New York Conference of Mayors

New York Conference of Mayors Serving and representing cities and villages in New York State. NYCOM provides legal and financial guidance along with training for local government officials.

The New York Conference of Mayors serves as an advocate for city and village governments and their taxpayers before the state's Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches of government. NYCOM represents nearly 600 cities and villages in New York, ranging from the smallest village to the city of New York.

NYCOM Legislative Director Brian Coffin, Kingston Mayor Steve Noble and New Paltz Mayor Alex Wojcik attended brunch at t...
06/08/2026

NYCOM Legislative Director Brian Coffin, Kingston Mayor Steve Noble and New Paltz Mayor Alex Wojcik attended brunch at the Governor’s Mansion to celebrate LGBTQIA+ pride 🏳️‍🌈

06/04/2026

One month from today, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. As we count down to this historic milestone, NYCOM is showcasing the stories and legacies of the communities that have helped shape New York State's rich history.

In the Village of Minoa, that legacy dates back to 1913, when 42 property-owning women voted to incorporate the Village, seven years before women gained the right to vote. This is a remarkable piece of history that Mayor Brazill wants people to remember and celebrate. 🇺🇸 🎆

America250 National League of Cities Bill Brazill

Stay tuned for more videos leading up to July 4, 2026!

The New York Association of Towns (NYAOT) and the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) recognize that the Tier 6 change...
05/27/2026

The New York Association of Towns (NYAOT) and the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) recognize that the Tier 6 changes enacted in the final state budget are more limited than earlier reforms that had been discussed. We also appreciate the importance of strengthening the public-sector workforce and supporting efforts to recruit and retain employees in local government service. However, even as enacted, these changes will result in new pension costs for local governments and local taxpayers. In fact, municipalities believe recruitment and retention efforts are multi-faceted – hence our disappointment at the missed opportunity to have increased the public retiree earnings cap in the state budget as well


Any Tier 6 benefit enhancement, even one narrower than originally proposed, has real and recurring fiscal consequences for municipalities. These are ongoing employer costs that local governments do not control and must manage within already constrained budgets. Cities, towns, and villages are already managing the property tax cap, rising labor and health insurance costs, infrastructure needs, public safety demands, and other budget pressures. Even scaled-back Tier 6 changes will place pressure on local budgets and, ultimately, local property taxpayers.

Additional municipal aid from the State should not be viewed as an offset for these new pension obligations. Unrestricted state aid to local governments has increased only minimally over the past several decades, while the cost of providing essential services has continued to rise. Long-overdue increases in state funding for local governments help address years of underinvestment; they do not eliminate the fiscal impact of new, recurring pension costs.

Pension changes may be one part of a broader workforce development conversation, but they should not be treated as the only tool available to support recruitment and retention. NYCOM, and NYAOT continue to advocate for sustainable investments in training, civil service modernization, health insurance affordability, increasing the salary cap for retirees returning to public service, and other resources that help build and maintain a strong public-sector workforce without creating new unfunded cost pressures.

05/21/2026

New York’s local governments are facing a workforce crisis — and we need every tool available to recruit and retain experienced public servants. That’s why the NYS Legislature needs to pass S.6956-C/A.8720-B to increase the public retiree income cap.

While reforms to Tier 6 may help strengthen recruitment in the long term, they cannot be the only tool in the toolbox. Local governments need comprehensive, yet commonsense, solutions to address ongoing staffing challenges and strengthen the public workforce.

It’s time to get serious about workforce development. Pass S.6956-C/A.8720-B and help communities across New York benefit from the experience and dedication of retired public employees.

New York State Senate New York State Assembly Majority Governor Kathy Hochul Senator Christopher J. Ryan Assemblyman Al Stirpe City of Hornell - City Hall


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🌟 Our favorite moments from NYCOM’s 2026 Annual Meeting at The Sagamore!This year, we proudly swore in our new officers:...
05/19/2026

🌟 Our favorite moments from NYCOM’s 2026 Annual Meeting at The Sagamore!

This year, we proudly swore in our new officers: President Bill Brazill of the Village of Minoa, First Vice President Shawyn Patterson-Howard of the City of Mount Vernon, Second Vice President Waylyn Hobbs Jr. of the Village of Hempstead and Treasurer Dr. Dorcey Applyrs of the City of Albany.

We also celebrated the graduates of our Elected Officials Academy, recognizing municipal leaders committed to strengthening their skills and serving their communities with excellence.

Attendees also heard from keynote speaker , who shared an inspiring message about restoring dignity in public discourse through

Thank you to everyone who joined us for another incredible few days of collaboration and connection!

🌟Annual Meeting Sponsor Spotlight🌟We want to take a moment to recognize the incredible sponsors helping make this event ...
05/08/2026

🌟Annual Meeting Sponsor Spotlight🌟
We want to take a moment to recognize the incredible sponsors helping make this event possible!

Your support helps provide meaningful programming, valuable networking opportunities and resources that empower New York’s city and village officials to better serve their communities. We are grateful for your partnership and proud to highlight the organizations contributing to another successful meeting. See you all next week!

05/04/2026

In recognition of Professional Municipal Clerks Week, NYCOM is proud to celebrate the dedicated clerks and municipal professionals who keep local government running smoothly every day. From managing records and supporting public meetings to serving as a vital link between residents and their governments, clerks play an essential role in ensuring transparency, efficiency and service at the local level.
We are pleased to share a special message from Amanda Detschner, Clerk-Treasurer of the Village of Barker and President of the NYS Association of City and Village Clerks (NYSACVC). Thank you to all of New York's municipal clerks for your continued dedication to your communities!
Village of Barker NY International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC)

From flowers to food to live music, New York State has it all this season. Take a drive or keep it local - our cities an...
04/30/2026

From flowers to food to live music, New York State has it all this season. Take a drive or keep it local - our cities and villages are packed with festivals all spring and summer long. Check out the list at the link below! 🌷🌮🎶
🔗https://festivalguidesandreviews.com/new-york-festivals/

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