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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Onondaga County lawmakers approved spending more than $6 million on Tuesday in connection with a big cost overrun at a sewage treatment plant.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  More than one hundred taxpayers crowded into the Holiday Inn in the Town of Salina to hear what might be in store for interstate 81. Five separate options are being considered.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Taxpayers in the Marcellus School District could see a 2.9 percent property tax levy increase if next year's budget is approved.

Monday, April 22, 2013  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, under pressure from local government officials, says he will join their discussion to address the fiscal crisis facing cities, counties and their taxpayers.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Taxpayers in Pulaski have made it known that they want to keep their local police department. Other villages and towns have voted out their local police, these voters here decided to keep theirs.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Here's a bright spot amid the doom and gloom of the government's automatic spending cuts: They shouldn't delay tax refunds.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Sheriffs say NY is dumping state prisoners into county facilities, and counties have to pay

Monday, October 15, 2012  Can the "under filled" state prison system relieve overcrowding in local jails that is costing taxpayers millions?

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Some residents of the valley section on Syracuse's far south side feel a lack of communication over a construction project caused a waste of taxpayer money.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  A former village worker is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from taxpayers.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  More inmaters at Oswego County Jail could end up costing taxpayers $500,000.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Gov. Andrew Cuomo is set to present his second proposed annual budget, hoping to build on progress over the past year even as economic uncertainty remains.

Friday, December 16, 2011  Lawmakers want a market analysis to get a better idea how much waterfront property along Onondaga Lake is worth.

Friday, December 09, 2011  Most New York taxpayers will see their overall income tax rates trimmed slightly next year following overwhelming legislative approval of a bill Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to sign.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  The North Syracuse Central School District is changing its expected tax increase.