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Seven Reasons Not To Raise Taxes in New York
Despite the robust growth of state revenues in recent years, many of New York's elected officials are pushing to further increase the tax burden on the state's residents and businesses.
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Zohran Mamdani's stunning election as mayor of New York City marks a watershed moment for the Empire State. As a self-described democratic socialist and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, Mamdani rode a wave of pr Read More
Testimony on FY 2027 New York state executive budget Article VII legislation, parts N, O, P
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As Immigration Slowed, New York’s Population Hit a Wall in 2025
New York State added just 1,008 new residents last year as its post-pandemic recovery ground to a near standstill, newly released Census Bureau estimates show.
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Is Hochul Really Going to Shut Down the Essential Plan?
Governor Hochul is hingeing a big chunk of her budget – and the state's health-care system – on a politically fraught gambit: asking the Trump administration to help cover immigrants.
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The Empire Center Reacts to Governor Hochul’s Budget Address
In response to the release of Governor Hochul’s executive budget proposal for fiscal 2027, the Empire Center issued the following comment:
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Empire Center Warns of Sharp Increase in New York Electricity Prices
New York households pay some of the highest electricity prices in the nation, raising affordability concerns, according to the Empire Center's and the U.S. Energy Information Administration . Read More