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Mar 10, 2024

First up, we have new scrutiny on the state’s financial outlook. Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and Business Council of NYS President Briccetti Mulligan are voicing concerns over New York’s dwindling population and its implications on the state’s economy and tax base. An op-ed published by the two highlighted that the state lost over 533,000 residents between July 2020 and July 2023, with the population continuing to shrink by more than 101,000 people from 2022 to 2023. [READ MORE]
Next up we have concerns being voiced by local officials and residents in the town of Ontario. Central to the debate is a question — Should the Town have a ‘business manager’? The role is responsible for managing the town’s finances, but some say the work could be outsourced. [READ MORE]

Auburn has taken a significant step toward addressing its housing crisis by adopting a resolution in line with Governor Kathy Hochul’s housing initiative. The city council’s approval on Thursday paves the way for Auburn to become a designated pro-housing community. [READ MORE]
Staying in Auburn — there was a hit-and-run last night on South Fulton St. Police are investigating and searching for the driver, who may have been in a Charger. We have a photo from the scene of the incident, which was shared to Facebook by a local resident. [READ MORE]
And finally, a sad update to the tragedy at the U.S.-Mexico border. A New York State Trooper, identified as John M. Grassia III, was among three people killed in a National Guard helicopter crash in Texas. He was assigned to Troop G and joined the ranks in 2022. [READ MORE]

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