Oswego Daily News

Schumer: Just-Released Trump Tax Plan Hurts NY More Than Any Other State

Following the release of President Trump’s tax plan, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer today (April 30) pushed to preserve very popular and essential, but, nevertheless, at-risk tax deductions New York homeowners and taxpayers depend upon to keep the high cost of living in-check. Schumer explained that New York homeowners are in tax jeopardy as President Trump’s new tax plan proposes eliminating state and local property tax deductions.

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Oswego Daily News

State Officials Weigh In On New State Budget

Assemblyman Will Barclay said, The lack of transparency in this budget process was nearly incomparable. Bills were brought to lawmakers just hours before we were required to vote. Assemblyman Bob Oaks added, The state budget was finally adopted … after being negotiated behind closed doors and requiring a “message of necessity” from the governor to waive the ability of legislators and the public to take the normal three days to study and critically review the budget before it came up for a vote. Senator Patty Ritchie said, Just a few short months ago, we set out to craft a spending plan that strengthens the middle class, grows our economy and improves educational opportunities for students. Today, I’m proud to say we succeeded in achieving those goals, approving a new state budget that will help to build a better future for all New Yorkers.

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Fulton Daily News

9 Arrested For Chocolate Plant Break-in

UPDATED: Fulton Police have arrested 9 people, including three juveniles,  for the break-in at the former Fulton Chocolate and Confections plant. The cost to clean the property was estimated at $3,800. It was also found that the individuals stole numerous miscellaneous items from throughout the property which totaled a cost of $4,254.50.

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Oswego Daily News

Aubertine, Farmers Sow Seeds For Agriculture’s Future

<p>Senator Darrell Aubertine, chair of the Agriculture Committee, gestures as he makes a point Thursday afternoon at a roundtable discussion with several area farmers in Granby.</p>Senator Darrell Aubertine wants to maintain agriculture’s position as New York’s number one industry and ensure it plays a significant part in rebuilding the state’s beleaguered economy. For more than two hours Thursday, Aubertine listened to the questions and opinions of nearly two dozen farmers from across the Central New York region.

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