More taxes planned to close budget gap

ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVB) - The latest news on New York State budget crisis could be hard to swallow for taxpayers.

Governor Paterson mentioned more potential taxes and fees, including a tax on sugary drinks, a proposal many thought had fizzled.

The governor also mentioned allowing wine sales in grocery stores and increasing court fees. This is on top of a new measure that pushes the state's cigarette tax to the highest in the nation. The governor says higher fees and taxes are simply unavoidable in order to close a massive deficit.

The governor has given state lawmakers until June 28th to pass a budget.