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,...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
