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New York: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.3% of income in 2022

By Empire State Today | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in New York, providing an average of $1,721 per capita to residents.

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New York releases draft guidelines for farmland protection funding under bond act

By Empire State Today | Feb 28, 2025

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM), in collaboration with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), has released new proposed eligibility guidelines for public comment.

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Onion Research Development Board schedules open meeting for March 4

By Empire State Today | Feb 28, 2025

The Onion Research Development Board has announced a meeting scheduled for March 4, 2025, at 9:00 am.

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Cabbage Research Development Board schedules public meeting for March

By Empire State Today | Feb 28, 2025

The Cabbage Research Development Board has announced a meeting scheduled for March 4, 2025, at 1:30 pm.

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New York business groups advocate changes in credit card swipe fee legislation

By Empire State Today | Feb 26, 2025

A coalition of New York's leading business trade associations, spearheaded by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), has expressed support for a new legislative proposal aimed at altering credit card swipe fee structures.

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338 H-1B petitions filed by Construction employers classified under the Construction industry in New York in 2024

By Empire State Today | Feb 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Construction industry based in New York submitted 338 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Jerry Nadler criticizes government appointments and advocates for healthcare program restoration

By Empire State Today | Feb 21, 2025

In a series of tweets dated February 20-21, Rep. Jerry Nadler expressed concerns over potential misuse of departmental power by Patel and called for reversing staffing cuts affecting healthcare programs for first responders post-9/11 events.

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NFIB welcomes USDOT's termination of New York congestion pricing plan

By Empire State Today | Feb 20, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed approval following the U.S. Department of Transportation's decision to terminate New York's congestion pricing program.

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Rep. Jerry Nadler criticizes Elon Musk's decisions affecting FDNY grants

By Empire State Today | Feb 20, 2025

In recent tweets dated February 20, 2025, Rep. Jerry Nadler voiced criticism towards Elon Musk for terminating an FDNY grant and slashing funding related to September 11 responder health programs.

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Trump cancels congestion pricing; NYGOP Chair Cox praises decision

By Empire State Today | Feb 19, 2025

NYGOP Chair Ed Cox issued a statement regarding President Trump's decision to terminate the approval of Governor Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.

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Rep. Jerry Nadler questions GOP over Musk's remarks on social safety nets

By Empire State Today | Feb 19, 2025

In recent tweets dated February 19, 2025, Rep. Jerry Nadler addresses controversial statements attributed to Elon Musk and critiques USDOT's stance on congestion pricing policies while urging fellow lawmakers to voice opposition where necessary

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Jerry Nadler criticizes actions impacting WTCHP and reflects on Japanese American history

By Empire State Today | Feb 19, 2025

Representative Jerry Nadler voiced concerns about potential cuts to healthcare programs affecting September 11 survivors while also reflecting on past injustices faced by Japanese Americans during WWII.

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New York enforces new measures against avian flu amid low human risk

By Empire State Today | Feb 19, 2025

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) has announced new testing requirements for poultry entering the state's live bird markets.

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Rep. Jerry Nadler speaks out against Trump's actions toward trans community

By Empire State Today | Feb 18, 2025

Rep. Jerry Nadler recently tweeted about key political issues including former President Trump's impact on the transgender community and matters involving Mayor Eric Adams.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by New York employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024?

By Empire State Today | Feb 17, 2025

In 2024, 294 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry located in New York, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Ed Cox comments on New York's leading position in national outmigration

By Empire State Today | Feb 17, 2025

NYGOP Chair Ed Cox has issued a statement regarding the recent report that places New York at the forefront of outmigration in the United States over the past four years.

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Rep. Jerry Nadler criticizes GOP budget; advocates for trans rights

By Empire State Today | Feb 14, 2025

U.S. Congressman Jerry Nadler critiques Republican fiscal policies while promoting Democratic alternatives aimed at reducing deficits without sacrificing social programs like Social Security and Medicare in his recent tweets dated February 13-14,...

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Funding announced for New York's Farmers' Market Resiliency Grant Program

By Empire State Today | Feb 13, 2025

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball has announced the availability of $1 million for New York's farmers' markets through the third round of the Farmers’ Market Resiliency Grant Program.

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Rep. Jerry Nadler criticizes GOP policies and defends media freedom

By Empire State Today | Feb 12, 2025

In recent tweets dated February 11-12, 2025, Rep. Jerry Nadler addressed key issues including cost-of-living concerns and healthcare policy while criticizing President Trump's approach towards media freedom and Republican budget proposals...

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Small Business Day 2025 returns to Albany with NFIB New York

By Empire State Today | Feb 12, 2025

NFIB New York, along with its business community partners, is organizing Small Business Day 2025 in Albany.