Suozzi Consultant Harry Giannoulis on How Democrats Can Win in November
Attack the Issue, Not the Party Millions of dollars have been spent by suburban Democratic candidates attacking their own party...
New Study Finds Affordability Leading Policy Priority for Cancer Patients and Survivors
ACS CAN survey highlights need for New York lawmakers to prioritize policy to reduce medical debt during session WASHINGTON, D.C....
Partners Health Plan Launches New Program to Reduce Risks for People with IDD Who Take Multiple Medications
Like many people these days, individuals with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are...
Governor Hochul’s State Budget Fails to Address Nursing Homes Oversight: AARP NY Report
Designed to Protect Vulnerable Residents, the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Lacks the Funding to Do Its Job Right ALBANY,...
Assisted Living CAN and SHOULD be a Part of the Solution to NY’s Long-Term Care Problems!
Insufficient state financial support for NY’s Assisted Living communities threatens current and future access for thousands of lower income seniors...
OPPOSITION TO REPEAL OF PHYSICIAN RIGHT TO APPEAL CLAIMS TO INDEPENDENT RESOLUTION PROCESS (PART H OF S.8807/S.8307 – HMH ART. 7 BUDGET BILL)
On behalf of the over 20,000 physician and medical student members of the Medical Society of the State of New...
WAKANDA FOREVER! How New York State is creating Living History
Since 1976 we have “officially” celebrated February as Black History Month due largely in part to the work and teachings...
HELP! Most Long Islanders Caring for Aging Loved Ones Feel Stressed and Need Relief from State: AARP NY Survey
Report on Family Caregiving in Nassau & Suffolk Counties Provides Snapshot of How People Are Dealing with Mounting Responsibilities Bay...
Metropolitan Park Commits More Than $1 Billion in Community Benefits and Transit Improvements for Queens
Visionary $8 billion plan would transform Citi Field parking lot into 25 acres of public open space, 15,000 good-paying...
Climate change is here. New York’s comprehensive approach will help ensure the Empire State is prepared.
As made clear by the recent storms that ravaged many Long Island communities, time is running short to comprehensively address...
The Dynamics of New York State Budget Process
Early next week, we will release Part One of a fairly in-depth Policy Brief on the FY 25 Executive Budget,...
InUnity Alliance Names Jihoon Kim as CEO
FEBRUARY 5, 2024 – InUnity Alliance (IUA), the leading voice of people and organizations concerned about mental health and addiction issues, today...
New York’s Medicaid Quality Incentive Program Must Be Preserved
Improving the quality of care for individuals enrolled in Medicaid and addressing inequities in care requires investment. One approach that...
ICYMI: BUDGET DIRECTOR BLAKE WASHINGTON’S OP-ED IN EMPIRE REPORT: GOVERNOR HOCHUL’S BUDGET INJECTS COMMON SENSE INTO SCHOOL FUNDING
Today, Empire Report published an op-ed by Division of Budget Director Blake Washington on Governor Kathy Hochul’s Executive Budget investments in...
GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF TECHNICAL CHAPTERS OF NEW YORK STATE CLIMATE IMPACTS ASSESSMENT
Advances 2024 State of the State Initiative to Improve Resiliency and Prepare for the Impacts for Climate Change Supports the...
GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES NEW ADMINISTRATION APPOINTMENTS
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced new administration appointments. “As we work to make New York more affordable, more livable and...
Governor Hochul’s Budget Injects Common Sense into School Funding
Families across the state deserve to know the facts: simply put, no Governor in New York State history has invested...
Study: 50+ Women Voters a ‘Force to Be Reckoned With’ in NY Special Election
3 of every 4 Voters in Race for George Santos’ Former Seat Are Likely to be 50 or Older NEW...
More than 100 Queens Restaurants Join Metropolitan Park’s CommUNITY Passport Program
New Initiative will Support Queens Restaurants by Encouraging Hotel Guests to Spend Reward Points at Local Small Businesses QUEENS, NY...
Brown & Weinraub Welcomes Roberto Perez and Samantha Acevedo
Brown & Weinraub is pleased to announce the addition of Roberto Perez as Senior Advisor and Samantha Acevedo as Legislative...