Hochul Leaves Door Open to Tax Hike for Child Care
New York's governor said a tax increase could fund universal child care, despite earlier pledges not to raise taxes.
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Would you support a new state tax to pay for universal child care?
New York Family News
For readers in New York, this page covers parenting trends, child caregiving, family policies, household dynamics and support for aging loved ones. Reporting focuses on how these matters impact daily life across the state.
Child Care
AG James Vows Continued Legal Fight With Trump
New York's attorney general, re-elected this week, pledged to keep suing the Trump administration as Governor Hochul pushes universal child care.
Special Needs
HCA Honors Cheryl Gordon as Employee of Year
Gordon, Director of Residential Services at HCA, received the award at the Cerebral Palsy State Conference.
Pregnancy
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Do you plan to get a flu vaccine this season?
Flu, Covid Cases Climb in New York
Roughly 4,000 New Yorkers have the flu and about 2,300 have covid, with case counts expected to keep rising.
Babies
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Do you trust the safety of over-the-counter supplements marketed for infants?
Gripe Water Recalled in New York Over Alcohol Content
A specific gripe water product was recalled in New York State due to the presence of alcohol in its ingredients.
Eldercare
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Should local hospitals expand specialized care programs to support the needs of aging residents?
Northwell Health Launched Institute for Healthy Aging
The new initiative integrates clinical care and research to support New York's growing population of older adults.
New York reporting spans parenting approaches, caregiving burdens, work-family balance, family structure trends and policy changes. Coverage reaches from the capital to the rural counties, encompassing families in every setting. Changes in state support programs and education funding often dictate how family resources are managed. Economic shifts and cost of living adjustments remain the most consistent factors shaping household stability across the region.