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NY homeowners, facing foreclosure due to pandemic, could be eligible for aid - WRVO - Nov 29, 2021
10 tips to get the most out of your tax refund next year - FingerLakes1.com Nov 26, 2021
Massena Town Council pares down 2022 budget to below tax cap - NNY 360 - Nov 20, 2021
State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits - Nov 22, 2021
The 10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families - Kiplinger - Nov 19, 2021
Judge bars Ogdensburg from implementing tax law - WWNY - Nov 19, 2021
Mortgage Bills Are Coming Again. $10 Billion in Aid May Arrive First - NY Times Nov 18, 2021
The 2022 tax brackets are out. See where you stand - Fortune - Nov 10, 2021
More than half of Capital Region counties propose lower taxes in 2022 budgets - WTEN - Nov 7, 2021
The Best State To Live In Right Now Is a Huge Surprise: Can You Guess? Realtor.com Jun 16, 2021
How parasites have brought chaos to NYC suburbs’ property tax system - NY Post - Jun 16, 2021
Warwick, N.Y.: A Hudson Valley Town That’s Under the Radar - NY Times Jun 9, 2021
How Much Does Your State Collect in Property Taxes Per Capita? - Tax Foundation - May 19, 2021
These US states had the highest, lowest property taxes in 2020: report - FOX Business - Apr 19, 2021
Cape Vincent village budget adopted, calls for 1.75% tax increase - NY 360 Apr 17, 2021
Alexandria Bay passes next year’s budget, raises property taxes by 33 cents - NY 360 Apr 17, 2020
House members unite to try to restore SALT deduction - Buffalo News - Apr 15, 2020
County leaders make push against SALT cap - Spectrum News Albany Apr 15, 2021
How High Are State and Local Tax Collections in Your State? - Tax Foundation - Apr 14, 2021
Report: New York has highest tax burden nationwide - WROC TV - Mar 31, 2021
Find the balance, New York - Albany Times Union - Mar 27, 2021
Property Reassessment May Cost Spencer Town - Ithaca.com Mar 25, 2021
New property-tax credit included in NY legislators' budget package - Newsday - Mar 13, 2021
NY AG Settles Deceptive Notice Claims with Reverse Mortgage Servicer - JD Supra - Mar 1, 2021
Why the fight over SALT deductions matters to you - WROC TV - Feb 11, 2021
Benefits Of SALT Cap Repeal May Be Mixed For Rich Clients - Financial Advisor - Feb 9, 2021
NY taxes driving Florida real estate: agent - Fox Business - Feb 8, 2021
New York's Renewed Push to Repeal SALT -Spectrum News - Feb 5 2021
EXPLAINER: How Cuomo’s Budget Cuts STAR Reimbursement to School Districts - Feb 3, 2021
Good Question: What's the reason for NY's Mortgage Tax? - WHEC TV - Feb 2, 2021
Democrats revive push to end SALT cap with coronavirus relief - Time Union Jan 31, 2021
Seniors in NY won’t have to reapply for local 2021 property tax exemption, if towns agree - Syracuse.com - Dec 23, 2020
New York, again, leads nation in population decline. And it could now lose two House seats- LOHUD - Dec 22, 2020
Localities brace for more fiscal pain: 'This is a crisis point now' - Buffalo News - Dec 14, 2020
States With the Largest (and Smallest) Tax Burden - Fox26 - Dec 14, 2020
New York’s Proposed “Billionaires’ Tax” – Bad Idea - JD Supra - Dec 14, 2020
Beware these 15 worst states for taxes on your retirement - Report Door - Dec 13, 2020
State and Local Tax Cap Workaround Gets Green Light From IRS -Investopedia - Nov 23, 2020
3 Things Cuomo Wants (or Needs) From a Biden Administration - Spectrum News - Nov 10, 2020
Lured by luxury deals, diehard New Yorkers are moving south - NY Post - Nov 12, 2020
Yates budget public hearing Nov. 19 - Chronicle Express - Nov 12, 2020
New York commercial eviction, foreclosure halt extended again - Syracuse.com - Oct 20, 2020
