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State answers PEF 'no' vote with layoffs (Albany Times Union, 9-28-11) view article |
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Layoff process beings following PEF's rejection of new contract view article (The Busniess Review, 9-28-11) |
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Soaring Poverty Casts Spotlight on ‘Lost Decade’ (Geneva Times, 9-13-11) link to article
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What Experts Think of Five Medicaid-Savings Strategies (Governing Magazine, September 2011)
link to article
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A Primer on the Property Tax Cap (NYSAC, September 2011) link to report |
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Medicaid Redesign Team releases July Global Cap Update (posted 9/12/11) link to update |
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Severe Budget Cuts Ahead: With stimulus funding gone, a misinformed citizenry is unprepared for the funding cuts on the horizon.(Peter Harkness, Governing Magazine, September 2011) link to article
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Priceless Devotion has a Price (Albany Times Union 7/27/11) view article |
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AARP: Families Provide $450 B worth of unpaid care (Albany Times Union 7/18/11) view article |
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AARP 2011 Update, Valuing the Invaluable: The Growing Contributions and Costs of Caregiving (AARP, July 2011) view report and fact sheet |
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State cuts could put more seniors in nursing homes (Albany Times Union, 7/16/11) view article |
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Putting Human Needs on the National Radar Screen (National Human Services Assembly, July 2011) view |
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Property Tax Cap Passage Signals New Era for Upstate(Albany Times Union 6/27/11) view article |
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Health Exchange Awaits Senate (Albany Times Union 6/24/11) view article |
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Taxes, rent, same-sex marriage remain on table in marathon push (Albany Times Union 6/24/11) view article |
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Cantor pulls out of White House budget talks (Washington Post 6/23/11) view article |
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Governor urges patience (Albany Times Union 6/23/11) view article |
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White House, lawmakers speed up debt reduction talks (Washington Post 6/20/11) view article |
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Gridlock snarling session (Albany Times Union 6/17/11) view article |
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Homecare needed in the country too (Albany Times Union 6/3/11) view article |
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SAGE Commission, From Bridges to Bivalves (The Capitol News 5/27/11) view article |
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House's spending plan loses in Senate (Albany Times Union 5/26/11) view article |
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Forum at MCC addresses health exchange concerns (democratandchronicle.com 5/20/11) view article |
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As baby boomers age, so does Geneva (pressconnects.com 5/13/11) view article |
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Hearing today to focus on reforms of senior care (DemocratandChronicle.com 5/4/11) view article |
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Albany Wasteland (NY Post 4/29/11) view article |
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Sen. O'Mara introduces Medicaid Reform Legislation (WETM Elmira-Corning 4/27/11) view article |
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"Hevesi Law" will limit pensions for convicted pols (NY Post 4/27/11) view article |
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NY leads nation in spending on social aid (ithacajournal.com 4/27/11) view article |
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Targets and Deadlines at First SAGE Commission Meeting (City Hall 4/26/11) view article |
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NY Government Redesign Tackled (pressconnect.com 4/26/11) view article |
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Government efficiency the focus (Albany Times Union, 4/26/11) view article |
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Press Release: SAGE Commission Announced (4/19/11) view press release |
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Op Ed: America's Crisis? Not Social Security (Albany Times, 4/17/11) view article |
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Obama's Debt Plan Sets Stage for Long Battle Over Spending (NY Times, 4/14/11) view article |
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Obama's Debt Plan Pairs Cuts with Higher Taxes on Rich (NY Times, 4/13/11) view article |
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No Members, No Meetings for Cuomo's Consolidation Taskforce (City Hall, 4/13/11) view article |
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Stepping Up Again to Protect our Most Vulnerable (The Oregonian, 3/31/11) view article |
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Women Under the Budget Knife (The Nation, 3/30/11) view article |
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Budget plan closes deficit with no tax increase >> view article (Albany Times Union 3-28-11)
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Cuomo strikes deal on NY budget with big cuts >> view article (NY Times 3-27-11)
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Census 2010 Map >> view map (Albany Times Union 3-25-11)
