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News from July 2023

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Analysis: New York ranked #19 for gun sales in 2022

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 5, 2023

New York ranked #19 for gun sales in 2022, with an estimated 399,519 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.

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30 people die from kidney disease in New York state during week ending July 1

By Empire State Today | Jul 5, 2023

There were 30 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in New York state in the week ending July 1, making up 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in New York state.

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40 people die from influenza and pneumonia in New York state during week ending July 1

By Empire State Today | Jul 5, 2023

There were 40 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in New York state in the week ending July 1, making up 2.1% of total deaths by all causes in New York state.

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New York state sees less individual income tax revenue as of Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022

By Empire State Today | Jul 5, 2023

The second quarter of 2023 brought in $17.3 billion in individual income tax revenue for New York, a 29.5% decrease from the same period in the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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674 people age 85 and older in New York are estimated to have died during week ending June 17

By Empire State Today | Jul 5, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 674 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 17.

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Governor Hochul Announces Civil Service Exam Fees Now Waived Through 2025

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 5, 2023

Fees for State Civil Service Exams Waived to Promote Equitable Access to Careers in State Government

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Schumer, Gillibrand: Cheap, Chinese-Made Lithium-Ion Batteries Are Short Circuiting & Exploding More & More Across NY; On Heels Of Major Fires, Injuries & Spiking Numbers

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 4, 2023

In New York City Alone, FDNY Reports Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries Have Caused More Than 400 Fires Over Last Four Years, Resulting In More Than 300 Injuries, 12 Deaths & Damage To More Than 320 Structures; Long Island Officials Also Worried About These Dangerous Batteries

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As Red Flag Cases Soar, Senator Gillibrand, Representative Chu Introduce New Legislation To Keep Firearms Out Of The Hands Of Dangerous Individuals

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 4, 2023

On June 29, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Representative Judy Chu (D-CA-28) are announcing the introduction of their Fair Legal Access Grants (FLAG) Act.

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New York State sees less individual income tax revenue in Q2 2023

By Empire State Today | Jul 4, 2023

The second quarter of 2023 brought in $17.3 billion in individual income tax revenue for New York, a 20.9% decrease from the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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New York state deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending June 17

By Empire State Today | Jul 4, 2023

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

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CDC estimates 505 people in 75-84 age group in New York died during week ending June 17

By Empire State Today | Jul 4, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 505 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending June 17.

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Statement from Governor Hochul on Supreme Court Decision Striking Down President Biden's Student Debt Plan

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 4, 2023

"Student loan debt has devastated generations of students who worked hard to earn a college education.

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Schumer Announces New York State Awarded An Historic Nearly $670 Million From The Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law To Expand High-Speed Internet To Close The Digital Divide In Ny

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 4, 2023

Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law Allocation Is The Largest Single Federal Investment In Broadband In New York State’s History

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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1.2 Million In Federal Funding For Fire Departments In New York State

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 3, 2023

On June 27, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $1,223,040.65 in federal funding for fire departments across New York State.

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CDC predicts 353 people in 65-74 age group in New York died during week ending June 17

By Empire State Today | Jul 3, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 353 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending June 17.

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Schumer Announces New York State Awarded An Historic Nearly $670 Million From The Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law To Expand High-Speed Internet To Close The Digital Divide In Ny

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 3, 2023

Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law Allocation Is The Largest Single Federal Investment In Broadband In New York State’s History

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Governor Hochul Announces $150 Million Investment in the Cannabis Social Equity Investment Fund

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 3, 2023

Commitment Secures Up To $200 Million For Fund to Support Individuals Harmed by Disproportionate Enforcement of Cannabis Laws

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Schumer, Gillibrand Secure Over $3.8 Million In Federal Funding For Long Island Greenway-East Trail

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 3, 2023

On June 28, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $3,815,000 in federal funding for the Long Island Greenway-East trail.

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New York state's combined tax revenues down 10.3% from Q1 to Q2 2023

By Empire State Today | Jul 2, 2023

New York collected $31.4 billion in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the second quarter of 2023.

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12 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in New York state during week ending June 24

By Empire State Today | Jul 2, 2023

There were 12 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in New York state in the week ending June 24, making up 0.6% of total deaths by all causes in New York state.