Seward Adds $200,000 In Aid

To Help Oneonta Police SUNY

Assembly, Governor Must Agree On Impact Funds

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.”