By The Epoch Times | Created at 2026-06-10 00:50:21 | Updated at 2026-06-12 18:10:28
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State Sen. James Skoufis speaks in the Town of Wallkill, N.Y., on June 8, 2026. Courtesy of James Skoufis's Office
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y.—State and local officials announced on Monday that $4 million has been secured in the state budget to help the Town of Wallkill avert deep service cuts, job losses, and property tax hikes.
After significant financial shortfalls were identified in January, the town was on track to raise property taxes or face having to eliminate about 97 jobs, which included 70 percent of the police force, 70 percent of department of works employees, and 90 percent of the parks department, the officials said.