Unshackle Upstate releases fact sheet on New York’s tax burden - Binghamton Homepage - Oct 20, 2020
New York property investment, sales plummet during pandemic - Washington Examiner - Oct 19, 2020
Tax Changes Shake Up SALT Deductions - CPA Practice Advisor - Oct 19, 2020
Calls to Tax the Rich Abound. But What Exactly Does that Mean? - The City - Oct 13, 2020
NY pulls STAR benefits from tax delinquents; crackdown inspired by syracuse.com story - Oct 6, 2020
NY blocks more than 10K STAR rebate checks - WHEC TV - Oct 7, 2020 - FingerLakes1.com
Meet The Candidate: Reichlin-Melnick For State Senate District 38 - Patch - Oct 7, 2020
State Senate Candidates Spar and Share Sides During Debate - Cornell Daily Sun - Oct 5, 2020
How much is COVID-19 hurting state and local revenues? Brookings - Sep 24, 2020
What Albany’s cooking up for real estate - the Real Deal - Sep 23, 2020
Cuomo’s Choice: Tax the Rich or Starve the Schools - The Nation - Sep 17, 2020
Schenectady landlords say eviction ban is leaving them broke - The Daily Gazette - Sep 15, 2020
Oswego County Legislature extends spending freeze - NNY360 - Sep 11, 2020
New York teachers union vows to sue if education cuts continue - Politico - Sep 9, 2020
Buffalo's Budget is Losing Against COVID-19 - Spectrum News - Aug 27, 2020
Why upstate cities are in extreme financial peril - City & State NY - Aug 26, 2020
Where Do People Pay the Most in Property Taxes? - Tax Foundation - Aug 19, 2020
Study: Buffalo finances among worst in US - Investigative Post - Aug 18, 2020
Leaving New York: How to Choose the Right Suburb - NY Times - Aug 7, 2020
Schumer, Suozzi Push to Lift Cap on SALT Deduction - Huntington Now - Jul 16, 2020
Small shops treading water in virus era - Observer - Jul 17, 2020
Rental Relief Program Available For Limited Time - Post Journal - Jul 16, 2020
Cuomo Plays Waiting Game on Federal Aid as Small Funding Cuts Threaten to Turn Huge - Jul 16, 2020
New York's Tax Cap Below 2 Percent - Spectrum News - Jul 14, 2020
Tax Day 2.0 marks the end of NY’s economic expansion - NY Post - Jul 14, 2020
These Housing Markets Are Most At Risk For A Coronavirus-Driven Downturn - Forbes - Jul 10, 2020
New York ranks highest in WalletHub study of 2020 state tax burdens - The Center Square - Jul 9, 202
DiNapoli: Local Governments Face 'Profound' Fiscal Challenges - Spectrum News - Jul 9. 2020
Fair Tax Solutions for Cities Facing Covid-19 Budget Crises - Inequality.org - Jul 8, 2020
Comptroller chides school district for hoarding funds - The Daily Star - Jul 7, 2020
Top 10 U.S. Counties Where Buying a Home is Most Affordable - Attom Data Solutions - Jun 26, 2020
Cities face budget deadlines and deficits - NCPR Albany Jun 23, 2020
Ithaca NY is First City in US to Cancel Rent during Pandemic - Fast Company - Jun 10, 2020
Treasury Defends SALT Deduction Cap Against N.Y.-Led Lawsuit - Bloomberg Tax - Jun 9, 2020
Plattsburgh City Schools budget stays within tax cap - Press-Republican - Jun 2, 2020
NY Lawmakers OK Property Tax Deferral Bill Amid COVID-19 - NY Law360 - Jun 1, 2020
Hornell school tax rate drops with 2020-21 budget - Evening Tribune - May 31, 2020
Reprieve for Naples village property owners - Daily Messenger - May 28, 2020
Coronavirus: If New York school budgets are defeated June 9, then what? - LoHud - May 28, 2020
If Education Means More Learning At Home, Cut School Taxes, Too - The Post Journal - May 26, 2020
Inside Central New York’s pitch to Amazon: ‘We’re not New York City’ - Syracuse.com - May 23, 2020
Could Property Taxpayers in New York Feel the Pandemic Pinch? - Spectrum News - May 12, 2020