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Budget Deal Takes Shape >> view article (Wall Street Journal 3-25-11)
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Service Program Cuts Prompt Push-back >> view article (Buffalo News 3-21-11)
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Assembly budget resolutions recap >> view (3-16-11)
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Senate budget resolutions recap >> view press release (3-16-11)
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Senate, Assembly propose counter offers to Cuomo >> view article (USA Today, 3-15-11)
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States Kick Grandma to the Curb (CNN Money 3-14-11) view article |
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EPIC Cuts Would Hurt NY Seniors >> view article (Ithaca Journal, 3-7-11 written by Lisa Holmes)
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2011 Mandate Relief Redesign Report released
Report in full
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Gov. Cuomo releases 30-day budget amendments
Appropriation Narative
Article VII Amendment Narative
link to all documents regarding 30 day amendments
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Albany Budget cuts imperil Senior Centers, City Warns view article (NY Times 3-3-11)
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Cuts in Rx drug aid may have "unintended consequences" view article (WNYT.com 3-3-11)
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Cuomo budget would would limit drug choices for poor, raise costs for elderly view article (Albany Times Union 3-3-11)
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Cuomo offers two-year plan view article (Albany Times Union 3-3-11)
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US Senate Aging Committee Hearing on Elder Abuse - March 2, 2011
http://aging.senate.gov/hearing_detail.cfm?id=331550&
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Health Panel Pares $2.3 B
view article (Albany Times Union 2-25-11)
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Sometimes it takes a village to let seniors stay at home
view article Gail Sheehy, USA Today 2-21-11)
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Cuomo Reaches for Power >> view article (Wall Street Journal, February 18, 2011) |
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Advocates for Seniors warn about eliminating EPIC >> view article (WAMC, February 18, 2011) |
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Geneva Aging Center testifies at Human Services Budget Hearing
view testimony (2-16-11)
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49 ways to redesign Medicaid >> view article (Albany Times Union, February 16, 2011)
Proposals being rated (pdf)
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231 ways toward tax tax relief >> view article (Albany Times Union, February 14, 2011) |
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Budget Conference Committees return >> view article (Buffalo News, February 11, 2011) |
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Candidates to replace former Rep. Chris Lee emerge >> view article (Democrat & Chronicle, February 11, 2011) |
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Albany Channel 6 covers budget cuts for seniors: EPIC & NY Connects (2-7-11) view |
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AARP letter to Medicaid Redesign Team (2-5-11) view |
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Cuomo's budget whittles at all areas of the state >> view article (NY Times, February 2, 2011) |
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Cuomo unveils budget >> view article (Albany Times Union, February 1, 2011) |
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Cuomo finds "secret" budget flaw view article (Albany Times Union, January 31, 2011) |
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For budget cuts, look no further than the biggest expenses view article (Gannett Albany Bureau, January 31, 2011) |
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How much help someone gets from Medicaid in NYS depends on where they live view article (The Post-Standard (Syracuse), January 30, 2011) |
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Cuomo Files Tax-Cap Bill, Surprising Assembly view article (Geneva Times, January 30, 2011) |
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Aging Organizations Deliver Letter to Governor Cuomo Supporting Vital Role of NYSOFA (January 27, 2011)
view letter
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Western NY Officials Push for County Control in Medicaid Costs >> view article (City Hall, January 27, 2011) |
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For a Medicaid Cost -cutter from Wisconsin, a More Complicated Job in NY>> view article (NY Times, January 26, 2011) |
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Health Industry and Lawmakers Move Against Medicare Spending Board>> view article (Kaiser Health News, January 26, 2011) |
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Senate GOP names four breakaway Democrats to panels>> view article (BuffaloNews.com, January 26, 2011) |
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Taking our Medicaid medicine: Attacking NY's massive spending problem will take courage in Albany>> view article (Daily News, January 25, 2011) |
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Spending cuts likely to affect all areas of state government>> view article (Poughkeepsie Journal, January 25, 2011) |
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Cuomo's Budget Ax Predictions >> view article (Geneva Post, January 24, 2011) |
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Medicaid Team Hearing - Buffalo >> view article (Buffalo News, January 20, 2011) |
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Save More, Pay Less >> view article (Albany Times Union, January 20, 2011) |
