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Gov’t Spending Watchdog: Federal drug program serving NY hospitals benefits ‘special interests’ over patients

By Empire State Today reports | Aug 23, 2024

Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) said that hospitals and other “special interests,” rather than patients, are benefiting from a federal drug discount program in which up to 111 New York hospitals participate.

Silent Night Therapy's Sands: ‘There is good evidence of a link between insomnia and sleep apnea, and they have both grown in Americans over the years’

By Empire State Today | Aug 22, 2024

Michelle Sands, Registered Dental Hygienist and Silent Night Therapy’s Sleep Apnea Director, stated that more Americans now suffer from both insomnia and sleep apnea, and there is a relation between the two.

Ed Cox criticizes court ruling on mail-in early voting

By Empire State Today | Aug 20, 2024

ALBANY – NYGOP Chair Ed Cox released a statement regarding the Court of Appeals decision to uphold the legislature's mail-in early voting scheme.

NYGOP Chair criticizes Governor Hochul's administration ahead of DNC appearance

By Empire State Today | Aug 19, 2024

ALBANY – NYGOP Chair Ed Cox issued a statement prior to Kathy Hochul’s appearance at the Democratic National Convention, criticizing her administration and the state's current condition.

Elise Stefanik claims women's prosperity declined under Harris-Biden administration

By Empire State Today | Aug 19, 2024

Good morning. We want to make sure you saw this piece by House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik in RealClearPolitics:

Colorado parents sue over law allowing schools to use transgender names without parental consent

By Empire State Today | Aug 14, 2024

The parents of a Colorado girl are suing state and local authorities after her school facilitated her social gender transition, including using an opposite-sex name and connecting her with a transgender therapist without her family's knowledge.

NY Post editorial criticizes New York's Proposition 1 on trans rights and other protections

By Empire State Today | Aug 12, 2024

Good morning. We want to make sure you saw this piece in today’s Post:

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in New York State declines from Q1 to Q2

By Empire State Today | Aug 9, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in New York during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $378,361, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Cox criticizes Harris for stance on potential arms embargo on Israel

By Empire State Today | Aug 8, 2024

ALBANY – NYGOP Chair Ed Cox issued a statement in response to a report that Kamala Harris is open to an arms embargo on Israel.

NYGOP Chair Ed Cox criticizes Democratic Party over alleged anti-Semitism

By Empire State Today | Aug 7, 2024

ALBANY – NYGOP Chair Ed Cox released a statement on August 7, 2024, in response to reports that State Senator Pete Harckham honored an anti-Semitic school board member.

Analysis: New York among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Empire State Today | Aug 7, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Empire State Today shows that New York is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Drugs companies in New York during July

By Empire State Today | Aug 3, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from New York in July.

New York: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in New York in July

By Empire State Today | Aug 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Biologics companies from New York in July.

FDA Inspection: What type of New York companies were under most scrutiny during July?

By Empire State Today | Aug 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 10 inspections at 10 Food and Cosmetics companies from New York in July.

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In New York state, 491 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Empire State Today | Jul 31, 2024

New York registered 491 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

New York's 'equal protection' amendment faces criticism ahead of November ballot

By Empire State Today | Jul 29, 2024

In Case You Missed It, the New York Post published an article on July 28, 2024, by Wai Wah Chin discussing New York’s “Equal Protection of Law Amendment,” which is set to appear on November’s ballot after a prolonged journey through the courts.

NYGOP leaders express sorrow over Senator Seward's passing

By Empire State Today | Jul 29, 2024

ALBANY – NYGOP Chair Ed Cox released the following statement:

NYGOP Chair Ed Cox criticizes Rep. Paul Tonko over Netanyahu speech absence

By Empire State Today | Jul 26, 2024

ALBANY – NYGOP Chair Ed Cox released a statement criticizing Rep. Paul Tonko for not attending Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's recent speech to Congress.

26 states, including New York, separated from 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Empire State Today | Jul 22, 2024

An analysis by Empire State Today shows New York is one of 26 states without a membership with ERIC, a national voter data group accused of "hyper-partisanship."

NYGOP Chair Ed Cox criticizes Biden's policies following recent announcement