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Of the $118 billion in taxes collected by New York in 2022, $11.5 million came from taxes on public utilities licenses, a 45 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

New York collected $31.2 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

Of the $118 billion in taxes collected by New York in 2022, 26.5 percent, or $31.2 billion, came from sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

New York collected $176.1 million in taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses in 2022

Of the $118 billion in taxes collected by New York in 2022, 0.1 percent, or $176.1 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).

New York state ranks third in the U.S. for the most insurance premiums sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, New York collected $2,409,677,000 in insurance premiums sales tax, ranking it third in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

418 people die from cancer in New York state during week ending July 8

There were 418 deaths from cancer reported in New York state in the week ending July 8, making up 22.3% of total deaths by all causes in New York state.

New York collected 14.2% more in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

Of the $118 billion in taxes collected by New York in 2022, $13.2 billion came from selective sales and gross receipts taxes, a 14.2 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

New York collected $83.8 million in taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses in 2022

Of the $118 billion in taxes collected by New York in 2022, 0.1 percent, or $83.8 million, came from taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Death expectancy exceeds death count in New York state during week ending July 15

New York's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending July 15, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

New York collected 30.1% more in income taxes in 2022

Of the $118 billion in taxes collected by New York in 2022, $78 billion came from income taxes, a 30.1 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

55 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in New York state during week ending July 8

There were 55 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in New York state in the week ending July 8, making up 2.9% of total deaths by all causes in New York state.

71 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in New York state during week ending July 8

There were 71 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in New York state in the week ending July 8, making up 3.8% of total deaths by all causes in New York state.

New York state ranks 38th in the U.S. for the most amusements sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, New York collected $1,710,000 in amusements sales tax, ranking it 38th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Governor Hochul Announces Reopening of Hudson Valley Roads Following Historic Flooding and Advises New Yorkers of Additional Rainfall Impacts This Week

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 16, 2023

Portions of U.S. Route 9W, U.S. Route 6, and State Route 32 Expected to Re-Open Today Following Around-the-Clock Work from State DOT Crews, Contractors

33 people die from Alzheimer's disease in New York state during week ending July 8

There were 33 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in New York state in the week ending July 8, making up 1.8% of total deaths by all causes in New York state.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New York state average $432,771 for Q2

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New York for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 averaged $432,771, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

New York collected 22.2% more in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

Of the $118 billion in taxes collected by New York in 2022, $7.2 billion came from miscellaneous selective sales and gross receipts taxes, a 22.2 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in New York during Q2 2023

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

New York collected 14.9% more in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022