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News from July 2023

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Average VA home loan amount in New York state falls in Q2

By Empire State Today | Jul 12, 2023

The average VA loan amount in New York during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $296,544, a 4.8 percent decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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New York state ranks fourth in the U.S. for the most sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Empire State Today | Jul 12, 2023

In 2022, New York collected $31,223,289,000 in sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it fourth in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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New York: Device companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in New York in Q2 2023

By Empire State Today | Jul 12, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 14 inspections at 14 device companies from New York in the second quarter of 2023.

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Governor Hochul Announces Implementation of Federal Measures to Protect Undocumented Workers During Labor Investigations

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 12, 2023

New York State Department of Labor Establishes New Process Introduced by Biden Administration to Safeguard Undocumented Workers

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Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Remedy Unequal Tax Treatment Of Same-Sex Couples

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 12, 2023

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined 47 of her Senate colleagues to reintroduce the bipartisan Refund Equality Act.

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VA provides 975 home loans in New York state totaling $289.1 million in Q2

By Empire State Today | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) issued 975 home loans totaling $289.1 million in New York during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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14 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in New York state during week ending July 1

By Empire State Today | Jul 11, 2023

There were 14 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in New York state in the week ending July 1, making up 0.7% of total deaths by all causes in New York state.

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VA provides 4.1% fewer purchase loans in New York state for 2022 vs. 2021

By Empire State Today | Jul 11, 2023

The number of VA purchase loans in New York for 2022 was 5,103 and totaled $1.7 billion.

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FDA Inspection: What type of New York companies were under most scrutiny during Q2 2023?

By Empire State Today | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 61 inspections at 61 Food and Cosmetics companies from New York in the second quarter of 2023.

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VA home loan amount averages $296,544 in New York state for Q2

By Empire State Today | Jul 11, 2023

The average VA loan amount in New York during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $296,544, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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New York state ranks second in the U.S. for the most total taxes paid in 2022

By Empire State Today | Jul 11, 2023

In 2022, New York collected $117,983,717,000 in total taxes, ranking it second in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Governor Hochul Warns New Yorkers of Potential Flooding Impacts as Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms are Expected Statewide this Weekend

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 11, 2023

Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Bring Potential for Flash Flooding; Parts of Capital Region, North Country and Mohawk Valley are Currently under a Flood Watch

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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $648,000 For Jefferson County Fire Departments To Purchase Critical New Gear To Help Protect Firefighters And Keep Community Safe

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 11, 2023

Senators Say Funding Major Fed $$$ Will Help Seven Fire Departments Across Jefferson County Purchase A Critically Needed Nearly 150 New Sets Of Gear Including Coats, Boots, Helmets, Hoods, Gloves, And More To Replace Dangerously Out Of Date Supplies

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

By Empire State Today | Jul 10, 2023

There were 19 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in New York state in the week ending July 1, making up one% of total deaths by all causes in New York state.

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Governor Hochul Announces More Than $5.5 Million Award to Support Addiction Outreach and Engagement Services for High-Need Populations

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 10, 2023

Two Initiatives Will Support Street Outreach Teams and the Delivery of Harm Reduction and Treatment Services

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Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Help Small Farms Access Federal Resources

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 10, 2023

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined 9 of her Senate colleagues to introduce the Small Farm Conservation Act, legislation that would help small farms access federal conservation programs delivered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).

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468 people die from diseases of the heart in New York state during week ending July 1

By Empire State Today | Jul 9, 2023

There were 468 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in New York state in the week ending July 1, making up 25% of total deaths by all causes in New York state.

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80 Hispanic people in New York passed away in week ending June 17

By Empire State Today | Jul 9, 2023

There were 80 Hispanic people who died in New York in the week ending June 17, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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End of life: New York state deaths during week ending July 8 did not exceed death expectancy

By Empire State Today | Jul 9, 2023

New York's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending July 8, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Reform The National Flood Insurance Program

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 9, 2023

Legislation would keep flood insurance affordable for families and invest in communities to reduce flood risk