion in Binghamton on state spending priorities and campaign financing is being sponsored by several organizations.