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In New York state, 491 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Empire State Today | Sep 30, 2024

New York registered 491 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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NY Post urges GOP control of House for checks on executive branch

By Empire State Today | Sep 30, 2024

The New York Post Editorial Board recently emphasized the importance of maintaining Republican control of the House of Representatives in the upcoming 2024 elections. The board argued that New York voters played a crucial role two years ago in shifting control to Republicans, who have since worked to curb what they describe as excessive policies from the Biden-Harris administration.

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VA provides 965 home loans in New York state totaling $314.5 million in Q2

By Empire State Today | Sep 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 965 home loans totaling $314.5 million in New York during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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New York experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of August 2024

By Empire State Today | Sep 26, 2024

As of August 2024, New York experienced an 18.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.

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NYGOP Chair Ed Cox comments on Eric Adams' indictment

By Empire State Today | Sep 26, 2024

NYGOP Chair Ed Cox has issued a statement regarding the indictment of Eric Adams. Cox commented on the situation, drawing parallels to past incidents involving other high-ranking Democrats in Albany and New York City.

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Elise Stefanik urges US withdrawal from UN if antisemitism continues

By Empire State Today | Sep 26, 2024

House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik has published an op-ed in the Washington Examiner, criticizing the United Nations for its handling of antisemitism and its response to Iran and Hamas. The op-ed coincides with the ongoing United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York City.

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VA provides 716 home purchase loans in New York state in Q2

By Empire State Today | Sep 25, 2024

There were 716 VA home purchase loans issued in New York in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $238.9 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in New York increases from Q1 to Q2

By Empire State Today | Sep 22, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for New York in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $333,708, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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New York state receives $15.1 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Empire State Today | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 40 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New York during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Sally Pokorney: 'Many patients may not understand that their [dental insurance] benefits exhaust at the end of the year'

By Empire State Today | Sep 18, 2024

Sally Pokorney, Practice Administrator at Babylon Dental Care, said that many patients are unaware that unused benefits expire at the end of the year, and their 'Use It or Lose It' program aims to raise awareness to prevent it.

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VA home loan amount averages $325,935 in New York state for Q2

By Empire State Today | Sep 16, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in New York during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $325,935, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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NYGOP Chair Ed Cox calls for toned-down rhetoric after second attempt on Trump's life

By Empire State Today | Sep 16, 2024

ALBANY – NYGOP Chair Ed Cox released the following statement:

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VA provides 25.6% fewer home purchase loans in New York State in Q2

By Empire State Today | Sep 14, 2024

There were 716 VA home purchases in New York in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $238.9 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Individual income tax revenue up 27.9% from previous quarter in New York State

By Empire State Today | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $17.5 billion in individual income tax revenue for New York, a 27.9% increase from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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New York state ranks 26th in total VA home loans during Q2

By Empire State Today | Sep 10, 2024

New York ranked 26th in the nation in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2024, with 965 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Elise Stefanik calls for accountability over Andrew Cuomo's COVID-19 handling

By Empire State Today | Sep 10, 2024

House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik has written an op-ed in Newsweek addressing former Governor Andrew Cuomo's recent activities as he attempts a political comeback. In the piece, Stefanik criticizes Cuomo's efforts to rewrite history and avoid responsibility for his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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John Faso critiques Proposal 1's impact on abortion rights and parental control

By Empire State Today | Sep 9, 2024

We want to make sure you saw this op-ed from John Faso in today’s Times Union:

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NYGOP Chair Ed Cox criticizes Andrew Cuomo's handling of COVID-19 nursing home fatalities

By Empire State Today | Sep 9, 2024

ALBANY – NYGOP Chair Ed Cox released a statement in response to a report alleging that Andrew Cuomo and his top aides were involved in drafting a report on his role in nursing home fatalities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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High scores recorded by New York members on Common Cause's democracy scorecard

By Empire State Today | Sep 9, 2024

Common Cause, the nonpartisan watchdog organization, has released its 2024 "Democracy Scorecard," evaluating every member of Congress on their support for voting rights, Supreme Court ethics, and other reforms.

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New York state ranked 32nd in average VA home loan amount in Q2

By Empire State Today | Sep 7, 2024

With $325,935 in home loans issued, New York state ranked 32nd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.