New York
Thursday, June 8, 2023
NY Senate Passes HEAT Act, Assembly Poised to Take Up Bill
The New York State Senate has passed the HEAT Act, which now goes to the Assembly. The legislation aims to phase out gas-line extension allowances…
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
New Plan Combats Antisemitism Across U.S.
The Biden administration has unveiled a plan to combat the rise in antisemitism across the U.S. In New York, Anti-Defamation League data finds …
Monday, June 5, 2023
NY Chef Changing Minds on Eating Insects
By Whitney Bauck for The Guardian.Broadcast version by Edwin J. Viera for New York News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-…
NY/NJ Offshore Wind Farms Grow Job Opportunities
Offshore wind in New York and New Jersey is becoming a large contributor to job growth. New York's offshore wind investments are slated to create …
Report: NY Foster Kids Need Better Support
Foster children in New York and across the nation need better transition support once they age out, according to a new report from the Annie E…
Survey: More Support Needed to Improve Youth Mental Health
Parents in New York and across the U.S. want to see schools improve kid's mental health, a recent survey found. The National PTA Survey showed 72% …
U.S. Debt Default Would Impact NY Clean-Energy Investments
The looming U.S. debt default could affect a host of programs across the country - and in New York, the list includes clean-energy investments…
U.S. House Votes to Rescind Student Debt-Relief Program
A new report outlined the importance of student debt relief to workers in New York and across the country. An American Federation of Teachers …
NY Bill Aims to Grow Outreach via Community Media
New York lawmakers are considering a bill to broaden statewide outreach through local media. The Local Community and Ethnic Media Commitment Act …
NY Budget Creates Wins, Losses for Hospitals in State
New York State's new 2024 budget provides some needed relief to hospitals. Along with a Medicaid rate increase, the budget includes $1.4 billion …
NYS Mental Health Budget Boosts Continuum of Care
Provisions in New York state's 2024 budget will have resounding impacts across the state. Along with $60 million to improve youth mental health …
NY Works to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis
With the Covid-19 public health emergency over, New York and the U.S. are dealing with a youth mental health crisis. According to Mental Health …