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Last updated on November 20, 2008
November 13, 2008 (pdf)
Statement from Peter Baynes, Executive Director of the New York State Conference of Mayors, in Response to Governor Paterson's Proposed Budget Reductions
New Web Site Focuses on the Property
Tax Impact of State Actions in Albany
Conference of Mayors Held its Annual Legislative Priorities Meeting
On Monday, November 10th, the NYS Conference of Mayors held its annual Legislative Meeting in Albany for the purpose of developing NYCOM’s 2009 Legislative Program. The Conference also took this opportunity to unveil its new Web site, www.StopTheTaxShift.org, which is intended to help state officials, the media and the public better understand the connection between state actions -- particularly state aid and mandates – and New York’s real property tax burden.
To view NYCOM’s tentative 2009 Legislative Priorities, click here.
To visit the new StopTheTaxShift Web site, click here.
The New York State Conference of Mayors
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NYCOM OVERTIME AND §207-a/207-c WORKSHOPS TO BE OFFERED IN MAMARONECK AND GARDEN CITY
Click here for more information.
NYCOM'S 2008 SUMMARY OF
LEGISLATION
Click here to view NYCOM’s 2008 Summary of
Legislation. This publication provides a brief description
and the status of bills of interest to cities and villages that
passed both the Senate and Assembly in 2008. As you
will see, some of the bills contained in this document are
still awaiting action by the Governor. Updates on the
status of
those bills will be reflected as soon as they are
available.
DEC Releases Draft Scope for Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact
NYCOM Testifies Before Assembly Committee on Natural Gas Drilling
On Wednesday, October 15th, NYCOM presented testimony at a hearing in Albany before the Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation regarding the natural gas exploration that is sweeping across New York’s Southern Tier and Catskill regions. John A. Mancini, NYCOM Counsel, delivered the testimony, which urged the state to take into equal consideration the environmental and economic concerns of local governments when developing its regulatory framework.
Click here to view testimony.
Statement on the Oil, Gas and Solution Mining Regulatory Program
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will be accepting written comments on the Draft Scope until December 15, 2008.
Click here to view the Draft Scope.
Public Meetings Scheduled for Developing Scope of
Environmental Review for Horizontal Drilling in the Marcellus Shale
Sessions in the Catskills and Southern Tier in November and
December. Click here to view the public meeting agenda.
Save the dates -- this is one conference that you do not want to miss!
The
New York State
Conference of Mayors & Municipal Officials
is About to Turn 100!
June 28 - July 1, 2009
SARATOGA SPRINGS
The New York State Conference of Mayors will mark its centennial with ayear-long celebration beginning at our 100th Annual Meeting in Saratoga Springs, June 28 – July 1, 2009 at the Saratoga Hilton .
NYCOM's Annual Meeting is designed to assist local officials with the many challenges of local government and provide strategies to create a thriving community in tight fiscal times. The 2009 meeting will continue this three-day training experience by bringing together municipal officials from across the state to learn about the various issues facing local governments, while also providing attendees with ample opportunities to network with peers from other communities who are dealing with similar challenges. This event will feature well-known speakers, NYCOM/Empire State Report Local Government Achievement Award recognition, and a large trade show. The Meeting will conclude with a Centennial Gala, including a Silent Auction featuring distinctive items from cities and villages throughout the state.
Check back as additional details will be updated periodically!
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