Albany Services Could Be Cut if State Doesn't Help to Balance City's Budget

ALBANY, N.Y. -- Albany city leaders are considering cuts to services following Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget proposal.

Mayor Kathy Sheehan is asking the state to put forward $12.5 million to balance the city budget this year.

If the city does not receive the money, leaders will have to make cuts to all non essential and some essential city services including public safety and public works.

The city says it's also considering not filling vacant positions including 10 police officers.

Another cut could be to garbage collection, which comes after the controversial trash tax was enacted.

The state budget deadline is April 1st.