"Unshackle Upstate is troubled that the budget recommends $1.4 billion in new taxes, including $240.2 million in increased assessments on hospital, nursing home and home care services, as well as increased surcharges on hospital visits and certain medical services," Sampson said. "It is now up to the Legislature to pass a budget that cuts spending and reduces taxes. Anything less is simply unacceptable."

Click here for Unshackle's overview of Gov. Paterson's 2010-11 budget.