Coronavirus Roundup: When Will New York State Reopen? - The River - May 10, 2020
New York Executive Order Modifies Real Property Tax Deadlines - JD Supra - May 8, 2020
Tax grievances are different during COVID-19 (VIDEO) LOHUD Journal News - May 6, 2020
State lawmakers eye a legislative response to coronavirus - Buffalo News - May 4, 2020
Odell Opposes Changes to STAR that Could Punish Homeowners - The Examiner - May 1, 2020
Access to Potsdam assessment moves to online - NNY360 - May 1, 2020
Should You Move to Lower Your Real Estate Taxes? - US News & World Report - May 1, 2020
Proposed Watertown city budget calls for layoffs & tax hikes - WWNY - TV Watertown - May 1, 2020
NYS Senator Sponsors Bill To Extend Property Tax Deadline - WAMC Radio - May 1, 2020
COVID-19 & High Water - US Property Tax Discussion - April 2020 - Thousand Islands Life - April 2020
Odell Opposed to NY State taking Basic STAR Exemption from Homeowners - Hamlet Hub - Apr 30, 2020
Real Property Tax Grievance Procedures Adjusted Due to COVID-19 Crisis - JD Supra - Apr 29, 2020
Property tax deadline could be extended through end of year - Finger Lakes 1 - Apr 29, 2020
Towns take tax payments at the drive-thru - Newsday - Apr 28, 2020
Bill Would Provide Breathing Room For Local Taxes - State of Politics - Apr 28, 2020
In an abnormal year, Lancaster reassessment goes on as normal - Buffalo News -Apr 28, 2020
County Executive signs Property Tax Relief Law - Hamlet Hub - Apr 27, 2020
School Property Tax Payment Deadline Extended To June 1 - Massapequa Observer - Apr 27, 2020
Understanding Federal vs. State vs. Local Taxes - US News & World Report - Apr 27, 2020
With rent coming due, Cuomo eyes “options” - The Real Deal - Apr 27, 2020
NY STAR program: A big change won't happen this year - Olean Herald - Apr 27, 2020
Potsdam village budget passes with no tax increase - NNY360 - Apr 25, 2020
The Worst States for Retirement in 2020 - Money Wise Apr 24, 2020
How to Cut Your Property Tax Bill - Research by Rate.com - Apr 19, 2020
How Can Landlords Get Relief if Their Tenants Can’t Pay? NY Times - Apr 18, 2020
Your Money: A Hub for Help During the Coronavirus Crisis - NY Times - Apr 16, 2020
Small Cities Could See Revenue Shortfall - Spectrum News - Apr 14
Town of Lockport is upholding its 'fair value' pledge - Lockport Union Sun & Journal - Apr 13, 2020
NY Bills Seek Property Tax Relief Amid COVID-19 Pandemic - Law360 - Apr 9, 2020
How missed rent payments spark a ‘cascade’ of financial hardship - PBS News Hour - Apr 9, 2020
What to know about New York’s COVID-19 response - La2360.com Apr 9, 2020
Residents Pay The Lowest Property Taxes In These States - Forbes - Apr 9, 2020
Real Estate Spring Buying Season Could Be ‘Catastrophic’ - NY Times - Apr 2, 2020
Be prepared for a painful state budget - Buffalo News - Mar 30, 2020
Cheektowaga stalls reassessment – again – in wake of Covid-19 - Buffalo News - Mar 24, 2020
Property Tax Deadline Extension Request - NYS Senate - Mar 24, 2020
New York’s taxes are driving out thousands, but Millennials keep moving in - Fox Business - Feb 19
BOB CONFER: A wealth tax would punish the American Dream - Lockport Union Sun - Feb 17, 2020
States Where Americans Are Paying the Most Taxes - 24/7 Wall Street - Feb 14, 2020
What Is Property Tax Assessment? Motley Fool - Feb 16, 2020
What's The Most Expensive State To Live In? - World Atlas Feb 17, 2020
Money-saving deductions for your income tax return - WROC TV Feb 10, 2020
COMMENTARY: Apply for STAR, Enhanced STAR property tax breaks - Time Telegram - Feb 8, 2020
Affordable housing a concern at 'Town Hall' gathering in Albany - Albany Times Union - Feb 8, 2020
