For example, the City of Kingston will see its state aid jump to more than $2.7 million—a 19 percent increase from last year.

Overall, cities, towns and villages throughout the Hudson Valley will receive an additional half a million dollars to help deal with cost increases for public protection, sanitation and other general services.

Mr. Cahill also fought to bring much-needed tax relief by voting to:

	Increase Basic and Enhanced STAR rebates for Hudson Valley homeowners
	Establish a cost-of-living adjustment to Enhanced STAR, saving eligible Seniors additional money in property taxes
	Establish a Child Tax Credit of up to $330 for every child 4 to 17
	Eliminate the marriage penalty
	Eliminate the state sales tax on clothing and footwear under $110
	Cut business taxes by $186 million to help foster growth and create jobs

In the wake of devastating floods throughout the region and concerns about the structural integrity of the Gilboa Dam, Assemblymember Cahill—in collaboration with colleagues—is working with Governor Pataki and other state leaders to ensure that the immediate needs of victims are met and that long-term flood and disaster response mitigation plans are established.

Assemblymember Cahill believes that recent flooding is the latest indication that more needs to be done to protect Hudson Valley residents from further potential disasters.

Acting on behalf of Hudson Valley residents, Mr. Cahill held an Assembly hearing on dam safety and called upon New York City Department of Environmental Protection officials to upgrade facilities through the installment of flood management devices.

Governor Clinton Building
One Albany Ave., Suite G-4
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-9610
cahillk@assembly.state.ny.us