Budget cuts in Rensselaer County lower property tax
County budget released today trims real property tax by five percent or $1.23 per thousand for homeowners while county executive William J. Murphy and county legislators receive raises to $36,500 and $6,000 respectively. The plan cites higher sales tax receipts and other revenue gains as key drivers.
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Judge Conway voids 750 million New York bond issue
Albany judge Edward Conway struck the proposed 750 million economic development bond from the ballot ruling it violates the constitutional single work or purpose rule. The state plans an immediate appeal while Gov. Hugh Carey defends the plan covering four program types from sewer lines to parks and roads.
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N.Y
Supreme Court
Edward Conway
Hugh Carey
New York Public Interest Research Group
Conway
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Cleaning the Hudson still a big problem
Albany reports that more than a year after a GE settlement to fund PCB cleanup, New York State cannot decide on a removal method. Studies funded with 3 million dollars may exhaust the money. dredging the 36 mile stretch from Fort Edward to Troy is ruled out at 150 million dollars and potential ecological damage.
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Albany
N.Y
General Electric Co
Hudson River
Department of Environmental Conservation
Fort Edward
Troy
Hudson Falls
Hudson
Leo Hetling
Bureau of Water Research
Environment Department
Lance cancels Albany State University visit
ALBANY Bert Lance former director of Management and Budget for the Carter Administration has canceled his planned visit to Albany State University set for this Saturday. Norman Gerber of the Albany State Speakers Forum said Lance sent a telegram saying he could not make his scheduled talk at 9 p.m. as part of Community University Day. David Frye will appear instead at the university.
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Bert Lance
Albany State University
Norman Gerber
Albany State Speakers Forum
Lance
Snowmobile routes over sewer lines in Saratoga County
Residents view the 30 mile main sewer line under the D and H rail bed as potential recreation. fences and no trespassing signs were posted to curb truck and motorcycle use. County officials debate permanent access, liability concerns, and possible future bike path development.
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Saratoga County
Sewer District Commission
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