New York
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Advocates: NYC budget makes great strides, but more is needed
New York City advocates are excited yet concerned about the 2025 budget. In recent weeks, funding was restored to certain education programs such as …
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
New maps show progress on NY lead service line replacement
New maps show the extent of New York State's lead pipe replacement program. They demonstrate progress in replacing lead service lines, although the …
Monday, May 6, 2024
NY budget requires insurers to pay rates as high as Medicaid
New York's 2025 budget improves access to mental-health services. Budget legislation stipulates commercial insurers have to pay rates similar to …
NYS budget bolsters rural housing preservation programs
New York's 2025 budget takes proactive steps to address rural housing. In the budget, $10 million was allocated for improvements to rural housing …
NY approves universal FAFSA access for graduating students
New York's 2025 budget creates universal access to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid program. School districts statewide will have the …
Classes help NY psychologists understand disabled people’s mental health
New continuing education classes can help New York psychologists better work with disabled patients. The courses center on understanding …
Newburgh tenant protections overturned by county Supreme Court
Orange County's Supreme Court reversed a decision letting the city of Newburgh implement state tenant protections. The city declared a housing …
NY medical aid-in-dying bill gains broader support
New York's medical aid-in-dying bill is gaining further support. The Medical Society of the State of New York is supporting the bill. New York's bill …
NY takes action to remove PFAS from water, products
The state of New York is removing forever chemicals from various places, just as the Environmental Protection Agency issued limits on PFAS in …
Advocates: NY budget erodes tenant, housing protections
New York State housing advocates say they are furious about the so-called "good cause eviction bill" in the new state budget. It grants tenant …
NY, PA towns benefit from Inflation Reduction Act grants
New York towns are reaping many benefits since the Inflation Reduction Act was passed. Along with funds for larger clean energy projects, the state …
Advocates want NY HEAT Act in the final budget
The New York HEAT Act might not make the final budget. The bill reduces the state's reliance on natural gas and cuts ratepayer costs by eliminating …