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Thursday, November 21, 2024

News from November 2024

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Representative Jerry Nadler emphasizes trans rights and welcomes Democratic freshmen

By Empire State Today | Nov 21, 2024

In recent tweets from November 20-21, Representative Jerry Nadler discussed Trans Day of Remembrance and expressed support for newly elected Democratic freshmen.

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Rep. Jerry Nadler supports NYC congestion pricing and condemns anti-LGBTQI+ violence

By Empire State Today | Nov 20, 2024

U.S. Congressman Rep. Jerry Nadler discusses key issues including NYC's congestion pricing approval and rising anti-LGBTQI+ violence through recent tweets dated November 18-20, 2024

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New York's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 68.4% in Q1 compared to previous quarter

By Empire State Today | Nov 18, 2024

New York state collected $8.6 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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New York's combined tax revenues up 4.9% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Empire State Today | Nov 16, 2024

New York state collected $33 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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New York's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 82.2% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Empire State Today | Nov 15, 2024

New York state collected $8.6 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA provides 2.1% more home purchase loans in New York State in Q3

By Empire State Today | Nov 15, 2024

There were 731 VA home purchases in New York in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $256.1 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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NYGOP Chair criticizes NY Democrats' vote on anti-terrorism bill

By Empire State Today | Nov 14, 2024

NYGOP Chair Ed Cox has expressed his concerns regarding the recent voting behavior of New York's Democratic House delegation.

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New York's combined tax revenues up 1.3% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Empire State Today | Nov 13, 2024

New York state collected $35.2 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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SNT Sleep Department Director Sands: The Silent Nite Sleep Appliance ‘tends to alleviate snoring significantly’

By Empire State Today | Nov 13, 2024

Michelle Sands, the Sleep Department Director at Silent Night Therapy, said that the Silent Nite Sleep Appliance can significantly reduce snoring.

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Republican movement expands under Trump's leadership across diverse voter demographics

By Empire State Today | Nov 13, 2024

The recent election results have signaled a significant shift in American politics, affecting New York and other regions.

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Which type of New York companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Empire State Today | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 32 inspections at 32 Food and Cosmetics companies from New York in the third quarter of 2024.

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Number of VA loans issued in New York state increased by 146.6% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Empire State Today | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 989 home loans in New York, totaling $330.6 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Ed Cox criticizes job losses under current New York administration

By Empire State Today | Nov 12, 2024

NYGOP Chair Ed Cox has commented on the recent loss of 1,550 jobs, attributing it to what he describes as a challenging business environment in New York.

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New York: Device companies were the least FDA inspected companies in New York in Q3

By Empire State Today | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one device company from New York in the third quarter of 2024.

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Ed Cox criticizes Hochul's congestion pricing decision post-election

By Empire State Today | Nov 11, 2024

NYGOP Chair Ed Cox has expressed his disapproval of Governor Kathy Hochul's recent decision to implement congestion pricing in New York City.

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Ed Cox congratulates Lee Zeldin on EPA Administrator appointment

By Empire State Today | Nov 11, 2024

NYGOP Chair Ed Cox has expressed his congratulations to Lee Zeldin on his appointment as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator under President Trump.

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Ed Cox congratulates Stefanik on UN ambassador appointment

By Empire State Today | Nov 11, 2024

NYGOP Chair Ed Cox has extended his congratulations to Congresswoman Elise Stefanik following her appointment as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations by President Trump.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New York state in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Empire State Today | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 25 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New York during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 40 loans the previous quarter, 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 from 2022 to 2023

By Empire State Today | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for New York in the fiscal year 2023 was $313,330, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Analysis: New York among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Empire State Today | Nov 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Empire State Today shows that New York is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.