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Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Oct 6, 2026, up from 1 in the two months before.
Public comments (9)
Reiterated Monday-night comments: argued nine council votes should suffice to override the mayor's veto of the commuter tax resolution, suggested PILOTs on large nonprofits, complained about excessive 'deputy/assistant/chief' staffing including six in the mayor's office, and warned about a possible elimination of the water department senior discount.
Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee - Nov 4, 2026 · 1:31 →An Albany resident spoke during public comment about the proposed FY2027 budget.
Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee - Oct 14, 2026 · 0:00 →Expressed frustration over not receiving the budget book in advance and raised questions about cable franchise fees, administrative staffing shifts, and school speed camera enforcement hours.
Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee - Oct 6, 2026 · 1:50 →Expressed concerns about the city's financial condition, urged deep operating cuts, and noted that state aid should not mask underlying structural budget issues.
Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee - Aug 19, 2026 · 11:25 →Urged the Common Council to request assistance and audits from the New York State Comptroller's Division of Local Government Accountability to address the city's financial crisis.
Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting (Work) - May 18, 2026 · 36:48 →Commented on taxation, cannabis revenue funds, and the city's budget deficit, suggesting long-term reliance on bonding.
Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting (Work) - May 18, 2026 · 51:35 →Ex-council member Judy Doesschate discussed the city's limited charter control over the budget, criticized excessive municipal bonding over the last four years, and urged strict caps on annual borrowing to protect debt service.
Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee - May 13, 2026 · 47:32 →Shared historical perspective on Albany's chronic financial stress and recommended asking the State Comptroller to conduct an independent budget review.
Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee - Apr 15, 2026 · 34:05 →Carl Yurik warned the committee that the city's Q3 actuals show severe liquidity risks and revenue shortfalls, arguing that the adopted budget cuts are far too small and urging immediate discretionary spending restraint.
Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee - Jan 29, 2026 · 1:22 →News & external sources (10)
NYS budget discussions begin as projected $2.9 billion deficit remains
Education funding and child care affordability are expected to be important topics as lawmakers begin shaping next year's spending priorities. The post NYS budget discussions begin as projected $2.9 billion deficit remains appeared first on WNYT.com ...
Despite budget approval, Schenectady faces financial uncertainty heading into 2027
If the anticipated revenue does not materialize, the city could be forced to make additional cuts that are not currently included in the budget. The post Despite budget approval, Schenectady faces financial uncertainty heading into 2027 appeared firs...
Schenectady City Council faces budget stalemate, with potential layoffs on the line
The latest setback came this week, when the City Council failed to secure enough votes to override New York state's property tax levy limit. The post Schenectady City Council faces budget stalemate, with potential layoffs on the line appeared first o...
Schenectady City officials begin lobbying efforts for extra state aid
Schenectady's proposed city budget depends on the city successfully lobbying New York State for an additional $6.5 million in aid — and city officials are already working on it.
Albany Council and mayor at odds over budget
Members of the Albany Common Council, along with the mayor, are working to pass a budget for Fiscal Year 2027. But the two sides are at odds over what it should look like.
Morning Headlines with Kevin Moran, Executive Editor of The Berkshire Eagle, 10/23/26
WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Kevin Moran, Executive Editor of The Berkshire Eagle about Pittsfield's DEI office changing its name amid questions about the office's effectiveness and annual budget over roughly $200,000.
Rensselaer County proposes 2027 budget with 6.84% property tax rate decrease
Rensselaer County is looking ahead to 2027 with its proposed budget. County Executive Steve McLaughlin says the plan would mark the ninth consecutive year of a property tax decrease for county residents.
Hochul expands child care, cracks down on insurance fraud despite looming billion budget gaps
Governor Kathy Hochul announced 16 arrests in a statewide auto insurance fraud crackdown amid rising consumer costs and significant budget gaps.
As Wallkill grapples with 2027 budget, residents say they can't afford proposed tax hike
Like in many places across the region, a steep property tax proposal is on the table in one Hudson Valley town. But residents in Wallkill say they cannot afford to pay a proposed 64% tax hike. WAMC’s Lower Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Elias Guerra has ...
Albany for All Audit Identifies Multimillion-Dollar Budget Shortfalls and Oversight Failures
ALBANY, NY — Chief City Auditor Sam Fein today released the Office of Audit & Control’s (OAC) audit of the Albany for All initiative, a $25 million community investment initiative established with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.