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Cuomo to target STAR double-dippers
The Cuomo administration in 2013 will try to root out homeowners who are improperly receiving property-tax exemptions on second homes, according to a source.
As part of his legislative agenda, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo will direct the state Tax Department to launch a re-registration process for homeowners to qualify for STAR (School Tax Relief Program) benefits, which...