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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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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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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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Analysis: New York one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Empire State Today | Sep 7, 2024

An analysis by Empire State Today shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” New York is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.

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NYGOP Chair Ed Cox calls for reforms following Albany Airport Authority controversy

By Empire State Today | Sep 5, 2024

ALBANY – NYGOP Chair Ed Cox issued a statement in response to a report that Albany County Airport Authority CEO Philip Calderone was in the ICU when Albany County Executive Dan McCoy orchestrated his removal.

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Number of VA loans issued in New York state decreased by one% from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024

By Empire State Today | Sep 4, 2024

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

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New York state in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Empire State Today | Sep 3, 2024

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

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Cox demands release of full report on Mannion harassment complaint

By Empire State Today | Sep 3, 2024

ALBANY – NYGOP Chair Ed Cox released a statement in response to reports that Albany Democrats have quietly dismissed harassment claims against Democratic State Senator and Congressional candidate John Mannion.

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New York: Biologics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in New York in August

By Empire State Today | Sep 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Biologics companies from New York in August.

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Which type of New York companies were inspected the most by FDA in August?

By Empire State Today | Sep 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five Food and Cosmetics companies from New York in August.

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

By Empire State Today | Aug 31, 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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New York Court of Appeals rules on mail-in voting without excuse

By Empire State Today | Aug 29, 2024

The New York Post recently highlighted a controversial decision by the state Court of Appeals regarding mail-in voting. The court ruled that New Yorkers do not need an excuse to cast an absentee ballot by mail, even if they are able to vote in person. This ruling contradicts a measure previously rejected by voters.

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New York inflation under national average as of July 2024

By Empire State Today | Aug 27, 2024

As of July 2024, New York experienced an 18.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.2% increase.

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NYGOP Chair criticizes New York's wind power plan as costly and ineffective

By Empire State Today | Aug 26, 2024

ALBANY – NYGOP Chair Ed Cox released a statement in response to a Wall Street Journal article highlighting that New Yorkers are paying over four times the average cost for wind power.

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Gov’t Spending Watchdog: Federal drug program serving NY hospitals benefits ‘special interests’ over patients

By Empire State Today reports | Aug 23, 2024

Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) said that hospitals and other “special interests,” rather than patients, are benefiting from a federal drug discount program in which up to 111 New York hospitals participate.