Most hospitals in New York and elsewhere ended their 2020 fiscal years in the black after receiving billions in relief from Washington Read More
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Overtime pay for state employees rose to nearly $1 billion, and salaries increased by six percent during the 2021 calendar year, according to data posted today to SeeThroughNY.net Read More
Governor Hochul’s executive budget mentioned little on the Climate Act — the most far-reaching, expensive and misrepresented public policy in the state, according to the testimony of James Hanley, senior policy analyst at the Empire Center for Public Policy. Read More
Intentional or not, this is a direct affront to every New Yorker’s ability to participate in our government. Read More
The Empire Center for Public Policy offered the following reactions to the proposed 2022 State Budget. Read More
The Empire Center for Public Policy has created its own set of maps for New York’s congressional, senate and assembly districts. Read More
Average pension benefits for newly retired public educators outside New York City reached a record high last year Read More
The Empire Center for Public Policy offered the following reactions to Governor Hochul’s first State of the State address. Read More
Albany, NY — New York suffered a net loss of about 1.4 million residents to other states during the past decade. With those residents went businesses and jobs, perpetuating a cycle of loss for the Empire State. “The State of Read More
Kyle Davis will focus on increasing the Empire Center’s presence in Albany, building relationships with elected officials, and strengthening coalitions Read More
New York’s state and local taxpayers are saving more than $1 billion this year thanks to public pension changes enacted a decade ago Read More
James E. Hanley has joined the Empire Center for Public Policy as a senior policy analyst, focusing on energy and environmental policy. Read More