The ‘Notice’ Starts A Sad Process - The Post Journal - Feb 8, 2020
Real estate groups to fight ban on renters' broker fees - Newsday Feb 7, 2020
N.Y. targets rebates given to delinquent property owners - Albany Times Union - Feb 3, 2020
Even after new law to reveal property owners, NY still hides their names- Syracuse.com - Jan 6, 2020
Editorial — This STAR is fading: Tax cheats are allowed to get tax relief under a state program -- The Daily News - Jan 4, 2020
NY ranks No. 1 in population decline -- Hudson Valley 360 - Jan 3, 2020
Editorial — This STAR is fading: Tax cheats are allowed to get tax relief under a state program -- NNY360 - Jan 3, 2020
--The Daily Mail - Jan 3, 2020
BLOG: About 1.4M New Yorkers left state in last decade -- The Post-Star - Jan 1, 2020
New York population plummeting despite recent economic boom -- Washington Examiner - Dec 31, 2019
Why is NY giving tax delinquents a STAR check? Lawmaker to put state on hot seat -- Syracuse.com - Dec 30, 2019
Local news matters: Stories that made a difference in 2019 (Editorial) -- Syracuse.com - Dec 29, 2019
The most tax-friendly states for retirees: Study -- Fox News - Dec 25, 2019
Editorial: Buffalo residents experience a property tax paradox -- Buffalo News - Dec 19, 2019
Herkimer County adopts $103.2M budget for 2020 -- Observer Dispatch - Dec 13, 2019
Madison County residents to see property tax increase in new year -- Rome Sentinel - Dec 10, 2019
House Democrats propose eliminating $10,000 limit on state and local tax deductions -- CNBC - Dec 10, 2019
New York’s super-rich migrating south for better value -- NY Post - Dec 7, 2019
New York Governor Signs Sweeping Reverse Mortgage Bill Into Law -- Reverse Mortgage Daily - Dec 7, 2019
State Senate Looks Ahead to Complicated Task of Property Tax Reform -- Gotham Gazette - Dec 5, 2019
NY lets property tax cheats take STAR program for a ride (Editorial) -- Syracuse.com - Dec 5, 2019
You Can Slash Your State Tax Bill in Half. Here’s How. -- Barron's - Nov 27, 2019
Property taxes in NY: These communities pay the most compared to home values -- D&C - Nov 27, 2019
Blue states file appeal in legal battle over SALT tax deductions -- CNBC - Nov 26, 2019
New York faces its largest budget crisis in a decade. This is the reason why. -- D&C - Nov 25, 201
INSIGHT: The Cabin in the Woods—Working and Vacationing in New York Just Got More Expensive -- Bloomberg - Nov 21, 2019
State’s rebate check program ends this year. Will it continue next year? -- Time telegram - Nov 21, 2019
New York’s rebate check program ends this year. Will it continue next year? -- Democrat and Chronicle Nov 21, 2019
Steuben County residents will see lower taxes despite increased costs -- Elmira Star Gazette - Nov 21, 2019
New York state sends STAR tax relief checks to people who owe property taxes -- Syracuse.com - Nov 20, 2019
You asked. Syracuse.com answered: 10 questions about New York’s confusing STAR property tax relief -- Syracuse.com - Nov 20
Property taxes in New York: 5 new findings you should know -- Democrat & Chronicle - Nov 18, 2019
2020 Niagara County tentative budget at a new historic low -- Niagara Frontier Publications - Nov 16, 2019
Comptroller: Local governments levy $36.6 billion in property taxes -- The Evening Tribune - Nov 13, 2019
State comptroller reports largest one-year property tax jump since 2014 -- Albany Times Union - Nov 12, 2019
Total Property Tax Levies Rise Slightly In New York, Report Shows -- Spectrum News - Nov 13, 2019
Schumer’s fight against the SALT deduction cap fails -- NNY60 Oct 24,, 2019
Moving to Fla. From NY: A Tax-Savings Guide -- News Max Oct 24, 2019
