New York
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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 …
NY Works to Improve Women’s Health
This week is National Women's Health Week, and New York is taking steps to improve women's health. The New York state Legislature has passed …
NYS Legislature Reviews Medical Aid in Dying Bill
New York State's Legislature is reviewing a bill to approve medical aid in dying, which would apply to people suffering from a terminal illness who …
Green Playgrounds Help NY Achieve Climate Goals
By Marianne Dhenin for Next City.Broadcast version by Edwin J. Viera for New York News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-…
NYC Immigrant Rights Groups Seek Better Budget Provisions
Immigrant's rights advocates are displeased with the provisions for New York City's budget. According to New York City Mayor Eric Adams budget …
NY Bans Use of Natural Gas, Fossil Fuels in New Buildings
The state of New York has passed a first-in-the-nation law banning the use of natural gas and other fossil fuel-powered systems in new buildings…
Report: Black Students in NY, US Not Enrolling in College
The number of Black students enrolling in colleges and universities is declining, and New York is no exception. The Lumina Foundation's Level Up …