Author Archives: Nancy Scovotti

ALBANY – New York this year plans to change how the STAR exemption program works for new homeowners. New homeowners — or people who move — will receive a check for a portion of their school-property taxes instead of receiving … Continue reading →

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo talks to media members outside his office at the state Capitol on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in Albany, N.Y. Cuomo says legislative leaders have agreed to a $150 billion state budget plan that includes a … Continue reading →

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY – the Nassau County Recording fees increased by $150.00. The new Block Verification fee is $300.00 (formerly $150). The County Clerk will charge the new amount Monday December 7, 2015. The Tax Map Verification fee paid to the … Continue reading →

Increase in Fees for Suffolk County Tax Map Verification   Suffolk County passes Local Law 34-2015 increasing tax map verification fee Local Law 34-2015 increases the tax map verification fee from $60 to $200 per tax lot, effective December 18, … Continue reading →