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$254 Billion NYS Budget Passed

May 12, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York state budget has finally passed. State lawmakers wrapped up voting on the $254 billion state spending plan late Thursday night. In a series of nine bills, the state legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul agreed on a wide-ranging … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Molitor, child tax credit, George Borrello, Inflation Refund, Kathy Hochul, Kendra’s Law, Medicaid, New York State Budget, New York State CHIPS, New York State Legislature, NYS Free Breakfast and Lunch Program, smartphone ban, State Foundation Aid, Tom DiNapoli

State Comptroller Warns Some Municipalities Facing ‘Financial Fiscal Cliff’

March 4, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is warning that some municipalities in New York State are facing a “financial fiscal cliff.” A report released by DiNapoli on Friday said the expiration of one-time federal pandemic aid, combined with state aid that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aid and Incentives for Municipalities, American Rescue Plan, CARES Act, City of Dunkirk, City of Jamestown, Fiscal Stress Monitoring System, New York State Comptroller’s Office, Property Tax Cap, Sales Tax, Tom DiNapoli

Employer Contributions to NYS Retirement System Increasing in 2025

September 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York taxpayers will be hit with a higher bill for state and local employee pensions starting in 2025. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced employer's average contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Employees' Retirement System, National Association of State Retirement Systems, New York State and Local Retirement System, New York State Common Retirement Fund, New York State Comptroller’s Office, NYSLRS, Police and Fire Retirement System, Thomas DiNapoli, Tom DiNapoli

State Comptroller Report Warns of State’s Fiscal Outlook Being In Decline

July 25, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli warns of the State's fiscal outlook being in decline. In a report released by the State Comptroller's Office, DiNapoli said the 2023-24 budget plan shows looming gaps cumulatively totaling $36.4 billion through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget, New York State Comptroller’s Office, New York STate Division of Budget, Tom DiNapoli

NYS Collected $2.9 Billion More in Tax Income in 2022 Than Forecasted

April 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State collected $2.9 billion more in tax income in 2022 than forecasted, but still made less than in 2021. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released a report Monday that had tax collections for the last fiscal year totaling $111.7 billion. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Budget, New York State Comptroller’s Office, New York STate Division of Budget, Tom DiNapoli

NYS Legislature Likely to Pass Second Budget Extender

April 10, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State is still without a budget as the State Legislature is expected to reconvene today to pass another budget extender. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday saying that a budget extender … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget, New York State Legislature, Tom DiNapoli, Will Barclay

Kathy Hochul Sworn In as New York State’s First Elected Female Governor

January 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Kathy Hochul was inaugurated Sunday as New York State's first elected female governor. Hochul took office in August 2021 after then-Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior. She was elected … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Antonio Delgado, gun violence, hate crimes, Kathy Hochul, Lee Zeldin, Letitia James, Roe v. Wade, State of the State, Tom DiNapoli, U.S. Supreme Court

Gov. Hochul, State Legislators Miss Deadline for On-Time State Budget

April 1, 2022 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul and State Legislators have missed the deadline for an on-time state budget. WXXI News reports the Senate and Assembly adjourned until Monday, when they say they will try again to reach an accord. The next hard deadline for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alcohol, Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Bail Reform, Buffalo Bills, Gas Tax, Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget, New York State Legislature, Tom DiNapoli

NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Review of Hochul’s Executive Budget

February 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, in review of Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget, states concerns about how the Pandemic, inflation, and supply chain issues will affect the state's economic recovery and financial plan. DiNapoli also has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget, Tom DiNapoli

A Record Number of New Yorkers Enrolled in Medicaid Between 2008 and 2019

December 21, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A record number of New Yorkers applied for the Medicaid program between 2008 and 2019. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's office issued a report saying the increased enrollment has contributed to a steep decline in the number of New York residents … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Medicaid, Tom DiNapoli

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