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Today's Poll: Are NY's property taxes a burden to you?

By Howard B. Owens
Timothy Hens

Whether you can afford them or not--the property tax is what is killing NY. NY counties lead the nation when looking at property taxes from all different perspectives and comparisons.

It kills businesses and jobs and drives down property values. It is one of the primary reasons why WNY and the rest of Upstate NY have been in economic lockdown since the 1970's.

Feb 21, 2011, 4:41pm Permalink
RICHARD L. HALE

I hear that Tim. I thank God for the Star Program and veterans exemptions. If it wasn't for them, don't know if I would still be here. I'm retired, so things are even tighter. I'm born and raised here, but I am seriously questioning my loyalty. But then again, where are you going to go?

Feb 21, 2011, 11:59pm Permalink

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