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News from June 2021

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28 people die in New York state from kidney disease in week ending May 8

By Empire State Today | Jun 27, 2021

There were 28 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in New York state during the week ending May 8, a 30 percent decrease from the previous week.

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33 people die in New York state from influenza and pneumonia in week ending May 8

By Empire State Today | Jun 27, 2021

There were 33 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in New York state during the week ending May 8, a 15.4 percent decrease from the previous week.

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New York state receives three EDA grants totaling $333,334 for technical assistance in 2018

By Empire State Today | Jun 27, 2021

New York received three grants totaling $333,334 for technical assistance in 2018 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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New York collected $53.7 billion in individual income taxes in 2020

By Empire State Today | Jun 27, 2021

Of the $92.7 billion in taxes collected by New York in 2020, 57.9 percent, or $53.7 billion, came from individual income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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142 people die in New York state with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending May 1

By Empire State Today | Jun 27, 2021

There were 142 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in New York state during the week ending May 1, a 26.8 percent decrease from the previous week.

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New York collected 3.3% less in tobacco products sales tax in 2020

By Empire State Today | Jun 27, 2021

Of the $92.7 billion in taxes collected by New York in 2020, $1 billion came from tobacco products sales tax, a 3.3 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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New York collected 0.2% more in death and gift taxes in 2020

By Empire State Today | Jun 26, 2021

Of the $92.7 billion in taxes collected by New York in 2020, $1.1 billion came from death and gift taxes, a 0.2 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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158 people die in New York state with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending May 1

By Empire State Today | Jun 26, 2021

There were 158 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in New York state during the week ending May 1, a 26.9 percent decrease from the previous week.

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New York collected $141.4 million in taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses in 2020

By Empire State Today | Jun 26, 2021

Of the $92.7 billion in taxes collected by New York in 2020, 0.2 percent, or $141.4 million, came from taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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30 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in New York state during week ending June 19, 2021

By Empire State Today | Jun 26, 2021

There were 30 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in New York state in the week ending June 19, 2021, making up 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in New York state.

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VA provides 12.1% fewer home purchase loans in New York State in 2nd quarter

By Empire State Today | Jun 26, 2021

There were 1,396 VA home purchases in New York in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2021, totaling $431.1 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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New York state receives three EDA grants totaling $3,703,000 for public works in 2018

By Empire State Today | Jun 26, 2021

New York received three grants totaling $3,703,000 for public works in 2018 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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EDA awards over $7 million in grants for economic development projects in New York state in 2020

By Empire State Today | Jun 26, 2021

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued nine grants worth $7,199,593 in 2020 to fund economic development projects through opportunity zones in New York.

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

By Empire State Today | Jun 26, 2021

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in New York during the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 was $288,517, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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New York ranks 12th in the U.S. for the most hunting and fishing license paid in 2020

By Empire State Today | Jun 26, 2021

In 2020, New York collected $44.8 million in hunting and fishing license, ranking it 12th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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41 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in New York state during week ending June 19, 2021

By Empire State Today | Jun 25, 2021

There were 41 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in New York state in the week ending June 19, 2021, making up 2.3% of total deaths by all causes in New York state.

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New York state's miscellaneous tax revenues up 8.3 percent in Q3 2020

By Empire State Today | Jun 25, 2021

New York collected $884 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the third quarter of 2020, a 8.3 percent increase over the previous quarter when $816 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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EDA funds 18 projects supporting economic development in New York state in 2018

By Empire State Today | Jun 25, 2021

New York ranks 11th among US States with 18 grants awarded by the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) to fund economic development projects in 2018.

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453 people die in New York state from heart disease in week ending May 1

By Empire State Today | Jun 25, 2021

There were 453 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in New York state during the week ending May 1, a 7.1 percent increase over the previous week.

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19 Patton Drive, Yonkers acquired by Juan J. A. Gallardo and Erany Z Suarez

By Empire State Today | Jun 25, 2021

The four bedroom, two bathroom home at 19 Patton Drive, Yonkers was sold on June 25 by Nancy Cannizzaro and James and John and Anthony Rucciardi for $525,000. The buyers were Juan J. A. Gallardo and Erany Z Suarez.