(WNY News Now) The projected budget for Lockport for 2025 is being examined, and the main conclusions point to areas for adjustment and economic discipline.Lockport, New York The accuracy and viability of the City of Lockport's planned 2025 budget have been examined. Significant revenue and expenditure predictions seem feasible, according to the independent assessment of New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, indicating that the city is on a stable financial path heading into the upcoming fiscal year.The study states that suggested overtime allocations for 2025 are deemed appropriate and that the city's fire department is expected to adhere to its 2024 overtime budget. In October 2024, the Common Council made a significant change by amending the 2024 budget to include $156,073 ...

(WNY News Now) According to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, local sales tax receipts in New York state increased by 2.3% in October to $1.84 billion, representing a $41 million gain from the previous year.The total amount collected from municipal sales taxes in October in New York State was $1.84 billion, a 2.3% increase over the same month the previous year. After a month of inactivity in September, this expansion—which was mostly driven by New York City—has given a more positive perspective.State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli noted that the increase was mostly attributable to New York City's performance, which saw a 4.1% increase in collections, or an extra $33 million for the city. In particular, New York City's $842 million in revenues made a substantial contribution to the st...