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Hunger Rates in New York State Surpass Early Pandemic Levels

1 in 10 New Yorkers Face Food Insufficiency as Federal Cuts Reduce Nutrition Programs

April 2, 2025

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More Than 60% of New York’s Newest Veterans Have a Disability

Better access to appropriate health care and mental health services needed

October 7, 2024

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Mental Health of New Yorkers Stagnates Overall, Worsens for Some New Yorkers

More than three years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of depression and anxiety among New Yorkers remain highly elevated.

June 21, 2023

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Food-Insecure New Yorkers Twice as Likely to Have Unsatisfactory Health

New survey finds New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity have worse health, skip medical care to afford food

August 16, 2022

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President’s Corner

What’s at Stake?

In his latest column, NYHealth President and CEO David Sandman breaks down the sweeping implications of the Trump administration’s proposed federal budget—and what’s at stake for health, food security, and the future of core safety-net programs.

May 13, 2025

President’s Corner

A Win for Health, A Win for Children

The 2025–2026 New York State budget expands and fully funds universal free school meals, ensuring that 2.7 million students across the State have the food they need to be healthy and ready to learn.

May 9, 2025

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NYHealth Testimony on the City Council’s Report Card Initiative

NYHealth Senior Program Officer Derek Coy submitted the following testimony to the April 28, 2025, New York City Council Committee on Veterans Meeting on Oversight - Implementing Recommendations from the City Council’s Report Card Initiative.

April 28, 2025

President’s Corner

What’s Going on at the VA?

In his latest column, NYHealth President and CEO David Sandman warns of the devastating impact cuts to funding that helps schools and food banks buy fresh, locally grown food will make and urges policymakers to reverse course.

April 17, 2025

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