New hotel occupancy tax in Cheektowaga

New hotel occupancy tax in Cheektowaga

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Tourists staying in Cheektowaga will now have to pay a new hotel occupancy tax -- which state lawmakers and local leaders say will boost revenue for the town. "This was an idea that started with a town employee and worked its way up to the state legislature for the governor to sign," said Cheektowaga Supervisor Brian Nowak. Gov. Kathy Hochul's signature allows for Cheektowaga to collect a 3% occupancy tax from visitor…