ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Canceling millions of dollars in unused pork-barrel spending and freezing teacher salaries are among the steps that a fiscally conservative think tank says could save New York $30 billion over three years.
A new report from the Empire Center for New York State Policy lists specific - and often politically dicey - proposals to lift the state from its fiscal crisis and multibillion dollar deficits.
The report proposes selling state-owned golf courses and ski resorts as well as its off-track betting agencies.
Some of the initiatives would hit public workers. The center proposes a wage freeze for teachers and state workers, and caps on school aid and Medicaid spending.
There was no immediate comment from the governor or legislative leaders.
For detailsl, see Tuesday's Post-Journal