taxes

Herman Cain's Flat Rate Tax
By Lauren Bradley
October 13, 2011 - 2:49pm
The Republican nominee plans to replace the current tax code with his bold 9-9-9 tax plan

Republican nominee Herman Cain’s tax plan, known as 9-9-9, took center stage at the Republican debate Tuesday night. Cain's new taxation idea - paired with his knowledge and experience in business, as former CEO of Godfather's Pizza - is winning him the support of Americans. Cain hopes because of the plan's simplicity, Americans will understand and support the tax code. 

Private company to take over health care in Onondaga County jails
By Kevin Belbey
November 1, 2010 - 2:46pm
Taxpayers will save $1.5 million over the next three years under new medical care contract.

Taxpayers will save an estimated $1.5 million over the next three years after Onondaga County agreed to allow a private firm to take over health care in the county's jails, according to The Post-Standard. 

Town of Clay faces a possible ten percent tax increase
By Carson Daniels
October 19, 2010 - 10:27am
After a budget meeting held Monday night, Clay residents learned that they may have to pay more in taxes this year.

On Monday night Clay residents learned that they may have to pay more in taxes this year if the new budget is passed, according to 9WSYR.com. The Town of Clay is facing a ten percent tax increase.

The Town of Clay is working with a $13 million budget. Town Supervisor Damian Ulatowski says a small portion of what Clay residents pay in taxes actually goes to the town government.

Village of Tully to cut taxes by 6 percent
By Samuel Taylor
April 7, 2010 - 8:58pm
Plus, United and US Airways are discussing a possible merger and rescuers at the Upper Big Branch South Mine in West Virginia may have to hold out a little longer.

Although members of the Onondaga County Legislature have indicated that the new tax revenue sharing plan will give less to villages and towns, the Village of Tully unveiled a new budget plan today that will cut taxes by six percent.


According to 9WSYR.com, Village Mayor Beth Greenwood says village board members worked to make sure they were absolutely as efficient as possible in this year's budget.

Closed churches in Syracuse can't escape taxes
By Alexandra Leogrande
April 6, 2010 - 12:41pm
Plus, the search for miners in West Virginia could take days and fans give Tiger Woods support at practice sessions for the Masters.

Syracuse is taxing two closed Catholic church properties for the first time. The city's assessment review board has notified St. Peter Church and the Cathedral School this week they will be taxed for the 2010-11 fiscal year, the Post-Standard reports. 

Syracuse Tries to Tax Three Churches
By Erika Mahoney
February 23, 2010 - 4:55pm
Plus, Pennsylvania parents sue school district for web cam spying and thousands of Vietnamese hold an elaborate funeral for a whale.

Syracuse City Assessor John Gamage has put three closed Catholic churches on this year's tax roll for the first time. Gamage says since the churchs are no longer being used as places for worship, they can be taxed. The churches include St. Peter, St. Andrew the Apostle and St. Stephen.

President Obama calls for meeting on Afghanistan
By Valerie Crowder
October 5, 2009 - 4:30pm
The president will meet with leading congressional officials to review America's war effort.

President Obama plans to discuss the strategy in Afghanistan with top congressional officials Tuesday, according to a report on CNN.com.  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Minority Leader John Boehner and the heads of Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees will attend the meeting with Obama.