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Weekly Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payment: New York's Aid Jumps by 72%, Federal Closure Leaves 115K Employees Unsupported

New York's maximum unemployment benefit jumps to $869 after the state paid off its $7 billion debt, providing relief amid the federal shutdown.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8, 2025

After California, Trump Freezes $18 Billion In NYC Infrastructure Funds, Calls Contracts 'Discriminatory, Unconstitutional'

The Trump administration has decided to withhold $18 billion in federal funds from New York City for two major infrastructure projects.

Benzinga · Oct 2, 2025

Over 8 Million People Could Receive an Inflation Refund Check This Fall: Are You One of Them?

Find out who qualifies for New York’s inflation refund checks and how much you could get. Plus, learn how to avoid scams targeting eligible residents.

GOBankingRates · Sep 30, 2025

Running for governor continues to hold appeal on Capitol Hill - Roll Call

Governors' elections are having an impact on Washington as a growing number of lawmakers make gubernatorial bids.

Roll Call · Sep 17, 2025

Are YOU Getting an Inflation Refund? New Yorkers Set to Receive Up to $400 Cheques Automatically This Month

Over 8 million New Yorkers will automatically receive state-funded inflation refund cheques of up to $400 this autumn, aimed at easing pressure from soaring living costs under Governor Kathy Hochul's 2025–26 budget plan.

International Business Times · Sep 17, 2025

Are YOU Getting an Inflation Refund? New Yorkers Set to Receive Up to $400 Cheques Automatically This Month

Over 8 million New Yorkers will automatically receive state-funded inflation refund cheques of up to $400 this autumn, aimed at easing pressure from soaring living costs under Governor Kathy Hochul's 2025–26 budget plan.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16, 2025

Why have top Democratic leaders failed to endorse rising star Zohran Mamdani?

New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul has finally lent the city’s mayoral nominee her support – but the party’s top congressional leaders, both New Yorkers, have not

The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2025

New York's commuter rail system averts possible strike as unions ask Trump for help

A potential strike has been averted that could have shut down the nation’s largest commuter rail system this week

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025

Trump Threatens to Cut New York City Funding After Gov. Hochul Endorses Mamdani for Mayor

President Donald Trump criticized New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to endorse Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City. He warned that if Mamdani is elected, he would withhold federal funding from the state.

Latin Times · Sep 15, 2025

First Thing: Kirk shooting suspect had ‘very different ideology’ to conservative family, Utah governor says

Spencer Cox says suspect had been ‘radicalized’ and was in relationship with person transitioning from male to female. Plus, Bangkok reckons with a giant lizard boom

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025