Summary
Residents voiced major concerns about skyrocketing property taxes, school district spending, and seniors and young families being priced out of Smithtown and moving out of state. Town officials noted they kept town tax increases minimal under the 2% cap but blamed state-mandated costs and large school district budgets for the heavy tax burden.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Impact analysis
Town taxes increased slightly to stay under the 2% cap (about $3 per week for the average homeowner), while school district taxes rose significantly more.
Local residents relying on essential town services and municipal infrastructure maintenance.
Senior citizens on fixed incomes and local small business owners struggling with rising property taxes and high cost of living.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Letters to the Editor: October 15, 2026
I will not raise the county’s General Fund taxes At a time of tremendous uncertainty, Suffolk County residents deserve just that from their local government: certainty. My 2027 Recommended Operating Budget continues my fiscally conservative message w...
Suffolk Supervisors Call For Albany To Address Unfunded Mandates And Property Tax Pressures
Their joint letter asks for a constructive meeting with Hochul's office and state lawmakers to discuss potential adjustments to the tax cap.
Smithtown, N.Y., residents livid about impending tax increases. Here's why it's happening.
Smithtown, N.Y., residents livid about impending tax increases. Here's why it's happening. CBS News
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