Local Government News
Griffo: Local governments receiving temporary increase in AIM funding
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,...
Griffo, Murray and Oberacker Call on Governor to Withhold State Funding from Columbia University
New York State Senators Joseph Griffo, Dean Murray, and Peter Oberacker have united in a call to Governor Kathy Hochul to withhold state funding from Columbia University following pro-Hamas protests on the campus. The senators are also advocating for the removal of the university's tax-exempt status.In a joint letter to Governor Hochul, the senators expressed their dismay at the university's handling of the situation, with Sen. Griffo remarking, "Students, faculty and staff should feel safe when on campus." Sen. Murray echoed this sentiment by stating, “The fact that...