To Accelerate Smoking’s Decline, New York Needs Pragmatic Tobacco Taxes


New York has been a leader in public health over the years. When it comes to ending cigarette smoking, however,...


By Jeffrey Willett | March 4, 2026

“Educational Redlining” Denies New York Kids Access to Better Schools, Keeps Empire State the “Epicenter” of Segregated Public Education


Public school attendance zones in NYC, Albany, Buffalo and other areas eerily mirror racist housing lines used to deny mortgages...


By Available to All | March 3, 2026

Business Council Member Survey Finds Overall Affordability Remains Threat to New York’s Competitiveness


Healthcare Costs Are Top Concern for Businesses  Albany, NY — The Business Council of New York State’s Winter Survey signaled...


By The Business Council of NYS | March 3, 2026

NEW STATEWIDE POLL SHOWS STRONG SUPPORT FOR INCREASING MEDICAID FUNDING FOR SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES IN NEW YORK


64% of New Yorkers Support Increasing Medicaid Funding as Voters Link Long-Term Care Investment to Hospital Capacity, Workforce Stability, and...


By New York Coalition for Dignity in Aging | March 3, 2026

NYSID & New York Alliance for Inclusion & Innovation Highlight New Rockefeller Institute of Government Report: “Economic & Social Impact of NYSID & Disability Service Providers in NY: New Developments”


Calls For Putting Gov. Hochul’s EO 40 on Employment First into Practice Rockefeller: “Preferred Source Program is highly regulated.” A...


By NYSID & The New York State Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation | March 2, 2026

AARP NY Unveils “Blueprint for Action for Suffolk County”


Publication offers recommendations for lawmakers and policymakers to tackle challenges facing older Long Islanders NEW YORK –AARP New York today released...


By AARP NY | March 2, 2026

MORE STATEWIDE VOICES CALL ON LAWMAKERS TO PASS GOV. HOCHUL’S PLAN TO LOWER CAR INSURANCE RATES


Leaders Sound Alarm on Staged Auto Crash Crisis Pushing Average Premiums Over $4,000 ALBANY – Transportation experts and business leaders...


By Citizens for Affordable Rates | March 2, 2026

Advocates Call for Creation of Office of Family Well-Being to Enhance Kids’ Safety and Support Families at Council Hearing on Racial Disparities in New York City’s Child Welfare System 


The Office of Family Well-Being will prioritize peer-based models, culturally responsive services, and neighborhood-based supports to keep children safe by...


By Narrowing the Front Door Work Group | February 27, 2026

ADAPT Community Network Announces Jenna Mandel‑Ricci as the New CEO


Former NYC Health Department Chief of Staff Becomes CEO of Leading Provider of Programs and Services for New Yorkers with...


By ADAPT | February 27, 2026

The Missing Foundation: Why New York Must Pass Comprehensive Data Privacy in 2026


For years, lawmakers in Albany have worked to keep up with a fast-changing digital world. Some of these debates have...


By Julie Samuels | February 25, 2026

StubHub Appoints Jack Sterne as Head of Policy Communications


= Veteran public affairs strategist brings experience spanning government, Fortune 100 corporate communications, and advocacy campaigns to StubHub's growing communications...


By StubHub | February 25, 2026

NEW AD: CAR LAUNCHES TESTIMONIAL TV CAMPAIGN AS 86% OF NEW YORKERS DEMAND RELIEF FROM SKY-HIGH INSURANCE RATES


New Spots Feature Real New Yorkers Urging Albany to Pass Gov. Hochul’s Plan to Lower Car Insurance Costs NEW YORK...


By Citizens for Affordable Rates | February 24, 2026

AARP NY Unveils “Blueprint for Action for Nassau County”


Publication offers recommendations for lawmakers and policymakers to tackle challenges facing older Long Islanders   NEW YORK –AARP New York today...


By AARP NY | February 23, 2026

NEW LAWSUITS EXPOSE HOW MASSIVE FRAUD RINGS JACK UP NEW YORK CAR INSURANCE RATES


Cases Underscore Urgent Need to Pass Gov. Hochul’s Auto Insurance Reforms NEW YORK – Two new federal RICO lawsuits filed...


By Citizens for Affordable Rates | February 23, 2026

LETTER: Thousands of New Yorkers strongly oppose Part K of S.9009/A.10009 (TED) which imposes a 75% tax on alternative nicotine products


  The Honorable Kathy Hochul Governor of New York State NYS State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 Dear Governor Hochul,...


By The Business Council of New York State | February 23, 2026

New York State faces an alarming energy affordability crisis


February 20, 2026 The Honorable Kathy Hochul Governor of New York State NYS State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 Dear...


By 12 Members of NYS Assembly | February 21, 2026

Protect 340B: A Lifeline for Upstate New York Hospitals and Rural Access to Care


State policymakers must act to pass the 340B Anti-Discrimination Act (S.1913 / A.6222) More than thirty years ago, through a...


By Kevin M. Kerwin, Esq. | February 23, 2026

COURT EXPOSES MASSIVE STAGED CAR ACCIDENT RING IN NYC AREA – TEXTBOOK FRAUD SCHEME DRIVING UP INSURANCE COSTS FOR NEW YORKERS


Ruling Lays Bare How Organized Auto Insurance Fraud Jacks Up Premiums for Everyone – Illustrating Need for Gov. Hochul’s Reform...


By Citizens for Affordable Rates | February 19, 2026

New York Has Shown It Can Do Big Things. Now, Let’s Fix Our Energy System.


Over the past year, Manhattan streets have been quieter and safer, with shorter bus rides and cleaner air. That’s because...


By Julie Tighe | February 19, 2026

NEW STATEWIDE POLL SHOWS OVERWHELMING SUPPORT FOR GOV. HOCHUL’S PLAN TO LOWER AUTO INSURANCE RATES IN NEW YORK


Near-Universal Agreement: New Yorkers Say Auto Insurance Rates Are “Too Damn High,” 86% Back Governor Hochul’s Reform Plan NEW YORK...


By Citizens for Affordable Rates | February 17, 2026

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