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News from May 2023

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in New York during week ending April 29?

By Empire State Today | May 17, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 683 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 29.

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On 105th Anniversary Of The “Battle Of Henry Johnson,” Schumer Launches Push To Create A New U.S. Postage Stamp Honoring American Hero, Albany Resident, Harlem Hellfighter & Belated Medal Of Honor Recipient Sgt. Henry Johnson

By Empire State Today Report | May 17, 2023

On the 105th anniversary of the “Battle of Henry Johnson,” U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today launched an all-out push to honor Sergeant Henry Johnson, African-American World War I hero and Albany resident, who was unjustly denied full recognition for his bravery and patriotism during his life due to racism and segregation, with a U.S. postage stamp.

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Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Provide Free Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner To Schoolchildren

By Empire State Today Report | May 17, 2023

1 in 6 Children In New York Face Hunger; Gillibrand’s Legislation Would Get Free Meals To Kids Who Need Them

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Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into the Death of Jamie Feith

By Empire State Today Report | May 17, 2023

New York Attorney General Letitia James on May 9, 2022 released police body-worn camera footage from a member of the New York State Police that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Jamie Feith, who died on April 29, 2022, following an encounter with law enforcement in Hyde Park, Dutchess County.

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Governor Hochul and Buffalo Mayor Brown Announce May 14th Memorial Commission to Begin Public Engagement Campaign

By Empire State Today Report | May 17, 2023

Commission to Host First Public Meeting on June 13th at Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center

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Schumer, Gillibrand, Morelle Announce University Of Rochester As Finalist In Major National Science Foundation Competition, Bringing $1 Million And A National Spotlight To Compete For Up To $160 Million To Grow Rochester As America’s Laser Innovation Hub

By Empire State Today Report | May 16, 2023

Schumer Created NSF Regional Innovation Engines Competition In His CHIPS & Science Bill, Specifically With Places Like Rochester And Upstate NY In Mind; Now, After His Direct Advocacy, U of R Has Been Selected As Phase One Awardee And Can Now Compete For Major Fed $$$ To Grow The Finger Lakes Laser Tech Ecosystem

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515 people in 75-84 age group in New York are estimated to have died during week ending April 29

By Empire State Today | May 16, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 515 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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Senator Gillibrand Joins President Biden In Westchester To Call For Passage Of Clean Bill To Avoid Catastrophic Default

By Empire State Today Report | May 16, 2023

On May 10, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined President Biden at SUNY Westchester Community College to call on House Republicans to join Democrats to pass a clean bill to avoid a catastrophic default.

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New York state deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending April 29

By Empire State Today | May 16, 2023

New York's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending April 29, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Governor Hochul Announces Plans for the Coca-cola Company to Build $650 Million fairlife® Production Facility in Monroe County

By Empire State Today Report | May 16, 2023

Includes $772 Million to Address Gun Violence, Reduce Recidivism, and Support Criminal Justice System in Pandemic RecoveryProvides Judges Greater Discretion to Set Bail for Serious Crimes$347 Million in Evidence-Based Gun Violence Prevention Initiatives$170 Million to Support the Implementation of Discovery Reform for Prosecutors and DefendersGovernor Kathy Hochul on May 3, 2023, announced the public safety highlights of the FY 2024 Budget.

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Attorney General James Leads Coalition to Protect Patients’ Access to Emergency Abortion Care

By Empire State Today Report | May 16, 2023

New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a multistate coalition in a legal fight to protect Americans’ access to abortion care during life-threatening medical emergencies.

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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Cornell University As Finalist In Major National Science Foundation Competition,

By Empire State Today | May 15, 2023

Schumer Created NSF Regional Innovation Engines Competition In His CHIPS & Science Bill, Specifically With Places Like Ithaca And Upstate NY In Mind; Now, After His Direct Advocacy, Cornell Has Been Selected As A Phase One Awardee And Can Now Compete For Major Fed $$$ To Grow Region Into A Climate Research Hub

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New York state implements 2 new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2022

By Empire State Today | May 15, 2023

New York implemented at least two new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2022, according to data obtained from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).

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CDC estimates 369 people in 65-74 age group in New York died during week ending April 29

By Empire State Today | May 15, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 369 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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Gillibrand, Marshall, Feinstein, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Create 9/11 Commission-Style Covid-19 Task Force

By Empire State Today Report | May 15, 2023

On May 10, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced the bipartisan National Task Force on the COVID-19 Pandemic Act, legislation that would create a 9/11 Commission-style task force to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Attorney General James Releases Statement on Biden Administration Rule Protecting Airline Passengers

By Empire State Today Report | May 15, 2023

New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement in response to new rules announced by President Joe Biden’s administration requiring airlines to compensate passengers for cancellations or significant delays:

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Governor Hochul Announces More Than $7 Million to Support Medication for Addiction Treatment

By Empire State Today Report | May 15, 2023

15 Providers to Receive Funding to Establish Programs Designed to Facilitate Same-Day Access to Buprenorphine and Addiction Care Management

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Governor Hochul Announces Significant Actions to Expand Affordable Child Care Access Statewide as Part of FY 2024 Budget

By Empire State Today Report | May 14, 2023

Expands Empire State Child Credit to Children Under Four, Supporting Nearly 630,000 Additional Children

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Attorney General James Proposes Nation-Leading Regulations on Cryptocurrency Industry

By Empire State Today Report | May 14, 2023

Crypto Regulation, Protection, Transparency, and Oversight (CRPTO) Act Would Eliminate Conflicts of Interest, Increase Transparency, and Impose Commonsense Measures to Protect Investors

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CDC reports 87 deaths among New York Hispanics in week ending April 22

By Empire State Today | May 14, 2023

There were 87 Hispanic people who died in New York in the week ending April 22, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).