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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Public comments (8)
An Albany resident spoke during public comment about the proposed FY2027 budget.
Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee - Oct 14, 2026 · 0:00 →Expressed frustration over not receiving the budget book in advance and raised questions about cable franchise fees, administrative staffing shifts, and school speed camera enforcement hours.
Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee - Oct 6, 2026 · 1:50 →Expressed concerns about the city's financial condition, urged deep operating cuts, and noted that state aid should not mask underlying structural budget issues.
Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee - Aug 19, 2026 · 11:25 →Urged the Common Council to request assistance and audits from the New York State Comptroller's Division of Local Government Accountability to address the city's financial crisis.
Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting (Work) - May 18, 2026 · 36:48 →Commented on taxation, cannabis revenue funds, and the city's budget deficit, suggesting long-term reliance on bonding.
Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting (Work) - May 18, 2026 · 51:35 →Ex-council member Judy Doesschate discussed the city's limited charter control over the budget, criticized excessive municipal bonding over the last four years, and urged strict caps on annual borrowing to protect debt service.
Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee - May 13, 2026 · 47:32 →Shared historical perspective on Albany's chronic financial stress and recommended asking the State Comptroller to conduct an independent budget review.
Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee - Apr 15, 2026 · 34:05 →Carl Yurik warned the committee that the city's Q3 actuals show severe liquidity risks and revenue shortfalls, arguing that the adopted budget cuts are far too small and urging immediate discretionary spending restraint.
Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee - Jan 29, 2026 · 1:22 →News & external sources (10)
Morning Headlines with Kevin Moran, Executive Editor of The Berkshire Eagle, 10/23/26
WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Kevin Moran, Executive Editor of The Berkshire Eagle about Pittsfield's DEI office changing its name amid questions about the office's effectiveness and annual budget over roughly $200,000.
Hochul expands child care, cracks down on insurance fraud despite looming billion budget gaps
Governor Kathy Hochul announced 16 arrests in a statewide auto insurance fraud crackdown amid rising consumer costs and significant budget gaps.
Rensselaer County proposes 2027 budget with 6.84% property tax rate decrease
Rensselaer County is looking ahead to 2027 with its proposed budget. County Executive Steve McLaughlin says the plan would mark the ninth consecutive year of a property tax decrease for county residents.
As Wallkill grapples with 2027 budget, residents say they can't afford proposed tax hike
Like in many places across the region, a steep property tax proposal is on the table in one Hudson Valley town. But residents in Wallkill say they cannot afford to pay a proposed 64% tax hike. WAMC’s Lower Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Elias Guerra has ...
Albany for All Audit Identifies Multimillion-Dollar Budget Shortfalls and Oversight Failures
ALBANY, NY — Chief City Auditor Sam Fein today released the Office of Audit & Control’s (OAC) audit of the Albany for All initiative, a $25 million community investment initiative established with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.
Morning Headlines with Mike Goodwin, News Editor at The Times Union, 10/13/26
WAMC's David Guistina in conversation with Mike Goodwin, News Editor at The Times Union, about Albany County Executive Dan McCoy's jabs at fellow Democratic lawmakers ahead of his budget presentation.
Albany County 2027 budget cuts tax rate for 13th straight year
Albany County’s proposed 2027 budget would lower the property tax rate for a 13th straight year, according to County Executive Dan McCoy. The post Albany County 2027 budget cuts tax rate for 13th straight year appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 1...
Albany County 2027 budget
The post Albany County 2027 budget appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
New Albany County budget released
Monday afternoon, Albany County announced the 2027 Executive Budget. The budget totals $950 million, a 5.32% increase over last year's budget. It focuses on lowering taxes, supporting county employees and revitalizing buildings.
Albany mayor going on a 'Budget Engagement Tour' throughout the city
Six in-person stops, and one virtual stop, will be made in neighborhoods across the city to present Applyrs' proposal, and hear residents ideas and concerns.