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LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
FUNDING
An additional $50 million in Temporary
Municipal Assistance.
$335 million for the City of Albany to increase
economic development, public safety, and
enhance affordability.
$500 million for clean water infrastructure
investments.
$100 million for a Pro-Housing Supply fund for
local governments to assist with infrastructure
projects necessary to create new housing, such
as sewer and water infrastructure upgrades.
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Provides 100% of prior year funding, preventing a
$124 million loss in formula aid due to enrollment
declines.
Provides $455.5 million in operating for SUNY
Community Colleges, an increase of $8 million
over last year’s levels.
Implements free SUNY community college for
students aged 25 to 55 pursuing associate
degrees in high-demand industries, including
advanced manufacturing, technology,
cybersecurity, engineering, artificial intelligence,
nursing, green and renewable energy.
Exempts local government employers in
Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland,
Suffolk and Westchester counties from the
MTA Tax.
This includes counties, cities, towns,
villages, special districts, public authorities,
and community colleges.
Authorizes a 5% occupancy tax for the City of
Auburn.
Authorizes an occupancy tax of up to 3% for the
City of Buffalo.
Maintains funding for other local infrastructure
at last year’s levels.
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