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ATTACK OF THE TAX MONKEY IN NEW YORK STATE

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A new Citizens Budget Commission report using FY2024 data ranks New York as having the nation’s highest per‑capita tax burden and the second‑highest per‑person state spending. It notes that taxes and spending, driven by programs like Medicaid and public education, elevate living and doing‑business costs, potentially narrowing New York’s competitive appeal. The analysis urges holding or reducing taxes while improving service quality and efficiency to strengthen the state’s value proposition. It also highlights uneven public services and high property and sales taxes as part of the affordability challenge, signaling a tough outlook for ongoing competitiveness and growth. Looking ahead, the report implies that policy adjustments could improve attraction and retention of residents and businesses. Dive Deeper: The report analyzes the latest available data from fiscal year 2024 and compares state tax collections by local and state governments, finding New York at the top for per-capita taxa...
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DELAWARE AVE ALBANY NY IS A SAD GHOST OF WHAT IT ONCE WAS

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Dear Dorsey Please replace the 15 dead trees on Delaware Avenue, I talked to the former mayor's people about this 4 times last year and now. WE THE PEOPLE OF ALBANY REQUEST YOUR HELP. Get the City Forester in Gear, Replant new trees. From Morton Ave to Whitehall Road. Thank you. Sincerely Hon Brian Scavo
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ALBANY MAYOR MAY CHALLEDGE TAX CAP PUTING MORE PRESURE ON HOMEOWNERS

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Albany , New York: Brian Scavo said today, It had been suggested that Doresy may challenge the NYS Tax Cap , Scavo called it a desperate move since disgraced former Mayor Kathy Sheehan raised the City of Albany Assessments to the highest ever in move to raise revenue on the backs of the residential and commercial tax payers . What is needed is a 50% budget cut and to lower property taxes to stop the mad rush or exodus of people from the city of Albany New York. It is my hope the common counsel will reject this fiscally foolish move . This a emergency situation time to renegotiate with the unions. A incredible 40 million goes to healthcare. The right thing would be is to ask the state to pony up the 55 million in Albany's debt since 75% of the property in Albany New York is controlled by the State of New York and 2 percent by Albany county , the second option is to have Albany County Executive with his 1.5 Billion dollar budget loan the city of Albany the shortfall amount at ...
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50% TAX INCREASE FOR ALBANY NEW YORK

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SCAVO TO DORESY MAKE A 50% CUT TO ALBANY BUDGET Albany Ny: Brian Scavo said: There is no way out of this mess unless you cut the city budget by 50% and cut property taxes in order to keep business in the city of Albany and ease the burden among our seniors and businesses in the City Of Albany. ALBANY, N.Y. Albany’s first midyear budget update says the city faces a growing fiscal gap and is seeking an independent state review. Mayor Applyrs said Saturday, Aug. 15 that the administration sent Albany’s first-ever midyear budget report to the Common Council and posted it on the Budget Office’s webpage. The report says the city now projects an approximately $22 million gap for 2026 and a preliminary $33 million gap for 2027 based on revenues and spending through June 30. The release says employee health insurance costs are now projected at approximately $40 million, with overtime above adopted budget levels, increased debt-service obligations and unrealized revenue also driving the 2026...
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PAY ALBANY SCHOOL TAX IN INSTALLMENTS KATHY HOCHUL TURNS HER BACK ON UPSTATE TAXPAYERS 7.5 million for ILLEGALS BUT NO HELP FOR ALBANY NY TAXPAYERS

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PRES Albany, New York Today Former Albany County legislator Brian Scavo called for Kathy Hochul and Dan McCoy and the new Mayor of Albany to call on the Albany School district to Allow their tax paying residents to pay their school tax bills on installment, this would take the load off the disabled and seniors' citizens in the city of Albany. McCoy with a 1.5-billion-dollar budget should be able to put this deal together for Albany and Albany County. Respectfully Hon Brian Scavo
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END NEW YORK SCHOOL STATE TAX NOW

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SCAVO TO BLAKEMAN & HOCUL END NYS SCHOOL TAX the Scavo plan USE GAMBLING PROFIT GROSS MONEY FOR SCHOOL TAXES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS , all this money indented for schools goes into the general fund. use the New York’s Annual Gambling Revenue (Gross) — 2024/25 Fiscal Year For the 2024/25 fiscal year (January–December 2024), New York’s sports betting market generated $23.94 billion in total handle (total wagers) and $2.14 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) Public Gaming Research Institute. Key figures Total handle: $23.94 billion — the largest annual handle by any U.S. state Public Gaming Research Institute. Gross gaming revenue (GGR): $2.14 billion — up 15.4% year-over-year Public Gaming Research Institute. State tax revenue: At a 51% tax rate on GGR, this equates to roughly $1.09 billion in state revenue for the year Public Gaming Research Institute. Hon Brian Scavo
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BRIAN SCAVO CALLS ON HANK WILLIAMS AND GARTH BROOKS TO BUY GRAND OLE OPRY NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Two of country music’s most iconic landmarks could soon have new owners. Ryman Hospitality Properties is selling a 70% stake in a portfolio that includes the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, WSM Radio, plus celebrity bars Ole Red and Category 10

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SCAVO CALLS ON HANK WILLIAMS AND GARTH BROOKS TO BUY GRAND OLE OPRY NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Two of country music’s most iconic landmarks could soon have new owners. Ryman Hospitality Properties is selling a 70% stake in a portfolio that includes the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, WSM Radio, plus celebrity bars Ole Red and Category 10
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