Banks are accused of inflating interest owed during foreclosure auctions. Critics say the process lacks transparency and is difficult for homeowners to navigate. https://t.co/fFtXx2r3Px

Governor Hochul has pledged transparency, but her record tells a different story. A series of vetoes blocked measures that would have expanded oversight and disclosure.

This week brought renewed scrutiny of New York’s home care program, energy policy contradictions, and transparency failures as media attention continues to grow.

More voters are questioning policies that promise benefits while driving up costs. Rising energy prices and weak education results appear to be fueling a broader public backlash. https://t.co/LSIMfR2NSs

Tree-planting programs vary widely in cost and scale. International efforts plant far more trees at lower cost, raising questions about efficiency in New York’s 25-million-tree plan. https://t.co/tFUlQshCWE

One vetoed bill would have expanded government intervention in energy markets and added new regulatory layers. Reading the actual legislation shows why such proposals risk raising costs rather than protecting consumers.​ https://t.co/3b7ZxTajuS

New York City agencies argue overtime is cheaper than hiring, but experts say runaway overtime signals deeper staffing and management failures. https://t.co/RW3hLxhiET

European leaders are reconsidering plans to ban gas-powered cars after 2035, citing economic and practical concerns. New York has adopted a similar mandate, even as Europe begins debating whether such policies go too far. https://t.co/3QqXljfoxO

New York wants to attract energy-intensive tech projects while simultaneously restricting power supply. This contradiction threatens affordability and grid reliability as electricity demand continues to grow. https://t.co/6gbhBaGUrM

In light of an email uncovered by the Empire Center, Rep. Elise Stefanik is urging the Justice Department to step up its probe into New York’s home care overhaul. Federal investigators had already begun examining the program after a chaotic rollout. https://t.co/t4OR9pFM1W

Instacart is suing New York City over a new minimum wage rule. Mandated wage hikes often produce uneven impacts, and conflicts like this are likely to continue as cities push higher requirements. https://t.co/8gXa6lMRlr

Emails obtained through a FOIL request by the Empire Center show New York officials met with the contractor chosen to run the home care program before bidding officially began. The document raises questions about procurement integrity and transparency.

Public media reporting confirms the company now running New York’s home care program contacted state officials before the 2024–25 budget was finalized, contradicting earlier public claims that no such talks occurred. https://t.co/T9Py0i2cGX

A major climate study projecting severe economic damage was retracted after data errors were discovered. The episode highlights how small modeling mistakes can drive sweeping policy decisions with serious consequences. https://t.co/VXZkfqvyCs

Empire Center research continues to gain traction as more outlets highlight New York’s population losses, fiscal pressures, and policy failures.

More people are questioning policies that make energy and education more expensive while delivering weak results. Rising energy costs are driving pushback.

NYC remains down 262,000 residents since 2020, regaining only a third of its losses. Suburbs grow slightly, while Upstate continues to decline. https://t.co/iKWcqAllN0

Coverage highlighted nearly 900,000 residents lost to domestic migration. High costs continue driving people out. Source: WSYR, WHAM, WAMC

New York has lost 238,000 residents since 2020. Upstate remains stagnant, and NYC has only regained one-third of its pandemic losses. https://t.co/xxsjdBvQbM

New York spends more on education than any other state, but still produces weak results. Students read at lower levels than their peers in states like Mississippi.​