Empire State Today

There were 46 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in New York state in the week ending June 17, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in New York state.

44 people die from Alzheimer's disease in New York state during week ending June 17

There were 44 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in New York state in the week ending June 17, making up 2.3% of total deaths by all causes in New York state.

New York: 14 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending June 3

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 14 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending June 3.

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $23 Million In Federal Funding For New York Airports

On June 16, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $23,455,963 in federal funding for 13 New York airports, including $9,294,391 for the Syracuse Hancock International Airport.

15 people die in New York state with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending June 17

There were 15 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in New York state during the week ending June 17, a 16.7% decrease from the previous week.

Rep. Garbarino votes to strike down Biden administration’s ‘pistol-brace rule’

By Empire State News Report | Jun 22, 2023

Republican Rep. Andrew Garbarino voted for a resolution last week to repeal a new Biden administration rule that critics say is “unconstitutional” and “onerous” in the way it regulates the ownership of stabilizing pistol braces.

Schumer Announces, Following Years Of Advocacy, Fort Polk Officially Renamed Fort Johnson In Honor Of American Hero, Albany Resident & Harlem Hellfighter & Medal Of Honor Recipient Sgt. Henry Johnson

Following his long advocacy and personal recommendation to the Department of Defense, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced that Fort Polk in Louisiana has officially been renamed Fort Johnson, in honor of African-American World War I hero and Albany resident Sergeant Henry Johnson.

Governor Hochul Announces New York Air National Guard Assisting U.S. Coast Guard With Search and Rescue Operation for Titanic Tourist Submersible

106th Rescue Wing Launched HC-130J Combat King Search and Rescue Aircraft Monday, June 19

Attorney General James Applauds Passage of Legislation to Protect New Yorkers from Deed Theft

New York Attorney General Letitia James on June 20 applauded the State Legislature for passing legislation, sponsored by State Senator Brian Kavanagh and Assemblymember Helene Weinstein, that will reform the state’s civil laws to provide more tools to prevent deed theft and help New Yorkers stay in their homes.

Schumer, At Buffalo’s Former Bethlehem Steel Site, Reveals New Onshore Act – Bipartisan Bill To Create Critical New Federal Investment To Breathe New Life Into Upstate Ny’s Industrial Sites

With Upstate NY Seeing Historic New Investment And A Manufacturing Boom From Schumer’s CHIPS & Science Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and Inflation Reduction Act – Senator Says Now Is The Time For The Feds To Double Down To Bring Jobs Back From Overseas, With Western NY Primed To Lead The Way

457 people die in New York state from heart disease in week ending June 17

There were 457 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in New York state during the week ending June 17, a 0.4% decrease from the previous week.

33 people die from kidney disease in New York state during week ending June 17

There were 33 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in New York state in the week ending June 17, making up 1.7% of total deaths by all causes in New York state.

33 people die from influenza and pneumonia in New York state during week ending June 17

There were 33 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in New York state in the week ending June 17, making up 1.7% of total deaths by all causes in New York state.

421 people die in New York state from cancer in week ending June 17

There were 421 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in New York state during the week ending June 17, a 18.6% increase over the previous week.

Schumer Welcomes Syracuse University Men’s Soccer National Champions To Washington D.C.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today personally welcomed the Syracuse University Men’s Soccer Team to Washington D.C. to celebrate their historic 2022 season and first ever national championship title:

How many 85 and older-year-olds died in New York during week ending June 3?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 651 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 3.

Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Prevent Farmer Suicide

On June 15, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, held a video press conference announcing the National Agricultural Crisis Hotline Act to provide desperately needed mental health support to New York’s 55,000+ agricultural workers and their families.

Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $36.2 Million to Law Enforcement Agencies Participating in State's Gun Involved Violence Elimination Initiative

Record-Level Funding Secured by the Governor Expands Nationally Recognized Initiative to Eight New Police Departments, Four Additional Counties

Attorney General James Co-Leads Coalition of 24 Attorneys General in Supporting Stronger Federal Protections for Reproductive Health Data Privacy