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íctor: governor kathyhochul firó package of lawsto save you thousands of dollarsto the elderlythat they are owners ofliving place.announcement.tells us what it is about andgovernor hochul, theNew Yorkers over 65old sounding ownershouses could save thousands ofdollars each year at the time ofTo pay the taxes.laws that value ourpeople, especially theelderly people.we need to help them duringthese difficult times.the governor said laws thatreduce taxes onproperties for peopleseniors with incomeup to $50,000 a year. the statewill help pay forhome repairs,we talked with the assemblymanfrom the bronx natalia ferández.>> why is it importantassist the elderlyadvanced, specifically ifare they homeowners?>> during the pandemic and before,It was very difficult to keephouse, to maintain his life. goesto help with taxes.people are going to pray like$20,000. the state can payabout taxes orrepairs for the house whereyeila: what kind of assiststhey will receive and how much moneypeople will receiveolder than 65 years at the time ofask for this help?>> any type of repairneed with money.yeila: a third law would helpwho are going to buy onehouse for the first time,reducing taxes forhome purchase.these laws went into effect.tenants and ownersof qualifying homes,

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