Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.8 billion in the first quarter (January-March) of 2025, an increase of 3.2% ($180 million) compared to the same quarter last year. Each of the 10 regions in the state, including New York City, had a year-over-year increase in collections, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This marked the second straight year that first quarter growth was below the pre-pandemic average of 3.5%.

 “Local sales tax collections grew in the first quarter compared to last year, but this growth could be threatened by economic disruptions and uncertainty,” DiNapoli said. “I encourage local officials to take advantage of the financial tools and guidance my office offers to help shore up their finances and build resilience against the challenging headwinds we face.” 

New York City’s sales tax collections totaled over $2.6 billion in the first quarter, an increase of 4% ($101 million), year over year, while aggregate first quarter collections for counties and cities outside the city grew by 2.5%. Regional growth ranged from 0.3% (Mid-Hudson) to 7% (Southern Tier), with over 80% (47 of 57) of counties outside of New York City experiencing a year-over-year increase in first quarter collections. 

Chenango County saw the highest quarterly growth at 11.8%, followed by Delaware County at 10.4%. Several other counties experienced near double-digit growth, including Yates (9.9%), Broome (9.8%), Lewis (9.4%), Orleans (9.2%) and Franklin (9.1%). 

Among the 10 counties that had decreases in collections, Putnam saw the steepest decline at -6.8%, followed by Allegany (-4.5%), Ulster (-3.9%) and Warren (-1.6%). 

Fourteen of 18 of the cities outside of New York City that impose their own sales tax experienced year-over-year growth in the first quarter. Norwich had the largest increase at 14.5%, followed by Ithaca (12.5%) and Salamanca (10.6%). Conversely, the cities of Gloversville, Mount Vernon, Olean, and Yonkers each saw decreases in collections, ranging from -1% to -1.5%. 

Report 
First Quarter 2025 Local Sales Taxes 

Data 
Regional Table with Detailed Sales Collections by County and City 

Interactive Map of Local Sales Tax Sharing Agreements 
Local Sales Tax Sharing