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New York State faces an urgent challenge: how to care for its rapidly growing population of seniors while ensuring accessibility to high-quality, cost-effective services in the least restrictive setting. The Medicaid-funded Assisted Living Program (ALP) is a proven solution, offering 24-hour care and supervision in a home-like setting to frail, low-income seniors who can no […]

Former State Senator joins political strategist and campaign veteran Al Freedman in Mercury’s New York operation (New York, NY) Mercury Public Affairs announced two key additions to our New York office today: former New York State Senator the Honorable Kevin Thomas and campaign expert Alexander “Al” Freedman. Senator Thomas will be joining Mercury as Co-Chair

This year, as legislators return to Albany, the talk of the town is “public safety” and “affordability.” In 2025, New York state leaders are coalescing around the opportunity to deliver real solutions for what’s been keeping working-class New Yorkers –– and Americans –– up at night. What have our constituents been calling for? It’s simple,

New York’s affordability crisis didn’t just happen overnight. It was created by our so-called leaders in Albany. Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers claim they’re working to help struggling families, but their policies tell a different story. They prioritized special interests over taxpayers, and now we’re all paying the price. The governor’s proposals, such as

Both the New York State Legislature and the New York City Council kicked off their legislative sessions this week, and as always, we wish them all a productive year ahead, truly doing the work of the people.   Both legislative bodies say they want to tackle affordability.   With this in mind, I want to take a

United Way of New York State (UWNYS) and 2-1-1 New York, Inc. (211 NY) are pleased to announce the appointment of Therese Daly as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 10th, 2025. Therese Daly, a respected leader with extensive experience in advocacy, public relations, and government affairs, will lead the statewide organizations in its

Concerts and Samplings Events are on sale BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced their weekend events lineup for the first 3 months of 2025. The Tasting and Tapas Dinner returns for one night only on Friday, January 31st.   Enjoy a 4 course meal paired with Napa Valley’s award winning “The Prisoner” Wines. 

Kids Don’t Win with SBHC Medicaid Managed Care Carve In January 7, 2025 The Honorable Kathy Hochul Governor of New York State Executive Chamber, State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 Dear Governor Hochul, State legislators, hospitals, clinics, unions, health and education providers, schools and others supporting the critical network of school-based health centers (SBHCs) are

When others seek to divide, we stand united and tall. We do not just endure challenges; we meet them head-on and lead the way for the nation. There is no question that we are entering a year defined by enormous challenges. With the incoming administration in Washington, uncertainty hangs heavy in the air. But let

Ahead of State of City address, cancer community looks to NYC leadership to ensure more New Yorkers have access to patient navigation services NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 8, 2025 – The following is a statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) New York City Senior Government Relations Director Michael Davoli: “Late