Municipal Services

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A New York City street with visible signs of neglected services, juxtaposed against the backdrop of a city hall, illustrating the gap between municipal promises and reality.

Local communities face service gaps despite municipal promises

More than one-third of New York City's annual operating budget comes from grants and revenues from New York State or the federal government, a deep reliance on external funding for local services Volc

Derek Molina·June 6, 2026

Overhead view of a Waste Management truck collecting trash on a clean, organized city street in Portage.

Services

Portage City Council Awards Five-Year Trash Contract to Waste Management

Portage residents will now pay a mandatory $14.

Marco Alvarez·April 29, 2026