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A Chapter 11 filing by North Star Health Alliance has put Carthage and Ogdensburg hospitals under court supervision, and State Sen. Gustavo Rivera warned the move exposes deeper funding problems.
Lawmakers pressed health officials after a hearing revealed about $1.4B in managed‑care tax revenue has been collected but not yet passed to providers. The delay has hospitals and clinics demanding answers.
New York City officials face scrutiny over the handling of homeless individuals during recent freezing weather, with deaths prompting debate over involuntary removal policies and city services.
NYC Mayor Mamdani urges state lawmakers in Albany for fiscal autonomy, advocating for tax increases on the wealthy to address a $12.6 billion budget deficit.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Federal prosecutors say two Flushing men ran a decade‑long scheme that siphoned about $120 million from Medicare and Medicaid.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Zumper's neighborhood data names Parkchester the cheapest NYC neighborhood, with a median near $1,800 and big annual savings for renters who look beyond Manhattan.
Bronx prosecutors say an NYPD officer has been indicted for allegedly obtaining more than $40,000 in PPP loans by falsifying applications. The case is scheduled to return to Bronx court in April.
Parks & Nature in ...
Hempstead Lake State Park has reopened for public ice skating after over 30 years, with safety measures in place and visitors required to bring their own skates.
Two Queens men were charged with a $120M Medicare and Medicaid fraud involving a pharmacy and adult day care centers. They face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
The Working Families Party in New York chose not to endorse Governor Hochul or Lieutenant Governor Delgado, opting for a placeholder candidate to maintain leverage.
Sgt. Erik Duran, of the NYPD Narcotics Bronx Tactical Response Unit, was found guilty of second-degree manslaughter for his role in the death of Eric Duprey during a 2023 incident involving a motorized scooter.
NY Attorney General Letitia James successfully halted a $10 billion funding freeze that would have impacted childcare and family assistance in New York.
Erik Yat Velasquez, 22, from Riverhead, is indicted on multiple charges, including Aggravated Vehicular Assault and DWI, after causing a serious car crash.
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