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Medicaid Redesign Hearings - details on dates, times, locations
>> link to schedule
>> link to DOH Medicaid Redesign web site
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Medicaid Redesign Meetings Announced >> view article (Capital Tonight, January 14, 2011) |
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Property tax cap faces fight in State Assembly >> view article (Albany Times Union, January 10, 2011) |
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As they hit 65 boomers redefine aging >> view article (Boston Globe, posted January 10, 2011) |
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Cuomo calls for end to high taxes >> view article (Albany Times Union, January 6, 2011) |
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Cuomo names Medicaid Director >> view article (Albany Times Union, January 6, 2011) |
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Cuomo sets agenda in State of the State >> view article (Daily News, January 6, 2011) |
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Governor Cuomo to deliver State of the State Message at 1:30 pm on January 5, 2011
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AARP Poll: Genevaers Prefer Long Term Care at Home (12-31-10)
link to poll results
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Gov proposes agency merger - banking & insurance >> view article (NY Post, January 4, 2011) |
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Cuomo announces 5% pay cut for self and exec staff >> view article (Albany Times Union, January 4, 2011) |
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Cuomo outlines new reality >> view article (Albany Times Union, January 3, 2011) |
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Governor takes charge with promises to keep>> view article (Albany Times Union, January 3, 2011) |
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Cuomo adds to team >> view article (Albany Times Union, January 1, 2011) |
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Title V Program - Clinton County >> view article (Press Republican, December 22, 2010) |
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Gov-Elect Cuomo announces additional appointments >> view article (Politics on the Hudson, December 22, 2010) |
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State Senate Dems in debt >> view article (Daily News, December 21, 2010) |
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Republicans gain control of State Senate - confirmed >> view article (Albany Times Union, December 21, 2010) |
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Paterson orders 2,500 political appointees to write undated resignation letters >> view article (Albany Times Union, December 15, 2010) |
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Espada charged with stealing >> view article (NY Times, December 15, 2010) |
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Battle Forms on Tax Cap >> view article (Albany Times Union, December 14, 2010) |
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Judge Voids Key Element of Obama Health Care Law >> view article (NY Times December 13, 2010) |
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Ulster to reappraise possible changes to senior meal program >> view article (Daily Freeman, December 10, 2010) |
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Cuomo Announces Top Aides >> view article (NY Times December 9, 2010) |
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Oneida County & VA team up >> view article (Utica Daily News, December 8, 2010) |
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Otsego County Resolution opposing 1.1% FMAP
reduction >> view resolution
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Medicare Advantage fails cost test >> view article (Albany Times Union, December 8, 2010) |
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Orange County to receive grant funds from NCOA and Bank of America for seniors >> view press release |
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Gov. Paterson doles' out millions in pork-barrel spending>> view article (Daily News, December 7, 2010) |
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Lame Duck's Golden Eggs >> view article (Albany Times Union, December 6, 2010) |
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With Republicans Running State Senate - Cuomo's Job May Be Easier >> view article (Albany Times Union, December 5, 2010) |
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Session offers preview of 2011 GOP >> view article (Albany Times Union, December 4, 2010) |
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Republicans Lay Claim to NYS Senate >> view article (NY Times, December 4, 2010) |
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Mounting Debt by States Stoke Fear of Crisis >> view article (NY Times, December 4, 2010) |
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Gov Paterson accepts report on State assumption of Medicaid Administration >> view press release (DOH, December 1, 2010)
View entire report
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Much ado - little done >> view article (Albany Times Union, November 30, 2010) |
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Don't expect passel of cuts >> view article (Albany Times Union, November 29, 2010) |
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State Senate to snub lame duck Gov. Paterson's plan to dole out number of patronage posts >> view article (Albany Times Union, November 27, 2010) |
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Governor Announces Special Session Agenda >> view press release (Governor's Office, November 24, 2010) |
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Diaz: I'll be here on Monday but won't vote for cuts>> view article (The Capital Communications Blog, Albany Times Union, November 23, 2010) |
