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Cedarhurst adopts 2026–27 budget, approves 2.99% tax levy above state cap
Summary
The Village of Cedarhurst Board adopted the FY 2026–27 budget and enacted Local Law 2026-04 to permit a 2.99% property tax levy that exceeds New York State's tax cap; the board also approved related administrative resolutions.
The Village of Cedarhurst Board of Trustees adopted its annual budget for the fiscal year June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027 at a final budget meeting May 1. Mayor Benjamin Weinstock read the public hearing notice and the board voted to adopt the budget after approving a local law permitting a levy increase that exceeds the statutory cap.
"The Mayor and the Board discussed the proposed 2.99% increase that will pierce the New York State Tax Cap," Mayor Benjamin Weinstock said as the hearing was read into the record. The board approved Local Law 2026-04, described on the agenda as "A local law Authorizing a Property Tax Levy in Excess of the Limit Established in General Municipal Law 3-c for Fiscal Year 2026-2027," and then adopted Resolution No. 2026-10 formally adopting the budget. The minutes record the motion as "On motion of Trustee Plaut, seconded by Trustee Zisman, Resolution No. 2026-10 Adoption of Annual Budget was adopted."
The board did not record a roll-call tally in the minutes beyond noting the motion and second; the record states that all listed members were present when roll was taken. The budget takes effect June 1, 2026, as listed on the agenda.
The board's action is recorded in the minutes as a formal adoption and the local law that allows the levy increase is listed on the agenda as Local Law 2026-04.
