New York State Assessors Association - NYSAA

New York Association of Towns - NYAOT Sarah Brancatella offers a simple, easy to understand explanation of the NYS budget process!

Listen in and learn how the state budget works and how it impacts our towns, all in under four minutes with Deputy Director Sarah Brancatella. Grab your cup of coffee on this cold New York morning and give it a watch!
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs3n2yYCmKI

Thanks New York Association of Towns - NYAOT for keeping us informed about issues important to our towns!

Last week, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her State of the State. Now we’re presenting our State of the Towns.

NYAOT Executive Director Chris Koetzle breaks down our 2026 priorities, and what we’re pushing for!

🎥 Watch it now on our YouTube channel at the link below: https://youtu.be/Ba9OO4ClE2w

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A new study shows how long NYC renters stay in their homes — and it’s the longest in the nation A new study from RentCafe really does show it’s New York or nowhere.

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U.S. News ranked the best places to live in NY. Where Binghamton falls U.S. News & World report ranked the best places to live in New York. Here's where Binghamton ranked.

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New Yorkers: 6 Ways the STAR Credit and Senior Exemptions Interact—And When They Don’t Confused about New York’s STAR Credit and Senior Exemptions? Learn how they interact and how to maximize your property tax savings.

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Midtown real estate is booming with return-to-office in ‘full swing’ We’ve reported more than once that leasing, investment sales and return-to-office are all booming, and we’re glad the rest of the world is catching up. That was a bombshell buried deep in the Wall …

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This Central NY county had the state’s highest full-value property tax rate for 2025 High full value tax rates don’t necessarily mean a county is spending wildly.

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That perfect-looking house for sale may have an owner using AI to virtually enhance the listing If a home for sale looks too perfect, that may be because the owner is using AI to virtually enhance the real estate listing.

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Shopping malls transform into housing communities as developers tackle nationwide shortage Mall-to-housing conversions face significant challenges including zoning law changes and high construction costs that can reduce affordability benefits for buyers.

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New York City office vacancies hit 5-year low amid leasing frenzy “These are not short bets, but long-term commitments that underscore confidence in Manhattan’s role as a global business center,” said JLL Vice Chairman Joe Messina.

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The 12 beers of Christmas: Holiday ales, winter warmers and plenty of opinions Two beer snobs and one Miller Lite drinker taste-test 17 holiday brews.

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Take one of these Central NY First Day Hikes to kick off 2026 Clear out the cobwebs and get a head start on your New Year’s resolution to be healthier