The New York State Senate voted down a Republican-sponsored amendment that would have provided immediate relief on utility bills for residents by suspending utility taxes and surcharges for one year, as well as a two-year holiday on green energy taxes. The measure was introduced by Republican Senator Rob Rolison…

"As the sponsor of Senate Bill S8463, I'm proud to offer immediate relief to families and small businesses in the Hudson Valley and across New York who are facing skyrocketing utility costs… I hear the concerns of residents struggling with affordability, and we will continue fighting for solutions that put families and local businesses first."