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2022: Nassau County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Nassau County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 10.8%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 18.2%.

By Nassau Standard | Apr 19, 2025

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Long Island officials rally against offshore wind project suspension

Yesterday, Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Assemblyman Ari Brown, former Congressman Anthony D’Esposito, and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, alongside other local Nassau County officials, expressed their strong opposition to the...

By Nassau Standard | Apr 17, 2025

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State's CDPAP shift to Public Partnerships draws scrutiny and legal delays

By Nassau Standard | Apr 14, 2025

Last year, the State Budget introduced a significant change affecting nearly 250,000 elderly and disabled New Yorkers who depend on the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP).

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Nassau County: Residents received $3.77 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Nassau Standard | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.7% of income in Nassau County, providing an average of $2,722 per capita to residents.

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CDPAP changes face opposition amid transition to new fiscal intermediary

By Nassau Standard | Apr 10, 2025

The transition to a new system for the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) has been met with significant opposition.

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Senator opposes bills altering parole and sentencing laws in New York

By Nassau Standard | Apr 10, 2025

Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick has voiced her opposition to recent decisions by the Senate Crime Victims, Crime and Correction Committee in Albany, New York.

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Senate Republicans propose legislation to reform MTA amid spending and safety concerns

By Nassau Standard | Apr 4, 2025

Senator Steve Rhoads, Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt, and members of the Senate Republican Conference recently presented a legislative package aimed at addressing issues within the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

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Senate Minority Conference proposes comprehensive MTA reforms amid oversight concerns

By Nassau Standard | Apr 2, 2025

Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and the Senate Minority Conference have put forward a legislative package aiming at restructuring the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) amidst ongoing concerns over fiscal mismanagement, declining...

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Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick addresses repeated budget delays under Governor Hochul

By Nassau Standard | Apr 1, 2025

For the fourth consecutive year, the state budget under Governor Hochul has been delayed, affecting New Yorkers, local governments, and school districts with uncertainty.

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Senate Republicans demand discovery law changes in New York state budget

By Nassau Standard | Mar 28, 2025

Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt, and Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly have urged the Governor and the Legislature to consider including substantial reforms to discovery laws in this year's...

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Senate Republicans oppose inclusion of HEAT Act in final budget discussions

By Nassau Standard | Mar 26, 2025

Senator Steve Rhoads, alongside Senator Mario Mattera and members of the Senate Republican Conference, has urged the removal of the HEAT Act from ongoing budget discussions.

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Mikulin calls for delay in implementing changes to CDPAP for better home care

By Nassau Standard | Mar 26, 2025

Assemblyman John Mikulin, representing Bethpage, is advocating for the postponement of upcoming changes to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), which were scheduled to be implemented in early April.

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Republicans push for discovery law reforms amid state budget talks

By Nassau Standard | Mar 25, 2025

New York State Senator Steve Rhoads, alongside Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt and Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly, has called for changes to the state's discovery laws as part of this year's budget discussions.

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New York senators call for federal probe into CDPAP program changes

By Nassau Standard | Mar 24, 2025

New York State Senator Steve Rhoads, along with Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt and other members of the Senate Republican Conference, have called for a federal investigation into the transition of New York’s Consumer Directed Personal...

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Senate Republicans propose measures in response to $259 billion budget proposal

By Nassau Standard | Mar 19, 2025

In Albany, New York, Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and the Senate Republican Conference have called for legislative measures to be included in the budget to address the affordability crisis affecting New Yorkers.

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Senate Republicans propose affordability agenda amid budget concerns

By Nassau Standard | Mar 19, 2025

In Albany, New York, Senate Republicans have proposed a series of legislative measures aimed at addressing the affordability crisis faced by residents.

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Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Senate Minority urge budget shifts to ease New York affordability crisis

By Nassau Standard | Mar 19, 2025

In response to a recent $259 billion budget proposal from the Senate Majority, Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, alongside the Senate Minority Conference, has proposed the addition of several legislative measures to address New York's affordability...

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Senator opposes new state budget citing fiscal irresponsibility

By Nassau Standard | Mar 13, 2025

Today, Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick voted against the Senate's one-house budget resolution.

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Assembly budget proposal criticized for not addressing living costs

By Nassau Standard | Mar 13, 2025

The Assembly's one-house budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year stands at $256.5 billion.

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Mikulin backs proposals to increase border security and end sanctuary policies

By Nassau Standard | Mar 13, 2025

Assemblyman John Mikulin, representing Bethpage as a Republican and Conservative, has expressed his support for increased border security measures.