Watchdog Asks Hochul to Veto Real Estate Tax Break Until It’s Clear If It Works
The Citizens Budget Commission wants the governor to halt a just-passed extension of the Industrial and Commercial Abatement Program so a study of the controversial subsidy can be completed.
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“Spending $500 million per year without first determining that it is an effective use of public funds does not serve the public’s interest well.”
Iris Yahi contributed reporting.
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