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October 25, 2011

 

Total State Debt = $4 Trillion

 

The total debt for fifty states including their pension liabilities is more then $4.2 trillion. California which has the largest population in the United States is number one, New York comes in second with $305 billion in debt. While Governor Cuomo has made headlines by passing a  timely state budget, he has done nothing to eliminate off balance sheet transactions or what we call Public Authorities.

 

Click here for the report. Click here for New York's Debt total

May 17, 2011

Step Two

Bringing fiscal sanity to Albany

March 9, 2011

Governor Cuomo Accepts Recommendations from the Medicaid Redesign Team

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today accepted a report from the Medicaid Redesign Team which meets the Governor's Medicaid spending target contained in his 2011-2012 budget by introducing a global cap on State Medicaid expenditures of $15.109 billion. The report included 79 recommendations to redesign and restructure the Medicaid program to be more efficient and get better results for patients.

Click here for the report

March 8, 2011

The Battle of the Union

Public employees versus taxpayers

February 15, 2011

Governor Cuomo embraces Tea Party Agenda

During an appearance with Fred Dicker's Talk 1300 AM Radio Show, Governor Cuomo sounded more like a spokesman for the Tea party, “There is a difference between supporting the bureaucracy of education and funding and enhancing performance for the students — they’re not always synonymous,” Cuomo said. ” … If you give more money to the education system, that’s better for the students. Really? Or is it better for the bureaucracy of education? … How many times have your heard about additional performance measures, graduation rates, student achievement rates? You’re not hearing that — you’re hearing pension benefits, health care benefits, wage increases, step increases.” Click here for the rest of the story.

September 29, 2010

Gov candidate Andrew Cuomo goes negative on NY Tea party

"There's no place in New York for Tea Party politics...." Click here to read more

 

October 28, 2010

NY Accounts for 29% of all State Tax Hikes in the U.S. Since 2009

From NY Fiscal Watch; "New York’s per-capita state tax hikes over the past two years will come to $414 per capita  far more than any state including California, which has raised taxes by $312 per capita, according to this estimate. In fact, New York alone accounts for fully 29 percent of all the state tax increases proposed and enacted since 2009.   This may qualify New York politicians for yet another dubious achievement award."

New York has the worst Business Tax Climate in America

According to a report from the Tax Foundation, a research group, New York State has the worst business climate in America due to its excessive taxes on business, personal income and high property taxes.

New York and New Jersey have the highest property taxes in America

Last month the Census Bureau released new data showing that homeowners in the Northeast pay the most highest property taxes and in particular, New York and New Jersey pay the highest property taxes in America.

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April 20, 2010

Want to know more about taxes in New York?

The NY State Business Council has started a new website; Enough Already NY. Click here to learn more.

March 16, 2010

Albany declares war on Taxpayers
File this under Incredible---The NYS Senate by a 56-2 vote passed a bill that would punish taxpayers who vote NO for their local school budget. When voters reject their local school budget, the district can decide to have another vote or enact a Contingency budget. Usually the Contingency budget is lower that the proposed budget. The new bill will allow Contingency Budgets to go even higher than the proposed budgets. Instead of allowing the law as it existed to take effect and restrict a CB ("austerity budget") to reflect inflation and go down by -0.4%, the NYS Senate will now allow a defeated budget to go up by +3.07%. 
 

From the Albany Times Union:

ALBANY -- Worried about a potential wave of "no" votes for upcoming school budgets, the Senate has passed legislation that would make it easier for districts to increase their budgets even if voters shoot down spending plans.

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March 7, 2010

Business owner files suit to rescind MTA Payroll Tax

On December 14th, business owner William Schoolman filed suit against the state of New York  asserting that the MTA employer payroll tax was illegal as it violates the New York state constitution. Mr. Schoolman is the owner of Hampton Luxury Liner (Hampton Transportation Ventures, Inc.) and Schoolman Transportation System in Bohemia, NY. The lawsuit filed in Suffolk county seeks to have the law declared unconstitutional and a refund of the more then 1.35 billion collected to date.  We would like to thank Mr. Schoolman for standing up for New York business owners.

