fiscal cliff

Congressman Richard Hanna says "there's a lot to be happy about" with the deal that addressed tax issues important to individuals and business owners. Speaking on WNBF Radio's Binghamton Now program this morning, Hanna said the "average person" in the Binghamton area would have wound up with a tax hike of $2,000 to $3,000 if the agreement had not been approved...

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says he's "relieved" that tax cuts for most middle class taxpayers have been extended by the so-called "fiscal cliff" agreement in Washington. In a statement released by his office this afternoon, DiNapoli said he viewed the congressional action as "welcome news...

Last week we asked if you thought that we were headed off of the fiscal cliff.  It appears that Southern Tier residents are split on the issue.  Results are below.  Thanks for voting!   // Do You Think We Will Fall Off of the Fiscal Cliff?...

At the end of this year, America is set to plunge off of the so called "fiscal cliff."  Okay, so maybe it is not as dramatic as it sounds but nearly every American would be affected. The "fiscal cliff" is merely the term for when the Budget Control Act of 2011 will go into effect...