Binghamton Job Market/ Sales Tax Feel Impact of PandemicThe Binghamton Labor Market is seeing an increase in unemployment last month of 1.9% over October of last year.Kathy Whyte
Broome Budget Gets Unanimous ApprovalBroome has a new budget but legislators say they’re keeping an eye on revenues.Kathy Whyte
NYS Comptroller Reports Sales Tax Revenue Losses from COVID-19New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is painting a dark picture for the state and local finances from the COVID-19 outbreak, Kathy Whyte
Broome Finances in Dire StraightsCounty Executive Jason Garnar stressed the county’s dire financial situation unless Washington sends relief money and sends it fast.Kathy Whyte
Broome Takes Big Sales Tax Revenue Hit from COVID-19Broome County's lost revenue just from sales taxes for April is put at $18-million due to the coronavirus pandemic shutdown.Kathy Whyte
Corona Car Sales Rules EasedEmpire State Development May 7 updated guidance to allow in-person showing of vehicles at car dealerships.Kathy Whyte