For more information, click here

May 6, 2009

LI Senators provide critical votes for MTA bailout funded by new taxes

Senator Craig Johnson (D-Port Washington) and Senator Brian Foley (D-Brookhaven) voted in favor of the MTA bailout plan which passed 32-30. The legislation which was signed by the Governor will cost local taxpayers millions in higher taxes and fees.

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May 5, 2009

Photos from the Levittown Tea party on Saturday, April 25th.

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June 11, 2009

New Taxpayer Group Joins the Battle!

From their website; Unshackle Upstate is a bi-partisan coalition of over 70 business and trade organizations representing upwards of 45,000 companies and employing more than 1 million people. We hail from across Upstate New York with one goal: To achieve reforms in Albany that make Upstate a stronger place to do business.

May 5, 2009

LI Senators to provide critical votes for MTA bailout funded by new taxes

Senator Craig Johnson (D-Port Washington) and Senator Brian Foley (D-Brookhaven) have announced their support for the MTA bailout plan. The center piece of the plan calls for a payroll tax reminiscent of the commuter tax, however it is distinctly different as it limited to twelve counties and will be paid by employers. The new tax will be 34 cents per $100 of payroll. Putnam, Dutchess & Orange counties will pay a reduced tax of 25 cents per $100 in payroll. The legislation also  includes an additional surcharge on driver licenses/permits and increased vehicle registration fees. In an effort to blunt the cost to local school districts, the state agreed to provide an additional $60 million in funding to schools, however like everything else in Albany, the funding is not guaranteed. The cost of the payroll tax will be passed along to taxpayers by their employers and through governmental agencies via higher local taxes. As one vote separates passage of the tax laden bailout plan (there is no Lt Governor to break a tie), either Senators can kill the plan. Unfortunately for Nassau and Suffolk taxpayers, both will vote against their constituents and with the Governor. 

April 3, 2009

Record tax and spend budget passes on party line vote

The budget passed on a party line vote today in the New York State Senate. The vote was 32-30.

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March 24, 2009

New York Legislature poised to pass ground breaking $8 billion tax increase

Governor Patterson and legislative leaders, Shelly Silver and Malcolm Smith have reached agreement on the 2009-10 state budget. The agreement calls for a 9% increase in state spending and more then $8 billion in taxes and fees. The proposed tax increase would actually double the $4.6 billion that the Governor initially proposed. Spending will rise to almost $10 billion which is more then ten times what the Governor initially proposed. If this is leadership, what is the definition of failure?   Call your legislator toll free at 1-800-525-2846.  

February 16, 2009

Fiscal crisis? Patterson gives pay raises to top aides

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January 7, 2009

Say NO to Governor Patterson's $4.2 Billion tax increase!

On December 16th, Governor Patterson proposed the largest tax increase in New York State history taxing everything from IPod uploads to gasoline. Enough is enough. First Nassau County then each of the three towns, LIPA and now New York State. The MTA is pushing for a payroll tax which is supported by the Governor. In light of our current economic situation, common sense would call for spending cuts not tax increases. The proposed state budget actually calls for $1.4 billion in new spending. It's obvious that the Governor is either out of touch or just doesn't get it. Let him know what you think.

Click here to take action!

  Call your legislator toll free at 1-800-525-2846.  

Patterson-omics
 How to eliminate the middle class in NY		 Click here for the story From Syracuse.com

December 16, 2008

Decision expected in taxpayer lawsuit against corporate welfare

In August, more then fifty plaintiffs joined a lawsuit to end the State's practice of providing cash grants to corporations for economic development. Their complaint is based on NY's Constitution which states;  “The money of the state shall not be given or loaned to or in aid of any private corporation or association, or private undertaking; nor shall the credit of the state be given or loaned to or in aid of any individual, or public or private corporation or association, or private undertaking. . . “ A decision is expected shortly.

Click here to view all of the legal filings

December 11, 2008

Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) passes 3.2% increase

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December 10, 2008

Due to global warming cap and trade legislation, your LIPA bill will increase again next year. 

Click here for NYS DEC news release.