Report: New York’s Tax Climate Remains Unfriendly to Business -- Spectrum News - Oct 23, 2019
A NY taxpayer’s guide to STAR property tax checks for homeowners; which will you get? -- Syracuse.com - Sep 18, 2019
Fiscal watchdog offers database to compare local taxes and spending -- The Daily Gazette - Nov 6, 2019
Should your taxes go down if you lose land? -- WWNY TV - Nov 7, 2019
Dinolfo’s pre-Election Day surprise - a property tax rate cut -- City Newspaper - Oct 31, 2019
The states Americans are fleeing the fastest -- The News Herald Oct 31, 2019
Do you think the assessment on your house is unfair? Here’s how to challenge it -- Syracuse.com - Sep 18, 2019
Syracuse’s unfair property tax system hurts poor the most - here’s what can be done (exclusive) -- Syracuse.com – Sep 17, 2019
Senator Ranzenhofer laments NY's expensiveness, calls for support of his 'Affordability Agenda' -- The Batavian--Aug 13, 2019
Solar power offers farmers a golden opportunity to lease land -- AG Daily - Aug 2019
Cuomo's claim on property taxes omits mandates -- PolitiFact -- Aug 10, 2019
As Mortgage-Interest Deduction Vanishes, Housing Market Offers a Shrug -- NY Times-- Aug 4, 2019
The taxman cometh with new assessments – whether you want them or not -- Buffalo News - Aug 4, 2019
In My Opinion: Maximize your STAR savings -- Press Republican -- June 13, 2019
Buffalo's new property tax commissioner gets to work -- June 12, 2019-- Buffalo News
Property taxes: These places pay the most in New York -- May 4, 2019 -- Democrat and Chronicle
Syracuse residents speak out against proposed tax hikes at budget hearing -- May 1, 2019 -- WRVO
Portville Central School District says 2 percent spending, tax increases part of being efficient -- Apr 30, 2019 -- Olean Times Herald
Unhappy with your taxes? Here is how to contest your property assessment in NY. -- Apr 30, 2019 -- Binghamton Press Sun Bulletin
Report: Tax Law Changes Affecting Home Sales -- Apr 30, 2019 -- Think Realty
High Tax States Are a Sign of Inefficiency -- Apr 29, 2019 -- Bloomberg News
Syracuse, drive a harder bargain on tax breaks (Editorial) -- Apr 28, 2019 -- Syracuse.com
From the Supervisor: Making the property tax cap permanent was good for communities like Irondequoit -- Apr 26, 2019-- Messenger Post
STAR change could cost homeowners -- Some will lose break entirely if they don't make the change -- Apr 26, 2019 --- Albany Times Union
Why golf courses fear a tax proposal in New York could put them out of business --Apr 25, 2019 -- Democrat and Chronicle
2019’s Tax Burden by State -- Apr 3, 2019 - WalletHub
Hochul: Future of tax cap a 'line in the sand' -- March 20, 2019 -- Oswego County News
Where Have Property Taxes Increased the Most -- March 18, 2019 - ValuePenguin
Enhanced STAR: Deadline looms for seniors to get tax break -- Feb 21, 2019 - Democrat and Chronicle
Are you paying more than your fair share in taxes? -- Feb 21, 2019 - Buffalo News
Federal tax overhaul hits home in refunds -- Feb 19, 2019 - Buffalo News
Cuomo re-aims budget proposal -- Feb 18, 2019 - Press Republican
Property tax payment due date extended for Ulysses resident -- Feb 18, 2019 - Ithaca Voice
One surprising way to beat the SALT deduction cap: Move to a nearby town
Feb 17, 2019 - CNBC
Hornellsville, Hartsville receive property tax extensions
Feb 17, 2019 - The Evening Tribune
Unshackle Upstate Nudges Assembly On Tax Cap
Feb 2019 - Spectrum News
Trump's Advice for Worried Upstate New Yorkers? "Go to another State"
Feb 7, 2019 - Buffalo News
Small Business Employment Act would provide relief business owners need
Feb 17, 2019 - Oswego County News Now
Cuomo blames his financial woes on Trump, Is he right?
