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New York’s School Districts Are Shrinking — But Their Financial Problems Are Growing
Each year, the state comptroller reviews the finances of more than 670 school districts. The office’s latest report found 22 ...
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Medicaid Cutbacks Could Trigger Healthcare Crisis for Millions in New York
From preventive screenings to addiction treatment, critical care hangs in the balance for millions of New Yorkers relying on ...
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For a Yonkers Political Dynasty, a Succession of Blurred Lines
Mayor Mike Spano has stated his administration has not been lobbied by his powerful brother’s firm. Emails indicate otherwise ...
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Reporters’ Notebook: Health Execs’ Charity Gave Away Millions. Don’t Ask Where it Went.
The Modim Foundation is tied to a health insurer that will begin providing coverage to thousands of New York’s home health ...
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Home Health Aides Are Getting New Insurance Coverage — From a Company With a History of Cutting It Off
Health insurer Leading Edge once tried to cancel a coma patient’s insurance and, in another case, retracted approval for ...
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When People Become Data Points
As New York Focus’s audience engagement editor, I’m used to seeing data. Every week, I look at metrics that tell us how many people visit the stories we publish on our website, view our posts on ...
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Zachary Ford
Zachary Ford is the director of development at New York Focus. He has served in senior fundraising roles at March For Our Lives and VOCAL-NY. Prior to his time in fundraising, he ran a national ...