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Congratulations, Chanda Washington, on being named a 2024 City & State Trailblazer in Higher Education! As associate to the president for government and community affairs, Chanda showcases all the ways Hofstra contributes to the vitality of Long Island, while forging valuable partnerships with community members: https://bit.ly/4cmtj8M
Hochul says she will run for reelection in 2026 and suggested that she will not replace Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado on the ticket.
The governor also suggested that she will not replace Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado on the ticket.
Congratulations to Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow Co-CEO Evelyn Ortiz for being recognized in the City & State NY Brooklyn Power 100 list! Since 1983, OBT has been breaking the cycle of poverty through education and job training in tech, healthcare, construction, and more. Learn more at www.obtjobs.org
Meet this year's Brooklyn Power 100!
The bigwigs in New York City’s most bustling borough.
This week's magazine, featuring Zellnor Myrie and the Brooklyn Power 100: https://bit.ly/3xE3XEy
This Summer, we’re debuting the first-ever 40 In their Forties list! Join us for a special event on July 30th to celebrate these New Yorkers who have been rising stars in the public sector & continue to rise to the top! Find out more:
2024 Forty In Their 40s
The Rebuilding New York Summit shows the way toward a decarbonized future
Climate goals, Local Law 97 and repurposing office space were discussed at City & State’s all-day event.
Don’t miss the Government Innovation Summit on July 17th at Baruch College! Find out more & register here: https://bit.ly/3QGiqpN
NY-16 was a devastating blow to progressives, who rallied around Bowman up until the end. For more moderate Dems, the result signaled that the organizing might of the WFP + the DSA can be overcome with the right blend of geography and candidate selection.
Buoyed by $20 million in outside spending, Westchester County Executive George Latimer defeated incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman, all but guaranteeing his place in Congress.
We've got the latest on primary elections across New York.
Congressional primary results: https://bit.ly/3RGGDws
State legislative primary results: https://bit.ly/3XzR09i
NY DA primary results: https://bit.ly/4cC2bCx
George Latimer’s victory over Jamaal Bowman sent a strong message on election night.
Have you checked out our Special Report on Aging in PA yet?
No time like the present to scroll for yourself! https://bit.ly/3KY6gFq
New York’s education system faces many challenges that go unaddressed. Join us at the on 8/17 to listen, discuss & assist in combatting these issues. Learn more & RSVP today! https://bit.ly/3XfTcT9
The Trailblazers in Higher Education
University and college leaders preparing the next generation.
This week’s magazine cover: https://online.fliphtml5.com/ldkst/okel/
Cordo & Company applauds those recognized in City & States 2024 Who’s Who in Casinos & Sports Betting, including our own, CEO & Found, John Cordo: https://bit.ly/3KSaq1v
Freedom Plaza by Soloviev Group, in partnership with Mohegan, are committed to enriching the local community by delivering affordable housing, investing millions of dollars in community initiatives, and nearly 5 acres of open public green space www.freedomplaza.nyc
Join us at the on July 17th when we’ll discuss ways to impact all of our communities through the use of technology & innovation that help develop NY's economy & living situations. Find out more & register here: https://bit.ly/3QGiqpN
How New York stands to win big on downstate casino licensing - Experts at our “Who’s who in casinos and sports betting” breakfast discuss the latest on this new industry:
Experts at City & State’s “Who’s who in casinos and sports betting” discuss the latest on this new industry.
New York City’s affordable housing crisis demands innovative solutions. David Quart of VHB explores how public-private partnerships, new legislation, and community-driven initiatives are reshaping the city's housing landscape. Discover the path forward to a more equitable, vibrant, and affordable NYC: https://bit.ly/3VvzzFl
Don't miss this essential piece on creating a sustainable future for all New Yorkers.
Early voting ends June 23 and Election Day is June 25 - here's how you can participate in this year's action-packed primary:
Election Day is June 25, but New Yorkers have nine days of early voting to participate before then.
For too long The Bronx has been left behind. It’s time that changed. Oyate Group, a Bronx-based nonprofit on a mission to alleviate poverty across New York City, believes that in the financial capital of the world, no one should go without. Through youth services, small business support and community intervention, Oyate Group creates sustainable, lasting change. Learn more about Founder and CEO Tomas Ramos and his vision for a more resilient New York: https://bit.ly/3Rp0twg
ONE WEEK LEFT: Join us at the next week as we discuss repairing, improving & upgrading New York’s infrastructure! Find out more & RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3vTMMOv
As technology rapidly evolves and changes our economy, how should state and local governments respond? City & State x Tech:NYC are on a mission to answer that question with a new podcast series: ‘How’d they do it: Tech in the cities”
Here's the pilot!
The new podcast coming in July will feature groundbreakers at the intersection of tech and government with hosts City & State Publisher Tom Allon and Tech:NYC President and CEO Julie Samuels.
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Have you checked out our Special Report on Aging in PA yet? No time like the present to scroll for yourself! https://bit.ly/3KY6gFq
Have you scrolled through our Mass Transit special report yet? It’s waiting for you: https://www.cityandstateny.com/special-report/special-report-mass-transit/
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Our Labor Special Report is here! Scroll for yourself: https://bit.ly/3wPHfbu
Scroll through our cannabis special report homepage for yourself: https://bit.ly/3vUMQge
A webinar sponsored by KPMG
A webinar sponsored by KPMG
On October 11th, City & State NY and Spectrum will host a special webinar celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! The webinar will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month along with the importance of diversity in government and diversity in New York's leadership.
Our Broadband Special Report is live - check it out for yourself here: https://bit.ly/3PAsnVm
Join us for our Juneteenth Broadband Forum, a special webinar sponsored by Spectrum, where we’ll celebrate the importance of honoring the holiday that recognizes freedom while addressing the significance in bridging the digital divide and creating broadband access and connectivity for the people of New York State.
Join us for our Juneteenth Broadband Forum, a special webinar sponsored by Spectrum, where we’ll celebrate the importance of honoring the holiday that recognizes freedom while addressing the significance in bridging the digital divide and creating broadband access and connectivity for the people of New York State.
Sponsored by Spectrum Spectrum is partnering once again with City & State NY to produce another installation of our Women in Government Series in celebration of AAPI Heritage month. Reflecting the vibrant diversity of the communities we serve is core to the ethos of Spectrum is as a company. We aim to foster an inclusive culture and workplace where each and every person is empowered to bring their best ideas, helping us better serve our customers and make an impact in our communities. The Women in Government Talk Series: AAPI Heritage Month event will bring together leaders from government and industry and will celebrate the unique and insightful perspectives of the most powerful women in New York State. Honoring the contributions and achievements of women who have worked diligently to promote equality and equity while having a fundamental impact on the institutions that ensure the rights and liberties of all New Yorkers.
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Sponsored by AARP New York Too many low- and moderate-income New Yorkers are missing out on benefits they qualify for because of a lack of coordination among state agencies administering various benefits programs, lack of awareness of programs, complicated, confusing & technologically challenging application processes, and stigma. As a result, many New Yorkers are struggling needlessly, and the State is missing out on billions of dollars in federal aid – money that could help New Yorkers improve their lives and stimulate local economies when that money is spent. The State should help qualifying New Yorkers enroll for benefits they may miss out on. DATA MATCHING Data matching between the Department of Health and the Office for Temporary and Disability Assistance could automatically enroll qualifying older New Yorkers for additional benefits. These include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, or food stamps), Home Energy Assistance Program, and Medicare Savings Program (which helps Medicare recipients pay their premiums and prescription drug costs).
Sponsored by AARP New York New York’s unpaid family caregivers need a reliable, stable system to provide home care services that assist them in helping their loved one’s age at home, as the vast majority want – rather than in less desirable, costlier, and mostly taxpayer-funded nursing homes. But pay for home care workers continues to be too low to attract and maintain an adequate workforce, which in turn has led to a shortage of available home care at a time when need is fast increasing as the state’s 65-plus population is skyrocketing. The Legislature and Governor came together last year and increased pay for workers by $2 per hour for the current state fiscal year and an additional $1 an hour for a second year. However, there has been confusion surrounding how and whether that money is going from insurance companies to home care agencies - and ultimately to the workers. This is on top of concerns about Governor Hochul’s plans to raise the minimum wage in her current budget proposal. Increasing the minimum pay for home care workers to 150% of the regional minimum wage would spur more steady employment in home care services across the state and help more New Yorkers receive home care services, while stabilizing the home care system.
Access to health care is a civil and human right, and it is essential that no one is left behind. But the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted systemic pre-existing inequities in health care. The need for higher Medicaid reimbursement rates is especially urgent given the State’s worsening mental health crisis, as woefully inadequate Medicaid payments for mental health services have resulted in a severe shortage of inpatient psychiatric beds and mental health professionals. The Healthcare Education Project—a joint initiative of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East and Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA)—is calling on Albany to “Close the Medicaid Coverage Gap” by increasing chronically low Medicaid reimbursement rates that have disproportionately harmed New York’s most vulnerable communities. Join us for our virtual event the morning of Friday, February 24, when we gather policymakers, advocates, community leaders, industry experts, academics, and the media to discuss these important issues.
Presented By AARP New York New York State’s nursing homes and home caregiving systems need fixing. Oversight of conditions at the 1,400 nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other licensed adult care homes statewide could be vastly improved by boosting funding for the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP). Years of underfunding by the state severely hamper LTCOP’s watchdog function. During the third quarter of 2022, nearly 80 percent of NYC facilities received NO VISITS from an ombudsman, while statewide, 52 percent of all facilities did not receive an ombudsman visit at all during that same three-month period. Adding $15 million in the next state budget would allow LTCOP to hire 235 full-time staff, ensuring a weekly ombudsman visit to all facilities. The State should provide better support for unpaid family caregivers by increasing funding for in-home services for the elderly to reduce waiting lists – and by requiring public disclosure of waiting lists by county to pinpoint greatest need.
Presented By AARP New York Over a million New Yorkers are already behind on utility bills, and countless others are making hard choices between heating their homes and paying for other essentials like food and medicine. Meanwhile, natural gas prices are projected to climb even higher this winter, some of New York’s largest utility companies are seeking sizable rate increases right now before the Public Service Commission, and large costs associated with meeting the state’s aggressive climate goals are looming. Join us for as we discuss utility affordability challenges in New York and explore ways the Governor, state legislators, and the Public Service Commission may be able to protect struggling utility consumers and address this affordability crisis.
