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Public pension contributions in New York State hit $19.6 million mark in 2022

By Empire State Today | Jun 24, 2024

In 2022, New York had received $19.6 million in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Analysis: New York among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Empire State Today | Jun 20, 2024

New York is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Empire State Today found.

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NYGOP Chair Ed Cox comments on Siena Poll showing tight race between Trump and Biden

By Empire State Today | Jun 20, 2024

ALBANY – NYGOP Chair Ed Cox released a statement in response to the latest Siena Poll, which shows President Trump within single digits of Joe Biden in New York State. This is the third poll in recent weeks indicating such a trend.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in New York state declines from 2022 to 2023

By Empire State Today | Jun 20, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for New York in the fiscal year 2023 was $323,414, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in New York state increases from 2021 to 2022

By Empire State Today | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for New York in the fiscal year 2022 was $325,605, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Earnings on New York's public pension investments increase to $7 million in 2022

By Empire State Today | Jun 17, 2024

The earnings on investments for New York public pensions went up from $6 million in 2021 to $7 million in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Criticism arises over Governor Hochul's handling of congestion pricing

By Empire State Today | Jun 17, 2024

In a recent piece for the Daily News, Christian Browne criticized Governor Hochul's handling of the congestion pricing scheme. Browne likened the governor's "indefinite pause" on the plan to the decision by the inventors of New Coke to withdraw their product from the market.

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Gov. Hochul reverses stance on congestion pricing weeks before implementation

By Empire State Today | Jun 17, 2024

In December, Gov. Kathy Hochul joined public transit advocates and environmentalists at a rally in Union Square in support of congestion pricing, a toll on drivers in the busiest parts of Manhattan that she said could help “save this city.”

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Babylon Dental Care offers Invisalign special through June

By Empire State Today | Jun 14, 2024

Babylon Dental Care has announced a special deal on Invisalign treatment that will be available to patients through June 30.

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A closer look at bank failures in New York since 2012: 1 bank closed

By Empire State Today | Jun 13, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, one of which occurred in New York.

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American Principles Project President: Girls’ sports, private spaces ‘should be protected from cradle to the grave’

By Empire State Today | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project said states like New York need to to protect girls’ sports teams and access to private spaces at every level of education, not just college.

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RDH & Sleep Director: 'Deviated septums can trigger sleep apnea'

By Empire State Today | Jun 6, 2024

Michelle Sands, RDH & Sleep Director at Silent Night Therapy, stated that while a deviated septum can restrict nasal airflow, it does not cause sleep apnea by itself but can trigger it.

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Analysis: New York one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Empire State Today | Jun 6, 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.

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NYGOP Chair calls on Democrats to condemn Paula Collins' re-education camps comment

By Empire State Today | Jun 6, 2024

ALBANY – NYGOP Chair Ed Cox released a statement in response to Paula Collins, the Democratic nominee challenging Chairwoman Elise Stefanik, regarding her call to send supporters of President Trump to "re-education camps."

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Cox urges Hochul to permanently end NYC congestion pricing plan

By Empire State Today | Jun 5, 2024

NYGOP Chair Ed Cox has responded to reports that Governor Kathy Hochul is considering an election-year delay of the New York City congestion pricing plan.

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NYGOP Chair criticizes Biden’s immigration order as election tactic

By Empire State Today | Jun 5, 2024

ALBANY – NYGOP Chair Ed Cox released a statement criticizing President Joe Biden's recent executive order on immigration. Cox described the order as "an insincere election year stunt designed to fail," noting that it invokes a Trump-era immigration action previously challenged in court by the ACLU. The civil liberties organization has already indicated plans for legal action against the Biden Administration.

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NYGOP Chair criticizes Governor Hochul's policies on children's rights

By Empire State Today | Jun 4, 2024

ALBANY – NYGOP Chair Ed Cox issued a statement regarding Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed restrictions on social media for minors.

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New York: Devices companies were the least FDA inspected companies in New York in May

By Empire State Today | Jun 3, 2024

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

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New York ranks no. 27 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Empire State Today | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, New York secured the twenty-seventh position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 68.2%.

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NYGOP Chair Ed Cox criticizes leadership following shooting involving illegal migrant

By Empire State Today | Jun 3, 2024

ALBANY – NYGOP Chair Ed Cox released a statement addressing a recent incident in Queens where two NYPD officers were wounded by an individual identified as an illegal migrant.