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Rensselaer County Senior Nutrition Program Serves It's 5 Millionth Meal>> view article (The Troy Record, November 19, 2010) |
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Cuomo: End Chaos in Senate >> view article (Albany Times Union, November 18, 2010) |
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Key NY Races Remain Undecided >> view article (NY Times, November 14, 2010) |
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Governor-elect Andrew Cuomo announced transition team |
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>> Geneva Post 11-12-10 |
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>> Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester 11-12-10 |
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Control of Senate Remains in Doubt>> view article (Democrat & Chronicle.com - November 4, 2010)
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The Age of Alzheimer's >> view article (NY Times, October 27, 2010)
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NY faces $2B in Retiree Health Costs >> view article (NY Times, October 12, 2010)
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Nonprofits are feeling budget pinch view article (Albany Times Union, October 5, 2010)
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HHS Press Release - Affordable Care Act Grants> view press release (Sept 27, 2010)
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Medicare Advantage Premiums to fall in 2011>> view article (NY Times - Sept 21, 2010)
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Link to state level primary results http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/results/primaries/new-york
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Schneiderman wins Democrat AG race>> view article (NY Times - Sept 15, 2010)
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Paladino Rout of Lazio Jolts NY Republicans>> view article (NY Times - Sept 15, 2010)
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With Gov Paterson vetos, pork-barrel spending to end Wednesday >> view article (LoHud.com - Sept 14, 2010)
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Governor Paterson acts on 92 bills >> view press release (Governor's web site - August 31, 2010)
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Frank Talk about Care at Life's End >> view article (NY Times - August 23, 2010)
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Saving Central Cities Legislation >> view article (Albany Times Union - August 23, 2010)
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Crucial Service at Office for Aging >> view article (Plattsburgh Press Republican - August 13, 2010) |
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Despite vetoes, pork-barrel spending continues >> view article (Ithaca Journal - August 8, 2010)
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Governor says budget will remain balanced >> view article (Democrat & Chronicle - August 6, 2010)
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NY Legislature can agree on one idea - to head home >> view article (Albany Times Union - July 30, 2010)
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Senate showcases dysfunction >> view article (Albany Times Union - July 29, 2010)
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Ex-Judge recommends no charges against Paterson >> view article (NY Times - July 28, 2010)
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Paterson taking kinder approach >> view article (Albany Times Union - July 26, 2010)
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Governor sets stage to recall Legislature
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Governor offers "compromise" bill
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Senator Thomas Patrick Morahan dies at 78
>> view notice (Senate website - July 13, 2010)
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Senate bills spur talking>> view article (Albany Times Union - July 13, 2010)
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Senate Dems hope to use stopped paychecks as leverage>> view article (Buffalo News - July 12, 2010)
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Op-ed piece on Debit Card fees >> view article (Albany Times Union - July 9, 2010)
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Veto pen budget sword>> view article (Albany Times Union - July 8, 2010)
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6900 vetoes set for return>> view article (Albany Times Union - July 7, 2010)
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Seniors targets of scammers>> view article (Daily News - July 6, 2010)
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Dems seek to oust Espada >> view article (Albany Times Union - July 6, 2010)
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State can't afford pork >> view article (Albany Times Union - June 29, 2010)
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Senate GOP Now in Control of Democrats budget >> view article (Press Republican - June 29, 2010)
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Veto spells delay for budget >> view article (Albany Times Union - June 29, 2010)
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No shutdown - no deal either >> view article (Albany Times Union - June 28, 2010)
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Gov. Paterson drops the budget hammer >> view article (Daily Politics - June 25, 2010)
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Higher Taxes Surface in Budget Talks >> view article (Albany Times Union - June 25, 2010)
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Gov. Paterson warns lawmakers to reach budget deal by Monday or he will >> view article (Albany Times Union - June 23, 2010)
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Crimes against the elderly charged as hate crimes >> view article (Geneva Times - June 23, 2010)
