Empire State Today

On June 30, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $77,614,098 in federal funding for Head Start programs in New York State.

Governor Hochul Encourages Eligible New Yorkers to Renew Health Coverage as Deadlines Approach

Enrollees in New York's Public Health Insurance Programs Must Renew Insurance by Deadline to Avoid Gap in Health Insurance Coverage

Schumer, Gillibrand, Higgins Announce Niagara Falls Ibew Local 237 Union To Receive $32.2 Million – Restoring Pensions For 430 Members And Their Families, Including Backpay For Benefits, Thanks To American Rescue Plan

IBEW Local 237, Along With Thousands Of Union Families Across America, Were Victims Of A Pension System That Collapsed After 2008 Crash; Without Action, After a Lifetime of Hard Work, Many Could Not Retire Or Would Have Little Benefits Remaining

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Statement On Student Loan Ruling

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on the Supreme Court decision in Biden v. Nebraska:

Schumer, Hochul Announce Tom James Company To Take Over ‘Rochester Tailored Clothing’ Factory – Protecting Nearly 200 Jobs For World-Class Union Workers That Were At Risk, & Providing Long-Term Stability And Growth For Factory

Schumer, Hochul: Tom James’s Acquisition Will Save This Iconic Rochester Factory And Protect Nearly 200 Rochester Union Jobs!

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Statement On Affirmative Action Ruling

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on the Supreme Court decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina:

Schumer, Gillibrand, Higgins Announce Niagara Falls IBEW Local 237 Union To Receive $32.2 Million – Restoring Pensions For 430 Members And Their Families, Including Backpay For Benefits, Thanks To American Rescue Plan

IBEW Local 237, Along With Thousands Of Union Families Across America, Were Victims Of A Pension System That Collapsed After 2008 Crash; Without Action, After a Lifetime of Hard Work, Many Could Not Retire Or Would Have Little Benefits Remaining

Analysis: New York ranked #19 for gun sales in 2022

New York ranked #19 for gun sales in 2022, with an estimated 399,519 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.

30 people die from kidney disease in New York state during week ending July 1

There were 30 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in New York state in the week ending July 1, making up 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in New York state.

40 people die from influenza and pneumonia in New York state during week ending July 1

There were 40 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in New York state in the week ending July 1, making up 2.1% of total deaths by all causes in New York state.

New York state sees less individual income tax revenue as of Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022

The second quarter of 2023 brought in $17.3 billion in individual income tax revenue for New York, a 29.5% decrease from the same period in the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

674 people age 85 and older in New York are estimated to have died during week ending June 17

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 674 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 17.

Governor Hochul Announces Civil Service Exam Fees Now Waived Through 2025