Empire State Today

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in New York during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $432,771, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

New York: 70 people in 25-44 age group are estimated to have died during week ending June 17

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 70 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending June 17.

Gillibrand, Merkley, Torres Introduce Legislation To Give Asylum Seekers A Pathway To Safe And Legal Work

On June 23, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY-15) announced the Assisting Seekers in Pursuit of Integration and Rapid Employment (ASPIRE) Act to give asylum seekers a pathway to safe and legal employment.

VA provides 723 home purchase loans in New York state in Q2 2023

There were 723 VA home purchase loans issued in New York in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $219.9 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Legislation To Fend Off Fentanyl Overdoses Poisoning The Hudson Valley

On June 23, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced the bipartisan FEND Off Fentanyl Act, legislation that would help reduce fentanyl overdoses.

In Ogdensburg, Gillibrand Highlights $2.1 Million Investment In Expanding Access To Child Care

On June 23, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited the Ogdensburg Bridge & Port Authority (OBPA) to highlight the $2.1 million in federal funding she fought to secure for OBPA to develop a new 15,000 square foot child care facility in the community.

VA provides 35.2% fewer home purchase loans in New York State in Q2 2023

There were 723 VA home purchases in New York in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $219.9 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Potentially Severe Weather Across the State this Week

Persistent Rain and Severe Thunderstorms in the Forecast Have the Potential to Cause Flash Flooding Across the State Monday and Tuesday

Schumer, With Over 295 Critical Drugs From Cancer To Everyday Generics In Short Supply In Capital Region & Across America

Schumer Says Critical Cancer Drugs & Common Generics For Asthma, Antibiotics and More Are In Short Supply And Feds Need To Act Fast To Protect Capital Region Patients And Help Doctors Across Upstate NY

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in New York declines from Q1 to Q2

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for New York in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $304,143, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

Campaign spending: Top Q1 political donation recipients in New York

These New York political organizations received the most money from campaign donations in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Election Commission.

VA Purchase Loans in New York average $304,143 for Q2

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for New York in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $304,143, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

468 people die from diseases of the heart in New York state during week ending June 24

There were 468 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in New York state in the week ending June 24, making up 24.9% of total deaths by all causes in New York state.

Schumer, With Micron’s And Other Major Investment Driving Supply Chains To Central Ny, Reveals New Onshore Act – Bipartisan Bill To Create Critical Fed Investment To Prepare Sites For Industries Like Semiconductors,

With Upstate NY Seeing Historic New Investment And A Manufacturing Boom From Schumer’s Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law, Inflation Reduction Act, And CHIPS & Science Act – Like Micron’s Landmark $100 Billion Investment In CNY Memory Chip Fab – Senator Says Now Is The Time For The Feds To Double Down To Bring Jobs Back From Overseas, With Central NY Primed To Lead The Way

Gillibrand Secures Full Funding For UAP Office In Senate Defense Bill Markup

On June 23, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that she had secured full funding for the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) in the Senate Armed Services Committee’s markup of the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act.

Tax revenue analysis: New York state collects $8.3 billion million in sales and gross receipt in Q1

New York state collected $8.3 billion in sales and gross receipt taxes during the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Schumer, Gillibrand Secure Major $7+ Million Grant From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law For Cattaraugus County To Help Connect Western NY Communities Along The Old Buffalo-Pittsburgh Rail Corridor Through New Southern Tier Trail

Senators Successfully Delivered Extremely Competitive RAISE Grant To Create A Regional Trail Loop Connecting WNY And Southern Tier; Federal $$$ Will Help Complete The Planning, Design, And Permitting For Construction

Governor Hochul, Elected Officials and Railroad Partners Unite on Vision for Penn Station Modernization Plan

Railroads Issue Notice to Proceed, Kicking Off Design of Penn Reconstruction

Attorney General James Releases Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Limiting LGBTQ+ Protections