Seward Adds $200,000 In Aid
To Help Oneonta Police SUNY
Assembly, Governor Must Agree On Impact Funds
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ONEONTA – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, today included $400,000 in the Senate budget resolution – $200,000 each for the cities of Oneonta and Cortland – to help offset public safety costs generated due to being a SUNY host community.
“There is no doubt that hosting a SUNY school is a great benefit; however, there are added costs that local taxpayers must absorb,” said Seward. “...This special state funding will serve as a ‘pilot program’ and demonstrates the senate’s recognition of the need to assist our SUNY host communities.”
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