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This Week In New York

February 28, 2025

February 28, 2025

In The News – New York State NY Enacts Provider Network Adequacy Standards for Behavioral Health Services New behavioral health service network adequacy regulations adopted this week will entitle New Yorkers to an initial appointment for behavioral health care within 10 business days of the request, or seven calendar days following hospital discharge.  Under the […] Read More

February 21, 2025

February 21, 2025

In The News – New York State Governor Hochul Proposes Guardrails for the Mayor of the City of New York Governor Kathy Hochul yesterday proposed actions aimed at restoring public trust in New York City government with an expansion of state oversight and new “guardrails” to ensure accountability. The proposals will require legislative action and […] Read More

February 14, 2025

February 14, 2025

In The News – New York State Governor Hochul Announces Approval of Plan to Audit Utility Company Salaries Governor Kathy Hochul this week announced that the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has initiated a comprehensive review of utility management compensation following her direction for the Department of Public Service (DPS) to move forward with the audit.  […] Read More

February 7, 2025

February 7, 2025

In The News – New York State NYC Migrant Funding, Governor’s Involuntary Commitment Proposal, & NYC Subway Funding Headline Legislative Budget Committee Hearings On Tuesday, local government officials descended upon Albany for “tin cup” day, stumping for additional funding from the Assembly Ways & Means and Senate Finance Committees in the final FY2026 budget. NYC Mayor Eric […] Read More

January 31, 2025

January 31, 2025

In The News – New York State District Attorneys Endorse Governor Hochul’s Plan to Streamline Discovery Laws Governor Kathy Hochul today, joined by District Attorneys from across New York State, announced a series of improvements and changes to streamline New York’s Discovery Laws. Governor Hochul proposed the reforms as part of her 2025 State of the […] Read More