There is no question the COVID-19 Pandemic has taken a toll on everyone, but local municipalities are really feeling the impact of the economic damage done. Rome Mayor Jackie Izzo explains the drastic measures she had to take to soften the blows.
President Donald Trump proposed a record $4.7 trillion budget on Monday, pushing the federal deficit past $1 trillion but counting on optimistic growth, accounting shuffles and steep domestic cuts to bring future spending into balance in 15 years.
As Broome County Executive Jason Garnar has announced the county’s fund balance had dropped to just $250,000 with revenues falling short of expenditure needs.
The City of Binghamton's residential property tax rate would drop slightly under the budget proposed by Mayor Richard David.
The mayor released details of a $92.1 million spending plan on Tuesday night.
David's budget calls for a 0...