Feb 7, 2019 - Syracuse.com
Town of Bath Cited for Undocumented Exemptions
Feb 6, 2019 - The Evening Tribune
Tax Exodus Just Started, Will Become a Flood - Varney
Feb 6, 2019 - Fox Business News
Reducing State Funding Could Hurt Seneca County
Feb 5, 2019 - Ithaca.com
Dyker Heights: homeowners seek Cuomo’s help to lower property taxes
Feb 5, 2019 - Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Mount Vernon city budget would raise taxes by just under 2 percent
Feb 5, 2019 - Journal News
County to ask for extension on property taxes
Feb 6, 2019 - Watertown Daily Times
NY Has Lost $2 Billion to Federa
Proposed Utica budget has 2 percent tax decrease
Feb 4, 2019 - Utica Observer Dispatch
NYC Property Tax Overhaul Pits Neighbor Against Neighbor
Feb 1, 2019 - Bloomberg Tax
‘We can’t stay here,’ says Staten Island resident about rising property taxes
Feb 2, 2019 - State Island Live
Lawmaker decries delay in assisting furloughed workers
Times Union
Property Taxes and Assessments Explained
Democrat and Chronicle
Here Are the Housing Markets That Are Going to Get Hammered by the Republican Tax Plan
December 15, 2017
New York can’t hide its high taxes anymore
November 2, 2017 - NY Post
What the Republican Tax Bill Means for the Value of Your Home
November 3, 2017 - Forbes
What to know: How new tax plan would affect NYers
November 2, 2017 - Star Gazette
Malliotakis vows to reform property taxes if elected mayor
October 26, 2017 - NY Post
I leave NY: Upstate hit hard as more migrate out
March 23, 2017 - Democrat and Chronicle
Census: More People Leaving New York State
March 24, 2017 - US News
New York’s Overall Population is Shrinking
December 22, 2016 - Albany Time Union
U.S. Census estimate: New York sees population decline
December 20, 2016 - Newsday
Why are SO Many People Leaving NY?
Dec 29, 2015 - The American Interest
Why NY’s school-aid formula is flunking
August 2016 - Gannett
NY leads U.S. in cost of teacher benefits leads U.S. in cost of teacher benefits
July 9, 2016 - Democrat and Chronicle
Who pays the highest taxes in NYS?
July 7, 2017 - PolitiFact New York
New York has heaviest state and local tax burden in nation
Jan 22, 2017 - Syracuse.com
Why property taxes in Ithaca are so high, part I: The county perspective
February 9, 2016 - Ithaca Voice
It's no secret NY has high taxes. But do you know why?
May 11, 2016 - PressConnects USA Today Network
States Look to Deliver Relief as Property Taxes Rise
May 8, 2015 - Pew Charitable Trusts
Guest Opinion | Why NY Property Taxes Are So High
June 12, 2015 - Ithaca.com
8 Reasons Your Property Taxes Are So Damn High
April 20, 2015 - Time
New York Tri-State Region Gripes Most About State Taxes
April 2014 - Gallup News
New York's tax attack on co-ops and condos
January 27, 2013 - NY Daily News
New York's property tax rates vary widely, depending on where you live
July 24, 2011 - Syracuse.com
Reader: Why the tax benefits for condo ownership?
Feb 7, 2011 - Albany Times Union