Average cost of college education in New York rises for students in 2022-23 school year
College tuition fees rose 2.6% in New York in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
NY students plan walkout over trans athletes in girls' sports
High school students across New York are preparing for a walkout on October 24 to protest the participation of transgender athletes in girls' sports. The event, called "Walk Off for Fairness Day," is organized by The Coalition to Protect Kids, which is supported by the Catholic Church and the New York Republican and Conservative parties.
Wall Street Journal critiques New York's Prop 1 ahead of November ballot
The Wall Street Journal editorial board has raised concerns over a proposed amendment, Prop. 1, on New York's November ballot. This measure aims to expand the list of protected classes in the state's constitution by including sex, which encompasses "sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy." It would also ban discrimination based on age, national origin, ethnicity, and disability.
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- In New York state, 491 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
- NY Post urges GOP control of House for checks on executive branch
- VA provides 965 home loans in New York state totaling $314.5 million in Q2
New York experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of August 2024
As of August 2024, New York experienced an 18.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.
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NYGOP Chair Ed Cox comments on Eric Adams' indictment
NYGOP Chair Ed Cox has issued a statement regarding the indictment of Eric Adams. Cox commented on the situation, drawing parallels to past incidents involving other high-ranking Democrats in Albany and New York City.
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Elise Stefanik urges US withdrawal from UN if antisemitism continues
House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik has published an op-ed in the Washington Examiner, criticizing the United Nations for its handling of antisemitism and its response to Iran and Hamas. The op-ed coincides with the ongoing United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York City.
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VA provides 716 home purchase loans in New York state in Q2
There were 716 VA home purchase loans issued in New York in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $238.9 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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New York state receives $15.1 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2
The VA issued 40 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New York during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Sally Pokorney: 'Many patients may not understand that their [dental insurance] benefits exhaust at the end of the year'
Sally Pokorney, Practice Administrator at Babylon Dental Care, said that many patients are unaware that unused benefits expire at the end of the year, and their 'Use It or Lose It' program aims to raise awareness to prevent it.
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NYGOP Chair Ed Cox calls for toned-down rhetoric after second attempt on Trump's life
ALBANY – NYGOP Chair Ed Cox released the following statement:
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VA provides 25.6% fewer home purchase loans in New York State in Q2
There were 716 VA home purchases in New York in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $238.9 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Individual income tax revenue up 27.9% from previous quarter in New York State
The first quarter brought in $17.5 billion in individual income tax revenue for New York, a 27.9% increase from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Elise Stefanik calls for accountability over Andrew Cuomo's COVID-19 handling
House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik has written an op-ed in Newsweek addressing former Governor Andrew Cuomo's recent activities as he attempts a political comeback. In the piece, Stefanik criticizes Cuomo's efforts to rewrite history and avoid responsibility for his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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John Faso critiques Proposal 1's impact on abortion rights and parental control
We want to make sure you saw this op-ed from John Faso in today’s Times Union:
