$90 payments coming this month to 20 million Americans: Who qualifies?The money will come from the Medicare Improvement Fund, which Congress created in 2008 with $2.2 billion.Staten Island Advance1d agoWhole story →HealthEconomymedicare rebate payments
N.Y. Gov. Hochul touts surge in utility bill relief applications across New YorkNew York's Energy Affordability Program caps electric and gas costs at 6% of household income, but 2.5 million eligible households still haven't enrolled.Staten Island Advance3d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomynew york utility bill relief
Most banks will close on Columbus Day, Oct. 12 except for Chase, TD BankMost banks will be closed on this federal holiday on Oct. 12. Here's whyStaten Island Advance4d agoWhole story →Economycolumbus day holiday
Mayor Mamdani rolls up his sleeve for flu seasonMayor Zohran Mamdani received his annual flu shot as NYC's flu season gets underway.Staten Island Advance4d agoWhole story →HealthZohran Mamdaniflu season vaccination campaign
NYC Medicaid work requirements 2027: Here’s what you need to knowUp to 900,000 NYC Medicaid enrollees face coverage loss under new 2027 federal work requirements, prompting a citywide outreach and education effort.Staten Island Advance5d agoWhole story →GovernmentHealthmedicaid work requirements rollout
Federal health insurance premiums: 3 years of double-digit increasesFederal employees and retirees will see a 10.9% health insurance premium hike in 2027.Staten Island Advance5d agoWhole story →Healthfehb premium increase
Anti-Trump Hollywood icon targets Mitch McConnell with ghoulish insultOscar winner was at a Manhattan fundraiser.Staten Island Advance6d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyMitch McConnelldemocratic fundraiser
Illinois woman billed $410 after leaving ER without treatmentAn Illinois woman left an ER after a long wait and no treatment, then received a $410 bill, raising questions about hospital billing.Staten Island Advance8d agoWhole story →Health
