Empire State Today

New York: 278 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died during week ending May 13

By Empire State Today | May 28, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 278 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 13.

Governor Hochul Announces Launch of 43North's Ninth Startup Competition

By Empire State Today Report | May 28, 2023

Buffalo-Based Accelerator Kicks Off Search for Five Companies to Receive $1 Million Investments

Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Lopamudra Desai

By Empire State Today Report | May 28, 2023

New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) on may 18 released its report on the death of Lopamudra Desai in Queens.

Week ending May 13 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in New York

By Empire State Today | May 27, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 60 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending May 13.

Governor Hochul Announces Opening of $150 Million Mid-Hudson Momentum Fund Grant Application

By Empire State Today Report | May 27, 2023

Initiative Will Increase Housing Supply and Unlock Transformative Projects in the Mid-Hudson Region

Attorney General James Secures $4.3 Million from Cryptocurrency Company for Defrauding Investors

By Empire State Today Report | May 27, 2023

New York Attorney General Letitia James on may 18 secured $4.3 million from a Brooklyn-based cryptocurrency company, Coin Cafe, for defrauding investors.

Governor Hochul Provides Update to Several Long Island Bridge Projects

By Empire State Today Report | May 26, 2023

Governor Kathy Hochul on may 17 provided an update on the rehabilitation and replacement of several Long Island bridges as part of a $48.5 million investment to enhance safety and improve travel conditions along key roadways.

Attorney General James Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition of 39 AGs to Protect Communities from the Dangers of Illicit Xylazine

By Empire State Today Report | May 26, 2023

New York Attorney General Letitia James on may 18 co-led a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in urging Congressional leadership to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (H.R.1839/S.993), which would provide critical measures to combat the widespread illicit use and trafficking of...

May 23 sees Congressional Record publish “FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” in the Senate section

By Empire State Today | May 25, 2023

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” on May 23.

New York: 20 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending May 6

By Empire State Today | May 25, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 20 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending May 6.

Governor Hochul Announces $8 Million Now Available for New Climate Smart Community Projects

By Empire State Today Report | May 25, 2023

Governor Kathy Hochul on may 16 announced $8 million is now available for the Climate Smart Communities Grant program to help municipalities take action to address climate change.

Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Edward Wilkins

By Empire State Today Report | May 25, 2023

New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) May 17 released its report on the death of Edward Wilkins in Middletown, Orange County.

How many 85 and older-year-olds died in New York during week ending May 6?

By Empire State Today | May 24, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 661 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 6.

Governor Hochul Announces Enhanced Shark Monitoring for Long Island State Park Beaches

By Empire State Today Report | May 24, 2023

Governor Kathy Hochul on may 16 announced measures in place to protect beachgoers from sharks at Long Island State Park beaches this summer.

Attorney General James and Acting State Police Superintendent Nigrelli Announce Sentencing of Disbarred Attorney Who Embezzled from Vulnerable New Yorkers

By Empire State Today Report | May 24, 2023

New York Attorney General Letitia James and Acting New York State Police Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli on may 17 announced the sentencing of John Ferdinand Murphy, III, 68, of Hopewell Junction, NY for embezzling more than $450,000 from multiple incapacitated and vulnerable individuals.

486 people in 75-84 age group in New York are estimated to have died during week ending May 6

By Empire State Today | May 23, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 486 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 6.

Governor Hochul Announces $82 Million in Funding Opportunities to Enhance New York State Arts and Culture

By Empire State Today Report | May 23, 2023

Governor Kathy Hochul on may 16 announced that $82 million in New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) grants are now available for nonprofit arts and culture organizations and individual artists across New York State.

Attorney General James Leads Multistate Coalition to Urge U.S. Supreme Court to Preserve Consumer Protection Watchdog

By Empire State Today Report | May 23, 2023

New York Attorney General Letitia James led a multistate coalition in submitting an amicus brief to the Supreme Court, urging the Court to overturn a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that threatens the future operation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the viability of more than ten years of the agency’s regulatory and enforcement actions.

CDC estimates 383 people in 65-74 age group in New York died during week ending May 6

By Empire State Today | May 22, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 383 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 6.

Gillibrand Calls For Investigation Of AI-Related Senior Scams

By Empire State Today Report | May 22, 2023

On May 19, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to assess the prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI)-related scams targeting older adults.