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New York state ranks 32nd in average VA home loan amount in 2023

By Empire State Today | Oct 3, 2024

With $313,330 in issued loans, New York state ranked 32nd for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Which type of New York companies were inspected the most by FDA in September?

By Empire State Today | Oct 3, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 11 inspections at 11 Food and Cosmetics companies from New York in September.

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

By Empire State Today | Oct 2, 2024

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

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FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on Biologics companies in New York during September

By Empire State Today | Oct 1, 2024

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

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

By Empire State Today | Sep 30, 2024

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

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NY Post urges GOP control of House for checks on executive branch

By Empire State Today | Sep 30, 2024

The New York Post Editorial Board recently emphasized the importance of maintaining Republican control of the House of Representatives in the upcoming 2024 elections. The board argued that New York voters played a crucial role two years ago in shifting control to Republicans, who have since worked to curb what they describe as excessive policies from the Biden-Harris administration.

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VA provides 965 home loans in New York state totaling $314.5 million in Q2

By Empire State Today | Sep 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 965 home loans totaling $314.5 million in New York during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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New York mandates annual sexual harassment prevention training for all employees

By Empire State Today | Sep 27, 2024

Under New York State law, all employers must implement a sexual harassment prevention policy and provide annual training to employees.

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New York experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of August 2024

By Empire State Today | Sep 26, 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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State's low sales tax linked to ongoing inflation impact

By Empire State Today | Sep 26, 2024

New York State Director Ashley Ranslow discussed the state's low sales tax revenue with the Albany Times Union.

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NYGOP Chair Ed Cox comments on Eric Adams' indictment

By Empire State Today | Sep 26, 2024

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

By Empire State Today | Sep 26, 2024

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

By Empire State Today | Sep 25, 2024

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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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in New York increases from Q1 to Q2

By Empire State Today | Sep 22, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for New York in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $333,708, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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NFIB urges Congress to make Small Business Tax Deduction permanent

By Empire State Today | Sep 20, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released two reports concerning the federal 20% Small Business Tax Deduction, which is set to expire at the end of next year.

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New York state receives $15.1 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Empire State Today | Sep 19, 2024

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'

By Empire State Today | Sep 18, 2024

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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VA home loan amount averages $325,935 in New York state for Q2

By Empire State Today | Sep 16, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in New York during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $325,935, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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NYGOP Chair Ed Cox calls for toned-down rhetoric after second attempt on Trump's life

By Empire State Today | Sep 16, 2024

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

By Empire State Today | Sep 14, 2024

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.