Cuomo looks to repeal SALT

Gov.

Cuomo says the repeal of the state and local tax deduction (SALT) included in the new relief bill will help New Yorkers.

The governor today continued to hammer the importance of state funding from washington.

New york has a 61 billion dollar funding gap.

(-- sot --) (bill repeals salt) s/ gov.

Andrew cuomo/new york :28 "the bill that was introduced yesterday has something that's very important to many states.

It repeals what's called salt, s-a-l-t, the state and local tax deduction.

This was a tax change made two years ago, three years ago in washington.

It increases the taxes of homeowners in certain states.

New york is one of them."

(-- sot --) (get that bill passed) s/ gov.

Andrew cuomo/new york :13 "if we get that washington bill passed, then it's going to make a significant difference because it's going to give states the ability to do what they need to do to reopen and we can take it from there."

In response.... congressman anthony brindisi says quote: "i support the salt cap repeal and last year worked with democrats and republicans to pass legislation to repeal it through the house.

Unfortunately, that legislation sits on mitch mcconnell's desk and is awaiting action in the senate.

The global pandemic has put a strain on our families, our small businesses, and our state and local governments.

I will work with both parties to make sure we get upstate new yorkers the relief they need."

Congressman antonio delgado.... who represents