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Sunday, December 22, 2024

News from 2024

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New York state ranks 33rd in total VA home loans during Q3

By Empire State Today | Oct 25, 2024

New York ranked 33rd in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 989 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Editorial board urges 'No' vote on New York's Proposition 1

By Empire State Today | Oct 25, 2024

Changing the New York Constitution requires careful consideration.

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Federal drug program reducing local revenue by $3.5 billion annually includes 111 New York hospitals

By Empire State Today reports | Oct 23, 2024

The federal 340B drug program is estimated to reduced state and local tax revenues by $3.5 billion annually, on top of reductions in federal tax revenue.

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Opponents warn of consequences as New York's Proposal 1 faces scrutiny ahead of November vote

By Empire State Today reports | Oct 23, 2024

Critics of New York’s Proposal 1 have raised concerns about potential implications for existing rights and the legal landscape in New York.

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New York state ranked 32nd in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Empire State Today | Oct 22, 2024

With $334,325 in home loans issued, New York state ranked 32nd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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NYGOP mourns passing of former chair Anthony J. Colavita

By Empire State Today | Oct 21, 2024

NYGOP Chair Ed Cox has expressed condolences following the death of Anthony J. Colavita, a significant figure in the New York Republican Party. Colavita was recognized for his contributions as both a former Chair of the New York State Republican Party and a leader in Westchester County.

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VA provides 989 home loans in New York state totaling $330.6 million in Q3

By Empire State Today | Oct 19, 2024

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

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Concerns raised over New York’s proposed equal rights amendment

By Empire State Today | Oct 18, 2024

Good morning. An op-ed by John Faso in the Daily News has raised concerns about Proposal 1 on New York's ballot, referred to as the "Equal Rights Amendment" by Governor Hochul and its legislative supporters. According to Faso, this proposal is misleadingly presented as a measure to protect abortion rights, which he argues are not under threat in New York.

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Babylon Dental Care Practice Administrator Pokorney: Babylon’s Dental Savings Plan ‘designed for uninsured patients’

By Empire State Today | Oct 17, 2024

Sally Pokorney, Practice Administrator at Babylon Dental Care, said that they offer a dental savings plan designed to assist patients without insurance.

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New York state receives $9.6 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Empire State Today | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 25 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New York during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Inflation in New York lower than national average as of September 2024

By Empire State Today | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, New York experienced a 19.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

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Average cost of college education in New York rises for students in 2022-23 school year

By Empire State Today | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2.6% in New York in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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VA Purchase Loans in New York average $350,361 for Q3

By Empire State Today | Oct 13, 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.

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New York: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in New York in Q3

By Empire State Today | Oct 12, 2024

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

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in New York during Q3

By Empire State Today | Oct 11, 2024

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

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VA home loan amount averages $334,325 in New York state for Q3

By Empire State Today | Oct 10, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in New York during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $334,325, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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NY students plan walkout over trans athletes in girls' sports

By Empire State Today | Oct 9, 2024

High school students across New York are preparing for a walkout on October 24 to protest the participation of transgender athletes in girls' sports. The event, called "Walk Off for Fairness Day," is organized by The Coalition to Protect Kids, which is supported by the Catholic Church and the New York Republican and Conservative parties.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New York state average $384,384 for Q3

By Empire State Today | Oct 7, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New York for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $384,384, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Wall Street Journal critiques New York's Prop 1 ahead of November ballot

By Empire State Today | Oct 7, 2024

The Wall Street Journal editorial board has raised concerns over a proposed amendment, Prop. 1, on New York's November ballot. This measure aims to expand the list of protected classes in the state's constitution by including sex, which encompasses "sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy." It would also ban discrimination based on age, national origin, ethnicity, and disability.

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Ed Cox calls for support for Israel on anniversary of October 7 attacks

By Empire State Today | Oct 7, 2024

NYGOP Chair Ed Cox has issued a statement commemorating the attacks on Israel that occurred on October 7, 2023. Cox described the event as "a day of unspeakable violence that ignited a war for Israel’s very existence." He emphasized the need for unwavering support for Israel, which he called "a beacon of democracy in a hostile region."