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Cutting Cost of Debit Cards >> view article (Albany Times Union - June 23, 2010)
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President Crystal Carter featured in Plattsburgh newspaper article "Top County Officials Also Sit at Helm of State Associations" (Press Republican, 6-22-10) >> link to article
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Results of 5 way leaders meeting >> view article (Albany Times Union - June 22, 2010)
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Tobacco taxes and the budget extender >> view article (Albany Times Union - June 22, 2010)
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Montgomery County OFA concerned about state funding >> view article (The Leader-Herald - June 14, 2010)
>> view article (The Schenectady Gazette - June 17, 2010)
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Paterson calls for end to budget process by June 28 >> view article (Albany Times Union - June 17, 2010)
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"Seniors First" - Senate Majority Passes Legislative Package Improving Quality of Life for Seniors (6-16-10)
>> link to Senate web site
>> Geneva Aging Center Memos in Support of Bills
>> Geneva Aging Center Support Statement
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State emergency spending bill OK'd >>view article (Albany Times Union - June 15, 2010)
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State buys another week - no shutdown >>view article (Albany Times Union - June 15, 2010)
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Medicaid Program Extender - Call to Action >>view n4a Advocacy Alert
>>view NCOA Advocacy Alert
(posted - June 11, 2010)
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Government shutdown a real threat? >>view article (Albany Times Union - June 10, 2010)
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"Blackmail" extension pass >> view article (Albany Times Union - June 8, 2010)
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n4a Outlines Affordable Act grant Opportunities
>> view memo (6-3-10)
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HHS Announces $60 M in Affordable Act Grants to States for Health & Long Term Care Options
>> view HHS press release (6-3-10)
Grants under Affordable Health Act
>> link to CMS announcement
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Tompinks targets more nursing aids for aging population >> view article (posted 6-1-10)
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Leaders budget meeting 5-18-10 >> view article (Albany Times Union 5-19-10)
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DiNapoli rips into time waster politicians >> view article (Geneva Post 5-18-10)
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Another try on budget >> view article (Albany Times Union 5-18-10)
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Judge temporarily blocks furloughs >> view article (Geneva Times 5-13-10)
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Paterson Rescinds Raises >> view article (Daily News 5-12-10)
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NYC Selects 50 Senior Centers to Close >> view article (Daily News 5-11-10)
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No budget til June - at the earliest >> view article (Albany Times Union 5-4-10)
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The cost of a one day furlough >> view article (Albany Times Union 4-30-10)
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Ravitch confirms budget deal far off >> view article (City Hall 4-28-10)
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Paterson Talks Furlough
view article - Albany Times Union 4-28-10
view article Geneva Times 4-28-10
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CMS Chief Actuary's Analysis of New Health Reform Law (posted 4-26-10)
Memo on Financial Impact
Memo on Trust Fund Effect
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Cuomo seeks staff pay records from Espada >> view article (Albany Times Union 4-23-10)
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Gov to Lawmakers - Plan to Stick Around Albany >> view article (Albany Times Union 4-22-10)
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Fed, State Unite in Espada Raid >> view article (Albany Times Union 4-22-10)
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Espada Denies Stealing Millions >> view article (Albany Times Union 4-21-10)
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Espada Accused of using Non-Profit for Personal Gain >> view article (NY Times 4-20-10)
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Forecast warns State can't pay June bills >> view article (Albany Times Union 4-12-10))
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Secretary Sebelius Awards Funding for Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs for Older Americans >> view press release (posted 3-30-10)
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Senator Diaz's Press Release re: Meeting with Senator Gillibrand >> view press release (posted 3-29-10)
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Senator Diaz's Press Release re: Title XX >> view press release (posted 3-29-10)
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Assemblyman Dinowitz's Press Release re: Title XX >> view press release (posted 3-29-10)
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Budget Lines Define Debate >> view article (Albany Times Union 3-25-10)
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Assembly Budget Resolution Vote>> view article (Albany Times Union 3-24-10)
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Senate Budget Resolution Vote>> view article (Albany Times Union 3-23-10)
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Pork reform gains support>> view article (Albany Times Union 3-23-10)
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