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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in New York increases from Q2 to Q3

By Empire State Today | Nov 6, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for New York in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $350,361, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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.