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News from May 2023

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Governor Hochul Highlights Historic Investments for New York State Agriculture as Part of FY 2024 Budget

By Empire State Today Report | May 22, 2023

Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted historic support for New York's agricultural industry in the FY 2024 Budget.

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Governor Hochul Reminds New Yorkers to Take Action to Stay Covered Through New York State Marketplace

By Empire State Today Report | May 22, 2023

Eligibility Redetermination Notices are Being Distributed to Over 9 Million New Yorkers Enrolled in Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and the Essential Plan as Federal Law Now Requires Eligibility Reviews for Public Programs to Resume

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Attorney General James Leads Multistate Coalition in Advocating for Antidiscrimination Protections for Transgender Athletes

By Empire State Today Report | May 22, 2023

New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin co-led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in submitting comments in support of robust anti-discrimination protections for transgender students.

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CDC predicts 298 people in 45-64 age group in New York died during week ending May 6

By Empire State Today | May 21, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 298 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 6.

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Week ending April 29: 91 deaths among Hispanic people in New York

By Empire State Today | May 21, 2023

There were 91 Hispanic people who died in New York in the week ending April 29, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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New York state deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending May 6

By Empire State Today | May 21, 2023

New York's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 6, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General James and Acting Department of Health Commissioner Dr. McDonald Issue Alert to Protect New Yorkers from Health Insurance Renewal Scams

By Empire State Today Report | May 21, 2023

New York Attorney General Letitia James and Acting Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald today warned New Yorkers about a new scam targeting New Yorkers enrolled in public health insurance programs and provided important tips to protect consumers.

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Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on $71 Million Affordable Housing Development in East Buffalo

By Empire State Today Report | May 21, 2023

Rehabilitation of Ellicott Town Center Preserves 281 Homes and Supports State Efforts to Address Needs of East Buffalo in Wake of Mass Shooting in May 2022

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Week of May 6: 76 people in 25-44 age group are estimated to have died in New York

By Empire State Today | May 20, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 76 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending May 6.

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Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on the Death of Clarence Little

By Empire State Today Report | May 20, 2023

New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) on May 12, 2023 released its report on the death of Clarence Little in Brooklyn.

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Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation Celebrating Public Service Recognition Week

By Empire State Today Report | May 20, 2023

Governor Delivers Special Video Message Honoring Public Servants

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Gillibrand, Delauro Introduce New And Improved Family Act In Fight For Universal Paid Leave

By Empire State Today Report | May 19, 2023

Far Too Many Americans Left Vulnerable With Paid Leave Legislation Enacted in Just 11 States and DC; Nearly Every Single Worker Will Need Paid Leave At Some Point, Whether They Are Dealing With Another Pandemic Or A Personal Emergency

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Governor Hochul Announces State Agencies are Monitoring Lake Ontario Water Levels Following Heavy Rainfall

By Empire State Today Report | May 19, 2023

Lake Ontario's Water Level is Currently Above 247 Feet; Forecasts Suggest Level May Rise; Lowest Points Along the Lake Begin to Flood at 248 Feet

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Attorney General James Sues Gun Accessory Manufacturer for Aiding Buffalo Shooter

By Empire State Today Report | May 19, 2023

Buffalo Shooter Removed Mean Arms’ Magazine Lock on the Gun Used to Murder 10 People at Tops Grocery Store

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Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Provide Social Security Credits To Caregivers

By Empire State Today Report | May 18, 2023

Caregivers Age 50+ Who Leave The Workforce Lose An Average Of $304,000 In Wages, Private Pensions, and Social Security; 2.2 Million Family Caregivers Across New York Provide $39 Billion Worth Of Care Every Year

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Week ending April 29 could be deadliest for people age 25 and younger in New York

By Empire State Today | May 18, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 18 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending April 29.

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After Years Of Advocacy, Schumer Announces First Phase Of $500 Million In Grants Are Now Open For Upstate Ny Communities To Apply For First-Ever Regional Tech & Innovation Hub Competition Schumer Created In His Chips & Science Bill

By Empire State Today Report | May 18, 2023

Regional Technology Hubs Program, First Proposed By Schumer In His Endless Frontier Act And Funded Created Through His CHIPS And Science Bill, Will Use Fed $$$ To Spur Innovation Across The Country To Lead In Research, Manufacturing, And Entrepreneurship In Key Industries

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Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on $416 Million, 698-unit Mixed-Income Development in Upper Manhattan

By Empire State Today Report | May 18, 2023

Inwood Mixed-Use Residential, Highly Energy-Efficient Development Will Increase Housing Supply, Further State's Carbon Reduction Goals

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Attorney General James Secures $615,000 from Companies that Supplied Fake Comments to Influence FCC’s Repeal of Net Neutrality Rules

By Empire State Today Report | May 18, 2023

Three Companies Supplied Fake Comments to FCC Impersonating Millions of Americans Without Their Knowledge or Consent to Influence Internet Policy

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May 15 sees Congressional Record publish “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section

By Empire State Today | May 17, 2023

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)“ was published in the Senate section on page S1645 on May 15