Clare Secrist

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) called on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday to refocus her efforts on public safety. An analysis by Newsday last week showed the homicide rate in New York City has increased by nearly 50 percent and shootings nearly doubled in 2020.

The New York Department of Health paid out more than $1.5 billion in improper Medicaid payments due to a billing system error.