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Seneca County: Medicare dependency reached 6.1% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.1% of income in Seneca County, providing an average of $2,846 per capita to residents.

By Finger Lakes Today | Apr 16, 2025

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Livingston County ranks 52nd in New York for per capita government transfer income in 2022

In 2022, residents of Livingston County received an average of $11,944 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 11th lowest in New York.

By Finger Lakes Today | Apr 14, 2025

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Schuyler County: Residents received $56.1 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Finger Lakes Today | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.5% of income in Schuyler County, providing an average of $3,179 per capita to residents.

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Yates County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.4% in 2022

By Finger Lakes Today | Apr 10, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.4% of income in Yates County, providing an average of $2,684 per capita to residents.

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Assemblyman Lemondes urges New Yorkers to register as organ donors during Donate Life Month

By Finger Lakes Today | Apr 8, 2025

Assemblyman John Lemondes, representing the 126th Assembly District, participated in a bipartisan press conference in Albany to highlight the importance of organ donation and efforts to enhance New York State’s Donate Life Registry.

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Ontario County ranks 44th in New York for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By Finger Lakes Today | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Ontario County received an average of $12,420 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 19th lowest in New York.

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Seneca County: Medicaid made up 6.3% of total income in 2022

By Finger Lakes Today | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.3% of income in Seneca County, providing an average of $2,916 per capita to residents.

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Assemblyman Lemondes supports new tariffs on Australian beef and lamb imports

By Finger Lakes Today | Apr 4, 2025

Assemblyman John Lemondes has expressed approval for newly introduced tariffs on Australian beef and lamb imports.

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Livingston County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 5.1% of income in 2022

By Finger Lakes Today | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.1% of income in Livingston County, providing an average of $2,539 per capita to residents.

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Residents of Yates County received $12,422 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 43rd in New York

By Finger Lakes Today | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Yates County received an average of $12,422 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 20th lowest in New York.

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Tompkins County: Residents received $184.18 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Finger Lakes Today | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.4% of income in Tompkins County, providing an average of $1,758 per capita to residents.

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NYS Assembly unveils task force report on human trafficking

By Finger Lakes Today | Mar 28, 2025

Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan and fellow members of the Assembly Minority Conference have presented the 2025 New York State Assembly Minority Conference Human Trafficking Task Force Report.

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Cayuga County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.3% in 2022

By Finger Lakes Today | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.3% of income in Cayuga County, providing an average of $2,755 per capita to residents.

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Proposal introduced to extend CDPAP transition period to secure essential services

By Finger Lakes Today | Mar 25, 2025

Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan recently participated in a press conference in Albany, aligning with a call from the Assembly and Senate Minority Conferences to delay the implementation of changes to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program...

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Ontario County: Medicaid made up 4% of total income in 2022

By Finger Lakes Today | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4% of income in Ontario County, providing an average of $2,458 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Cayuga County ranks 35th among New York counties for government transfer income per capita at $12,644

By Finger Lakes Today | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, residents of Cayuga County received an average of $12,644 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 28th lowest in New York.

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Schuyler County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 3% in 2022

By Finger Lakes Today | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3% of income in Schuyler County, providing an average of $1,468 per capita to residents.

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Debate intensifies over New York legislation affecting parole and prison closures

By Finger Lakes Today | Mar 21, 2025

Sam Nordquist suffered severe abuse, including physical assault and starvation.

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Senator honors Amy West for contributions during Women's History Month

By Finger Lakes Today | Mar 20, 2025

In recognition of Women's History Month, Senator Pam Helming has acknowledged Amy West for her contributions as a leader, education advocate, and business owner.

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Yates County: Income Maintenance made up 2.5% of total income in 2022

By Finger Lakes Today | Mar 19, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in Yates County, providing an average of $1,215 per capita to residents.