AARP NY, PULP Applaud Passage of Bill That Would Ease Access to Utility Assistance for New Yorkers in Need
‘Benefits Matching’ Legislation is Aimed at Aiding 1.1M Households Albany, NY – Today, AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel and Public Utility Law...
Seneca Nation Reaches Agreement in Principle on New Gaming Compact
Agreement will protect Nation’s operations, jobs, economic benefits; Terms to be finalized, approved over next several weeks CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY, IRVING,...
AARP NY Applauds State Lawmakers for Passing Rx Price Transparency Bill; Urges Governor to Sign
Transparency Laws Have Led to Lower, Fewer Price Hikes in Other States ALBANY, N.Y. – AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued...
Overlooked and Underfunded, Direct Support Professionals Deserve Our Attention and a Living Wage
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide essential, life-supporting services for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Unfortunately, for the...
DON’T LEAVE TOWN WITHOUT PASSING CRITICAL ELECTION REFORMS
The last weeks of legislative session in Albany can be a dizzying maelstrom of legislative activity. The Capitol buzzes with...
New Survey: Consumers Say Comprehensive Employer-Provided Coverage Vital to Their Financial Peace of Mind
Highlights for New Yorkers: More than 9,346,600 New York workers receive their coverage through an employer-provided plan. Employer-provided coverage helps...
My daughter needed Medical Aid in Dying. It wasn’t available.
Dear Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins and Speaker Heastie, I am told that 5 days is a long time in the...
State legislators must ensure ambulance service providers receive direct pay
Ambulance service providers are on the front lines of the front lines, playing a vital role in public health and...
Patient Safety is Our First Priority
As President of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists (NYSSA), our first priority is, and will continue to be,...
Senior Advisor to Governor Hochul Bryan Lesswing Joins SKDK
Lesswing to Serve as Senior Vice President in firm’s Public Affairs Practice in New York NEW YORK, NY – Today SKDK...
Lawn Mower Rebate Bill Helps the Climate, Reduces Noise
It’s that time of year again when you open a window to enjoy the nice weather, just to hear the...
As Legislative Session Comes to an End, In Retrospect the Pros Far Outweigh the Cons With New Belmont Park Project
Even though iGaming was not included in this year’s budget, there was good news for the horseracing industry as the...
POLL: New Yorkers Say Uber, Lyft Riders Should NOT Have to Pay Two Congestion Fees to Drive Into Manhattan
Poll via Slingshot Strategies. Sample: 1500 Registered Voters in New York City, May 2-8, 2023 Have you or someone you know...
New York Must Act to End Wildlife Killing Contests
A bill quickly advancing in the State Legislature (A.2917/S.4099) would end the cruel and senseless monetized killing of our state’s...
Clean Slate Can Strengthen the New York Economy and Our Communities
As the New York legislative session winds down, policymakers in Albany should not miss the opportunity to strengthen our state...
It’s a Matter of Fairness
Let’s hypothetically say you’re a Mets fan, and you go to buy tickets for you and a buddy – who...
NEW YORK MEMBERS OF CONGRESS – FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR DEBT CEILING DEAL 2023
YES TO BIDEN/MCCARTHY DEBT CEILING DEAL: D'ESPOSITO (R) GARBARINO (R) HIGGINS (D) JEFFRIES (D) LALOTA (R) LANGWORTHY (R) LAWLER (R)...
SENATE PASSES DEPUTY LEADER GIANARIS’ LEGISLATION ENDING OPPORTUNITY ZONE TAX GIVEAWAY
Trump Tax Boondoggle Helps Developments Like Hudson Yards Instead of Getting Resources Into High-Needs Communities ALBANY, N.Y. – Senate Deputy...
Medical Aid in Dying Isn’t a Priority… Until it is
An Open Letter to New York State Lawmakers Medical aid in dying isn’t a priority for anyone . . ....
