Hudson Valley leaders cautiously upbeat about Cuomo budget
Photo credit: AP | New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo presents his 2013-14 Executive Budget proposal in Albany. The $137 billion state budget that Cuomo proposed Tuesday would increase spending about 2 percent without tax increases, but New Yorkers would feel some fee hikes. (Jan. 22, 2013)
Hudson Valley leaders expressed both support and skepticism regarding Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's speech on the New York State budget Tuesday, saying the governor had called for bold measures to help municipalities and schools balance their budgets but withholding final judgment until they learn more about the specifics.
Officials applauded Cuomo's unexpected proposals to help local governments...
