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FDA conducted second lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in New York during 2023

By Empire State Today | Apr 26, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 23 inspections at 23 Veterinary companies from New York in 2023.

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New York: Tobacco companies were the least FDA inspected companies in New York in 2023

By Empire State Today | Apr 25, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Tobacco companies from New York in 2023.

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Report: New York ranked No. 11 for per-capita credit card fraud reports in 2023

By Empire State Today News Service | Apr 25, 2024

New York ranked No. 11 in the country for per-capita credit card fraud reports in 2023.

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Which type of New York companies were inspected the most by FDA in 2023?

By Empire State Today | Apr 24, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 303 inspections at 297 Food and Cosmetics companies from New York in 2023.

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New York: Drugs companies were the third least FDA inspected companies in New York in 2023

By Empire State Today | Apr 23, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 43 inspections at 43 Drugs companies from New York in 2023.

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NY Post: Elise Stefanik and NY House GOP Lawmakers Call for Columbia President's Resignation

By Empire State Today | Apr 22, 2024

"House Republican conference chairwoman Elise Stefanik and every New York GOP House lawmaker, in a letter exclusively obtained by The New York Post, demanded the immediate resignation of Columbia president Minouche Shafik. The call for resignation comes in light of the university's failure to address "a large unauthorized antisemitic riot" on campus.Stefanik and the nine other Republican representatives from New York expressed their stance in the letter, stating, "It is time for Columbia University to turn the page on this shameful chapter. This can only be done through...

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New York: Device companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in New York in 2023

By Empire State Today | Apr 22, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 56 inspections at 56 device companies from New York in 2023.

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FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on Biologics companies in New York during 2023

By Empire State Today | Apr 21, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 45 inspections at 45 Biologics companies from New York in 2023.

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Long Island doctor: ‘Sinus patients often endure a significant amount of suffering’

By Empire State Today | Apr 16, 2024

While the initial symptoms of sinusitis may seem mild, they can severely diminish one's quality of life if left untreated. According to Dr. Joseph Capo of Capo Nose and Sinus Center, seeing a patient get better after treatment is the most satisfying part of his job.

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Zeldin in NY Post: Instead of fighting crime, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg launches a Trump show trial

By Empire State Today | Apr 16, 2024

Lee Zeldin, in a recent opinion piece in The New York Post, highlighted the deteriorating state of New York City, attributing it to what he described as failed far-left policies. Zeldin expressed, "Americans from all walks of life agree upon one hard truth: New York City isn’t what it used to be." He further emphasized, "It’s become the epitome of failed far-left policies pushing residents to flee every day."Zeldin pointed out specific instances of crime and violence plaguing the city, stating, "In Times Square, two NYPD officers were beaten by a group of criminal aliens...

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Number of VA loans issued in New York state decreased by 19.4% from Q1 2023 to Q1 2024

By Empire State Today | Apr 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,170 home loans totaling $375.2 million in New York during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA Purchase Loans in New York average $324,010 for Q1

By Empire State Today | Apr 15, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for New York in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $324,010, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New York state average $462,770 for Q1

By Empire State Today | Apr 15, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New York for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $462,770, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Cox: Hochul’s housing policies doomed to failure

By Empire State Today | Apr 15, 2024

ALBANY – NYGOP Chair Ed Cox has criticized Governor Hochul and legislative Democrats for their housing policies. Cox stated, “Governor Hochul and legislative Democrats continue to ignore reality regarding housing. Their policies will continue to mean fewer housing choices, less investment in new housing, and a continued deterioration of existing housing stock.”Cox further commented on the proposed 'good cause eviction' policy, labeling it a "socialist scheme" that would exacerbate the housing situation. He expressed concern that the Democrats aim to extend the failed...

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Statement from Ed Cox on murders of law enforcement officers

By Empire State Today | Apr 15, 2024

ALBANY – NYGOP Chair Ed Cox released the following following the murder of two law enforcement officers in Onondaga County last night:In response to the tragic events, Ed Cox expressed, "We mourn the cold-blooded killing of two heroic law enforcement officers and pray for their families and loved ones."Cox also expressed his concerns about the state of affairs, stating, “Our state continues to spiral out of control under one-party Democrat rule thanks to policies that privilege criminals over citizens. This issue is not specific to New York City: it is affecting...

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Robbers, Drug Traffickers, and a Baby Killer: An analysis of March 2024 illegal alien arrests in New York

By Empire State Today News Service | Apr 14, 2024

The U.S.-Mexico border has seen 894,469 illegal alien encounters to date in the 2024 fiscal year, according to the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP).

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Cox: Democrat-run New York Continues its Decline

By Empire State Today | Apr 12, 2024

NYGOP Chair Ed Cox expressed his concerns about New York's economic outlook, as the state has been reported to have the worst economic outlook for the 11th consecutive year. In response to this report, Cox stated, "Another day, another headline about the sorry state of our state. Taxes and regulations chase out businesses, pro-criminal policies chase out citizens and an illegal migrant crisis strains our resources."Cox attributed the ongoing decline in New York to "Under one-party Democrat rule," emphasizing that the state's economic and social situation continues to...

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Drug Cost Analyst: NY hospitals participating in federal drug discount program are not passing those discounts to patients

By Empire State Today News Service | Apr 9, 2024

The president of the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) said patients served by the hospitals participating in a federal drug discount program might not actually be receiving the intended discounts from that program. 111 NY hospitals participate in that program.

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New York State sees less individual income tax revenue in Q3 2023

By Empire State Today | Apr 5, 2024

The third quarter of 2023 brought in $14.6 billion in individual income tax revenue for New York, a 15.7% decrease from the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Proposed NY regulations on pharmacy benefit managers enter 60 day public comment period

By Empire State Today News Service | Apr 5, 2024

A proposed set of regulations of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) operating in New York has entered the 60 day public comment period.