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John, As of Wednesday at midnight, the federal government shut
down. Let’s be clear: this is a man-made disaster. Not a natural
crisis, but a political one, orchestrated by Donald Trump and his
Republican allies in Congress, including seven right here in New
York.
After passing their reckless "Big Ugly Bill" this summer and
gutting health care for 1.5 million New Yorkers, Republicans had
another chance to stand up to protect millions of Americans' health
care. They chose to shut down the Government instead. They chose chaos
over solutions. As a result, they abandoned 2.8 million New Yorkers
who rely on SNAP, 442,000 women and children who depend on WIC, and
the over 100,000 federal workers in our state who now are furloughed
or at risk of being furloughed and living without a paycheck. So, I’m
calling on our Republican Representatives now: stand up to Trump. Put
your constituents first. End this shutdown.
The Latest From the Empire StateMoney Back in Your Pockets. Last week, we began sending Inflation Refund checks to eligible New Yorkers — no paperwork required. These checks, up to $400 per family, will reach more than eight million people over the next two months. It’s one more way we’re putting money back where it belongs: in your pocket. As Inflation Rebate checks arrive, be on the lookout for scams targeting New Yorkers.
The Future is Focused — and Phone-Free. We kicked off the school year at M.S. 582
with my friend Frankie Focus — and the energy was incredible. With
smartphones out of the classroom, students are more focused, engaged,
and ready to learn. The Future of Science Starts Here. New York is leading the future of science.
Our $300 million investment in SUNY Stony Brook’s new Quantum Research
and Innovation Hub will spark discoveries, boost jobs, and advance
national security.
Keeping New Yorkers Safe. We made enormous progress on subway safety this summer, following historic state investments to keep riders safe. Crime was down nearly 10% compared to last year and down 16.8% versus 2019. Felony assaults specially were down in each of June, July, and August – all while ridership increased 9% to 311 million.
We also…
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New York chose progress. Republicans in Washington chose a shutdown. While GOP leaders abandon their responsibilities, we’re showing what real leadership looks like. We’re fighting to keep families safe, invest in innovation, and keep our state moving forward, together. Ever Upward, Gov. Kathy Hochul To stay up to date on the latest news, make sure to follow me on social media: |
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