Debunking the Empire Center Analysis Attributing Nursing Home Covid-19 Deaths to DOH Policy
The following is excerpted from “Re-Examining the Cuomo Administration’s Nursing Home Policies During Covid-19”, by Paul Francis, September 5, 2024....
Keeping workers and passengers safe and sound
The Federal Transit Administration released its audit of the MTA, calling the agency’s track safety “troubling.” The audit was initiated...
Re-Examining the Cuomo Administration’s Nursing Home Policies During Covid-19
Introduction Four-and-a-half years after the Covid-19 pandemic began, people are still reckoning with nursing home policy decisions made by New...
New York needs Pragmatic approach to Power our Future
A lot has changed since New York passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) in 2019. In those...
Statement from Cuomo Spokesman on September 10th MAGA Congressional Hearing
‘Despite this master class in gaslighting, the facts speak for themselves. According to a study in the NIH library based on...
Cilento Unanimously Re-elected President of the New York State AFL-CIO
Manhattan, NY – Mario Cilento was re-elected unanimously by the delegates of the 34th Constitutional Convention of the New York...
INFLATION REDUCTION ACT’S LABOR STANDARDS COULD CREATE 170K HIGH-QUALITY UNION JOBS IN NEW YORK STATE
Comprehensive analysis of clean energy generation and storage project pipeline finds 6,200+ projects and estimated $2 trillion investment in clean...
GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO THE NEW YORK STATE SUPREME COURT, APPELLATE DIVISION SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced three appointments to the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division Second Judicial Department. This...
NYSUT releases endorsements for 2024 general election
ALBANY – New York State United Teachers today released endorsements in races for state Senate and Assembly as well as...
Brown & Weinraub Welcomes Rebecca Lamorte
Brown & Weinraub Advisors is excited to welcome Rebecca Lamorte to the firm. Rebecca has a distinguished career in the...
Another Barrier for New Yorkers with Disabilities Remains to be Overcome in 2025
New Yorkers with disabilities are no strangers to overcoming barriers. Spend an hour with any one of the New Yorkers...
The Medical Indemnity Fund and the Price of Good Intentions
Introduction The principal focus of this paper is the Medical Indemnity Fund (the “MIF”), which was created in 2011 as...
Mount Sinai CEO Administration Appointments
Hi, friends and colleagues, I’m writing to update you on some administrative changes happening at the Health System. Some are...
New York State Industries for the Disabled & New York Alliance for Inclusion & Innovation Applaud Rockefeller Institute of Government Report Outlining Strategies to Support Employment for NYers with Disabilities
Preferred Source Program Modernization Law of 2022 Sunsets Next Year; Legislative Action Required “if the program and its benefits are...
REBNY Announces New Government Affairs and Communications Department Leads
Former New York State Assembly Member Aravella Simotas and Head of State and Local Government Affairs for BNY appointed to...
FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION BRINGING ITS 152nd CONVENTION TO NIAGARA FALLS IN AUGUST
Over 1,000 Visiting Volunteer Firefighters, Guests, Vendors and Dignitaries Will Create Over $800,000 Positive Contribution to the Local Economy (NIAGARA FALLS,...
AN ATTACK ON NEW YORK’S SMALL BUSINESSES: WHY IS THE STATE ALLOWING LAW ENFORCEMENT TO RAID LEGAL, LICENSED HEMP RETAILERS?
It has become very clear that the powers-that-be in New York do not understand the difference between licensed hemp retail...
Securing the Future of Medicare Advantage with Senator Schumer’s Support
My wife and I have just retired and now, having to rely on a fixed income, we also need reliable...
Protecting Our Seniors: The Crucial Support of Medicare Advantage
Here in Onondaga County, we deeply value the contributions of all our residents. From our youngest to our most senior...
