Babbie Museum Opening Weekend May 20-21
Posted: May 4th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones 
May 3, 2023“The state budget makes important investments in education and health care, including mental health care, and provides significant, recurring funding to the MTA that will help close budget gaps. The Governor has stated that reserves will equal 15% of State Operating Funds, consistent with recommendations I have long advocated. The budget also makes statutory changes that increase the allowable deposits and balances of the state’s rainy day reserves. The state should put this authority to use by relying more on statutory, rather than informal, reserves. This will help New York catch up with other states in preparing for economic and budgetary risks.
“With an end to federal pandemic aid approaching and the possibility of an economic downturn, it is unclear how recurring obligations will match recurring revenue in the years ahead, which could mean outyear budget gaps that put future funding of critical programs in jeopardy. There is still too much spending through lump sums without details, and the budget still lacks much needed transparency. Provisions were included that appear to exempt approximately $5 billion from Comptroller oversight. There is also a significant increase in capital projects funding which will place more burden on the state’s remaining debt capacity and New York’s already high debt levels.
“My office will review the final enacted budget and release an analysis in the coming weeks.”
These friendly folks will serve you pancakes, bacon, and homefries until noon at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. They also have a silent auction with several great items to bid on. If you’re looking for a good meal in eat-in or take-home, this is the place to be Saturday Morning, April 29, 2023.
