Tax breaks

In 2021, the Brookhaven Industrial Development Agency brought in more than $5 million for charges for services in putting together bigger corporate tax breaks, which is more than any unelected board driving economic development outside of New York City. Advocates and some parents say these deals were made at the expense of local schools and public services.

Gov. Ned Lamont has called on Connecticut residents working remotely for New York companies to challenge New York’s tax laws. It’s in an attempt to claw back tax money that Lamont believes should be going to Connecticut.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont's proposed adjustments to the second year of the state’s biennial budget, increase spending on education, social services and housing. Republicans say they’re hoping to get spending under control — Democrats don’t agree.

Brookhaven’s industrial development agency has placed a six-month moratorium on considering tax breaks for new warehouses without having tenants in place. Instead, a group of residents have called for a pair of warehouses planned for North Bellport to be rejected.

Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy’s proposed $55-per-person tax rebate won the approval of a key state legislative committee on Tuesday. Members of the…

The pro-business group Unshackle Upstate says upstate New York needs to be granted special tax breaks to help counter the economic recession that…