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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.

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

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

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 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.

Friday, September 02, 2011  Parents in the North Syracuse Central School District are getting some good news about a recent problem at Gillette Road Middle School.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011  The Jordan-Elbridge School District is hoping its latest budget proposal will be approved by taxpayers.

Monday, May 23, 2011  After taxpayers voted down the North Syracuse School District's budget, school officials have taken action of their own.

Thursday, April 07, 2011  The Jordan Elbridge School District may have to cut 29-jobs and ask taxpayers to accept a 7.3% tax levy increase.

Monday, March 07, 2011  In North Syracuse -- Superintendent Dr. Jerry Melvin said the budget gap is around $12 million because of cuts from the state and increased costs across the board.  He said once you start talking about multi-million dollar gaps -- the number almost becomes irrelevant because it's obvious cuts will be painful.  Monday night, department heads presented their proposed budget to the school board.

Monday, December 13, 2010  There's good news for Oswego County taxpayers. Your can expect a cut in your tax rate.