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Six upstate NY mayors urged state aid to prevent cuts, citing stagnant funding amid rising costs and doubled tax revenues.
Six upstate New York mayors testified before state lawmakers on February 11, 2026, urging increased state aid to avoid severe budget cuts, citing stagnant Aid and Incentives to Municipalities funding despite doubled state tax revenues.
They highlighted that city budgets are strained by rising costs and tax-exempt properties, with Rochester seeking $30 million for per capita parity, Buffalo warning of service reductions, and Niagara Falls requesting $200 million for a new economic development facility.
While some lawmakers expressed support for reforming revenue sharing, no commitments were made, and the outcome of upcoming budget negotiations remains uncertain.
Seis alcaldes del norte del estado de Nueva York instaron a las ayudas estatales para evitar recortes, citando el financiamiento estancado en medio del aumento de los costos y el doble de ingresos fiscales.