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Friday, March 14, 2025

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Rep. Jerry Nadler criticizes GOP leadership and highlights physician's legal troubles

By Empire State Today | Mar 4, 2025

Rep. Jerry Nadler expressed criticism towards House Republican Leadership's approach to town halls and drew attention to Dr. Maggie Carpenter's legal situation regarding abortion care services in Louisiana on March 4, 2025

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Ed Cox criticizes Gov. Hochul's order for COs on medical leave

By Empire State Today | Mar 4, 2025

NYGOP Chair Ed Cox has criticized Governor Kathy Hochul for her decision to order corrections officers on medical leave back to work.

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New York: Residents received $84.98 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Empire State Today | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.7% of income in New York, providing an average of $4,319 per capita to residents.

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602 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry in New York in 2024

By Empire State Today | Mar 3, 2025

Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry based in New York submitted 602 H-1B petitions during 2024.

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Farmers reminded about registration for overtime credit advance program

By Empire State Today | Mar 3, 2025

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) has announced that registration is open for the 2025 Farm Employer Overtime Credit Advance program.

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Lawsuit challenges Governor Hochul's climate law over financial concerns

By Empire State Today | Mar 3, 2025

NYGOP Chair Ed Cox has issued a statement regarding a lawsuit filed by business and trade groups against New York Governor Kathy Hochul's climate law.

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New York: Medicare dependency reached 4% in 2022

By Empire State Today | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4% of income in New York, providing an average of $2,993 per capita to residents.

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New York: Social Security made up 4.8% of total income in 2022

By Empire State Today | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 4.8% of income in New York, providing an average of $3,611 per capita to residents.

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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.