Empire State Today

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 266 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending June 17.

1,416 deaths in New York in week ending July 1

There were 1,416 deaths in New York in the week ending July 1, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in New York state during week June 17

New York's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending June 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Gillibrand Announces New York To Receive Over Half A Billion In Federal Funding To Expand Broadband Access

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 2, 2023

On June 26, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that New York State will receive $664,618,251.49 in federal funding authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expand access to broadband.

Governor Hochul Announces July 4th Fireworks Spectacular at Jones Beach

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 2, 2023

25-Minute Display Will Illuminate the Sky Above Long Island's Popular Oceanfront Park

CDC reports 83 deaths among New York Hispanics in week ending July 1

There were 83 Hispanic people who died in New York in the week ending July 1, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

22 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in New York state during week ending June 24

There were 22 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in New York state in the week ending June 24, making up 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in New York state.

Q2 2023: New York state's combined tax revenues down 9.7% since Q1 2023

New York collected $31.4 billion in total tax revenues during the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in New York during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $432,771, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

New York: 70 people in 25-44 age group are estimated to have died during week ending June 17

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 70 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending June 17.

Gillibrand, Merkley, Torres Introduce Legislation To Give Asylum Seekers A Pathway To Safe And Legal Work

On June 23, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY-15) announced the Assisting Seekers in Pursuit of Integration and Rapid Employment (ASPIRE) Act to give asylum seekers a pathway to safe and legal employment.

VA provides 723 home purchase loans in New York state in Q2 2023

There were 723 VA home purchase loans issued in New York in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $219.9 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Legislation To Fend Off Fentanyl Overdoses Poisoning The Hudson Valley

On June 23, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced the bipartisan FEND Off Fentanyl Act, legislation that would help reduce fentanyl overdoses.

In Ogdensburg, Gillibrand Highlights $2.1 Million Investment In Expanding Access To Child Care

On June 23, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited the Ogdensburg Bridge & Port Authority (OBPA) to highlight the $2.1 million in federal funding she fought to secure for OBPA to develop a new 15,000 square foot child care facility in the community.

VA provides 35.2% fewer home purchase loans in New York State in Q2 2023

There were 723 VA home purchases in New York in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $219.9 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Potentially Severe Weather Across the State this Week

Persistent Rain and Severe Thunderstorms in the Forecast Have the Potential to Cause Flash Flooding Across the State Monday and Tuesday

Schumer, With Over 295 Critical Drugs From Cancer To Everyday Generics In Short Supply In Capital Region & Across America