Assessment and property tax news

Thursday, October 10

• Hamptons town accused of illegally blocking affordable housing plan (Subscription required)
  The New York Times

Wednesday, October 9

• STAR provides $2.3 billion in tax relief to New York homeowners
  JD Supra

• Challenging budget will cost typical Tonawanda homeowner $109 more in town property taxes next year (Subscription required)
  The Buffalo News

Tuesday, October 8

• Albany County's 2025 Executive Budget expects tax rate decrease
  CBS 6 News Albany

• Thousands shocked by new tax assessments in Buffalo, New York
  The New 96.1

• HCR Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas celebrates opening of 62 new affordable, supportive, energy-efficient homes in Utica
  Homes and Community Renewal

Monday, October 7

• Lancaster voters to decide if town should borrow $7.5 million for new park (Subscription required)
  The Buffalo News
• Cheektowaga budget proposes $2.5 million tax hike in 2025 (Subscription required)
  The Buffalo News

Friday, October 4

• With fewer workers in downtown Buffalo, leaders look to turn offices into apartments (Subscription required)
  The Buffalo News