The Hidden Cost of New York’s Crumbling Roads
We could cite statistics showing New York’s roads and bridges rank among the worst in the nation. But numbers don’t...
Budgets Reveal Priorities: Rural Healthcare Must Be One
In many areas of our state, access to healthcare comes down to a simple question: Can you get care when...
AARP New York Survey: New Yorkers Taking Drastic Measures To Afford Utility Bills
Albany, NY - A new AARP New York survey reveals soaring utility costs are pushing older New Yorkers into financial...
NEW DATA: FLORIDA AUTO INSURANCE RATE CUTS SHOW PATH TO LOWER COSTS FOR NEW YORKERS
Nearly 80% of Florida Drivers Expected to See Lower Rates, With Rate Cuts, Refunds, and Premium Credits Delivering Billions in...
Important Message from the New York Association of Convenience Stores – NY Legislators Must Reject Governor Hochul’s Proposed Nicotine Pouch Tax
This dangerous tax will hurt small businesses, shift sales out of state, increase costs, and create a significant illicit market. We...
FROM BUFFALO TO BROOKLYN: OVER 50 FAITH LEADERS SUPPORT AUTO INSURANCE REFORM IN NEW YORK
Faith Leaders Say Soaring Premiums Have Become An “Unjust Burden” On Working Families And Urge Immediate Legislative Action ALBANY –...
It’s Time to Put Mental Health Care over Insurance Company Profits
Our mental health system is at a breaking point. New Yorkers need more services, especially students, older adults, immigrants and...
STATEMENT FROM FASNY SECRETARY JOHN D’ALESSANDRO
"The volunteer fire service in New York is not in disarray. Alarmist rhetoric diminishes the commitment of the more than...
It’s Time to Get Climate Policy Correct
It’s time to face the facts: New York State’s climate legislation is not working. While the Climate Leadership and Community...
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...
