By Oneida Times |
Apr 26, 2024
New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-C-Rome, announced that municipalities in the 53rd Senate District will be receiving a temporary increase in their Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) funding. The additional funding is crucial for many localities that heavily rely on AIM funds for their budgets.In response to the news, Utica Mayor Michael Galime emphasized the importance of AIM funding, stating, “Cities cannot continue to combat ever increasing operational expenses through local property tax alone." He added, "Utica will continue to fight for permanent,...