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News from February 2024

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111 New York hospitals participate in federal 340B drug pricing program

By Empire State Today | Feb 27, 2024

One hundred and eleven New York hospitals participate in the federal 340B drug pricing program.

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Appellate Division upholds ruling to deny foreign citizens right to vote in American elections

By Empire State Today | Feb 26, 2024

A New York Supreme Court ruling that denied a New York City law allowing foreign citizens to vote in the city elections was upheld by the New York Appellate Division.

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AG Letitia James: ‘The FTC and Congress must act to ensure fulsome regulation of PBMs nationwide’

By Empire State Today | Feb 22, 2024

State Attorney General Letitia James (D-New York) sent a letter to U.S. Congressional leadership this week saying Congress should “act to ensure fulsome regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

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VA provides 1,332 home loans in New York state totaling $434.9 million in Q4 2023

By Empire State Today | Feb 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,332 home loans totaling $434.9 million in New York during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA home loan amount averages $326,484 in New York state for Q4 2023

By Empire State Today | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA loan amount in New York during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $326,484, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in New York increases from Q3 to Q4 2023

By Empire State Today | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for New York in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $336,485, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

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Average VA home loan amount in New York state increases in Q4 2023

By Empire State Today | Feb 19, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in New York during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $326,484, a 2.6% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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New York state ranks 24th in total VA home loans during Q4 2023

By Empire State Today | Feb 19, 2024

New York ranked 24th in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2023 with 1,332 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Number of VA loans issued in New York state decreases by 46.5% from 2022 to 2023

By Empire State Today | Feb 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 4,778 home loans totaling $1.5 billion in New York during the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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New York state ranked 32nd in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2023

By Empire State Today | Feb 17, 2024

With $326,484 in home loans issued, New York state ranked 32nd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA Purchase Loans in New York average $336,485 for Q4 2023

By Empire State Today | Feb 15, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for New York in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $336,485, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New York state in 2023 vs. 2022

By Empire State Today | Feb 15, 2024

The VA issued 4,778 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New York during the 2023 fiscal year, totaling $1.5 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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New York state ranked 25th among U.S. states in total VA home loans during 2023

By Empire State Today | Feb 15, 2024

New York ranked 25th in VA home loans in 2023 with 4,778 loans issued, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 28.1% fewer purchase loans in New York state for 2023 vs. 2022

By Empire State Today | Feb 15, 2024

The number of VA purchase loans in New York for 2023 was 3,695 and totaled $1.2 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Empire State Today | Feb 5, 2024

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

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New York: 8 colleges continue enforcing “COVID” mRNA injection mandates

By Empire State Today | Feb 5, 2024

New York still has eight colleges that require students to have “COVID” mRNA injections to attend their classes.

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New York: Drugs companies were the least FDA inspected companies in New York in January

By Empire State Today | Feb 4, 2024

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

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Devices companies in New York during January

By Empire State Today | Feb 3, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Devices companies from New York in January.

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Long Island doctor: ‘Diagnosing chronic sinusitis early is crucial for effective management’

By Empire State Today | Feb 2, 2024

Untreated sinus issues can cause many different problems down the line, and it is important to remember during American Heart Month the links between chronic sinusitis and cardiovascular health. According to Dr. Joseph Capo of Capo Nose and Sinus Center, treating sinusitis early can prevent other serious issues.

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New York: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in New York in January

By Empire State Today | Feb 2, 2024

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