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Utility Ownership Is Not a Shortcut for Affordable and Reliable Energy – It is a Detour

Recently, there has been a shift in discussions regarding the state’s energy strategy with affordability and reliability being primary concerns for policymakers. The direction chosen for New York’s energy future will influence costs, and impact private investment and innovation. Governor Kathy Hochul emphasizes affordability and reliability concerns. Further, the governor can ensure that ratepayers are […]

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AARP NY Urges Congress to Act Now on Improving Social Security Customer Service as Planned Changes Are Reversed

MELVILLE, N.Y. – Joined by dozens of Long Island residents who rely on Social Security benefits and deserve the best customer service possible by the Social Security Administration (SSA), AARP New York today called for renewed efforts to improve the quality and efficiency of the current system while welcoming the agency’s decision to maintain phone

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Di Sanzo: “My proposal for healthcare assistance for Italians abroad is under discussion”

“In recent days, the discussion on my proposal for healthcare assistance for AIRE-registered Italians has continued in the Social Affairs Committee — we are working collaboratively to approve a fundamental principle of assistance for Italians living abroad.” The proposal, in exchange for a contribution, would allow Italians registered with AIRE — and therefore not subject

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HUDSON YARDS WEST RECEIVES CRITICAL CITY PLANNING APPROVAL, ADVANCES TO CITY COUNCIL REVIEW

City Planning Presentation Notes the Project “Will Create a Dynamic, Vibrant and Valuable Series of Buildings and Public Areas on the Western Rail Yards Site” Presentation Highlights the Project’s “Seamless Pedestrian Connectivity” to The High Line and Calls the Green Space an “Invaluable Amenity” to Residents, Tenants and the Broader Local Community  NEW YORK CITY

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Stefanik withdrawal could have implications for next year’s governor’s race

President Trump’s recent withdrawal of his nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik for U.N. ambassador could have implications for next year’s governor’s race. Trump rescinded his nomination of Stefanik, an upstate Republican, out of fear that her leaving could impact the balance of power in the House, where the GOP currently owns a small majority. What

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Cannabis operators facing unfair tax practices that put the legal industry at risk

The Cannabis Industry in New York is at a crossroads. Over the past 18 months, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has increased the pace of license issuance, helping to create a thriving legal, regulated market for cannabis products for adults in New York. Issuing these licenses puts pressure on the unregulated market, and keeps

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NY Religious Leaders Support Dinowitz/Skoufis Masked Harassment bill

April 3, 2025   Dear Speaker Heastie and Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins,   We write to you today as religious leaders in our communities to express our support for the Dinowitz/Skoufis Masked Harassment bill. Our faith communities have witnessed firsthand the harmful effects of masked intimidation, and we stand united in the belief that it is

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Behind closed doors across New York State, a disturbing pattern has emerged: survivors of domestic violence who bravely seek protection through our courts are being abandoned by a system meant to protect them. Technical paperwork violations — entirely unrelated to case facts — are resulting in dismissed cases and revoked orders of protection, leaving survivors

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🏇🏈🏀 Suffolk OTB: Bringing Sports Betting to Long Island! 🎲⚾🏒

Long Island deserves a world-class Sportsbook—and Suffolk OTB is ready to deliver. A Sportsbook at Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel, part of a public benefit corporation, would mean millions of more dollars for our New York State schools. Long Islanders should be able to watch their favorite teams; placing bets in real-time; and enjoy the thrill

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