David J. Valesky's posts related to Banks

Senator Valesky and Senator Bill Stachowski discuss new job creation intiatives with local business leaders in Syracuse, NY.

HISTORIC LAND BANK BILL PASSES STATE SENATE

Posted by David J. Valesky on Monday, June 20th, 2011

Land Banks are a Long-Term Solution to Problem of Vacant Properties

Senator David Valesky (D-Oneida) announced the unanimous passage of legislation (S663A) he sponsored in the State Senate that would allow for the creation of land banks in New York State.

Senate Floor Comments on Land Bank Passage

Senator Valesky joins Governor Andrew Cuomo for bill signing of Tax Cap at the home of Chris and Tina Maroney in Geddes.

Senator Valesky sits down with local agri-business for ThoughtRaiser.

Yesterday, I met with several agri-business owners and operators to discuss how NY can make it easier for them to succeed.

Statement from Senator Valesky Regrading Syracuse Common Council Passage of Land Bank Legislation

Posted by David J. Valesky on Monday, March 12th, 2012

I applaud the Common Council for moving legislation forward to create a city/county land bank. As the author of the state law, I am extremely encouraged that Onondaga County and the city of Syracuse will have the opportunity to be one of the first land banks in the state. Vacant and abandoned housing has been a problem in our communities for too long, and the application of this new strategy is a promising solution.

Budget Update From State Senator David J. Valesky

Posted by David J. Valesky on Friday, March 30th, 2012

The New York State Legislature has completed passage of an on-time budget for the second year in a row. Though it was another challenging budget, requiring the closure of a $3.5 billion deficit, we were able to balance the budget without tax increases or fiscal gimmickry. In addition, overall spending was reduced for the second straight year, the frist time this has happened in at least three decades.

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