Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that $491 million is being awarded to projects statewide to preserve and expand access to high quality health care. This announcement comes in the middle of an intense week in the U.S. Senate as Republicans attempt to get enough support to repeal and replace the Affordable […]
Tag: Health Care
State leaders stand ready to fight health care repeal or replacement
Even as the Republican health care bill appears to be on life support, New York state officials say that they are prepared to take swift legal action should it be passed in Congress. Meanwhile, two recent polls show that the plan is still largely unpopular with voters. The Better Care […]
Cuomo, NY Dems organize voter registration drives in hopes of flipping House in ’18
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Democratic Committee are launching a series of voter registration drives across the state this summer in response to proposed changes to the nation’s health care laws. Democrats across the nation, and in New York, have deemed the Better Care Reconciliation Act as […]
What do ticks and politicians have in common?
I was sitting on the couch when Murray, the world’s cutest dog (bar none), came and sat down next to me. It was Father’s Day so I was aware that I had to pay special attention to the little dog who, after our two grown kids, stands to inherit what […]
Proposed law raises the age to purchase tobacco across the state
Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal, D-Manhattan, is sponsoring a bill (A.273) that will increase the age required to purchase cigarettes and other tobacco products from 18 to 21-years-old statewide. New York City and Suffolk, Albany, Schenectady, Chautauqua and Cortland counties already require tobacco purchasers to be 21 years old. Nassau and Onondaga […]
As “Trumpcare” looms, some say it’s time for single-payer health care in NY
“Your wealth should not determine your health,” advocates tell lawmakers As President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers seek to repeal the Affordable Care Act and pass their American Health Care Act, a universal single-payer health program for New Yorkers could pick up more support this session. The New York Health […]
Gov. Cuomo’s statement on the late budget: “These are difficult times”
Governor, legislative leaders poised to pass extender budget until compromise is reached on difficult issues Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a statement late Sunday night, April 2, after it became clear the Legislature would not reach a compromise on several difficult issues before Monday morning. Cuomo has presented an “extender”to keep […]
Congressman Faso’s “colossal” mistake
I’ve known Congressman John Faso for many years. I’ve followed his career since he was a member of the State Assembly, through his time as leader of the Assembly Republicans, when he ran for governor and then when he became a successful lobbyist. Now Faso has made a colossal […]