White House details budget cuts amid blame game
The White House has detailed the potential fallout in each state from budget cuts set to take effect at week's end.
View ArticleObama urges Congress to ‘compromise’ on cuts
Despite Obama's urgent rhetoric, there is little indication that the White House and Congress will reach a deal by Friday's deadline.
View ArticleCuomo announces Sandy aid for MTA
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is set to receive nearly $200 million in federal aid to help with Superstorm Sandy recovery.
View ArticleCantor: Sequestration not the end of the world
Because we pay so much to Washington, we won't feel the sequester as much.
View ArticleObama OKs funds for Suffolk snowstorm costs
President Barack Obama has issued a disaster declaration for New York State to help Suffolk County pay for damage caused by the February snowstorm.
View ArticleFeds: $1.7B in HUD money for NY storms recovery
A $1.7 billion plan to help New York homeowners and businesses recover from a trio of destructive storms has been announced by state and federal officials.
View ArticleMed school grads face residency shortages
Rising medical school enrollment and waning federal aid have created a shortage of residency positions for graduates.
View ArticleSchumer: NY to get $6B in storm aid in 2014
Sen. Charles Schumer says New York will get $6.3 billion in Superstorm Sandy aid in 2014.
View ArticleFEMA wants at least $5.8M in Sandy aid repaid
FEMA is scrutinizing about 4,500 households, including more than 500 on Long Island, that it suspects received improper payments after the storm.
View ArticleFeds earmark $1B for LI Medicaid reforms
Known as the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payments, the program is designed to compensate providers for efforts to reduce re-admissions over the next five years.
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