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2022: Hamilton County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Hamilton County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 18.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 18.3%.

By North Country Leader | Apr 19, 2025

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Lewis County: Medicare dependency reached 4.7% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.7% of income in Lewis County, providing an average of $2,543 per capita to residents.

By North Country Leader | Apr 19, 2025

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Senator and assemblyman push to expand New York child and earned income tax credits

By North Country Leader | Apr 16, 2025

Senator Mark Walczyk and Assemblyman Ra have joined forces to support New York families through two bills aimed at enhancing the child tax credit and earned income tax credit.

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Hamilton County: Residents received $12.11 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By North Country Leader | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.4% of income in Hamilton County, providing an average of $2,367 per capita to residents.

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Senator Walczyk critiques legislative agenda on crime and parole reforms

By North Country Leader | Apr 8, 2025

Senator Mark Walczyk has voiced strong opposition to a series of legislative proposals that he argues compromise public safety for the benefit of incarcerated individuals.

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Assemblyman Blankenbush pushes organ donation awareness at Albany event

By North Country Leader | Apr 8, 2025

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush joined fellow lawmakers, donor families, transplant recipients, and healthcare professionals for a Donate Life press conference in Albany.

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Lewis County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.1% in 2022

By North Country Leader | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.1% of income in Lewis County, providing an average of $2,734 per capita to residents.

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Assemblyman Gray speaks on family return in immigration case

By North Country Leader | Apr 7, 2025

Assemblyman Scott Gray from Watertown has commented on the federal immigration case involving a local family.

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State issues gathered: correctional and higher education funding challenges addressed

By North Country Leader | Apr 4, 2025

Assemblyman Scott Gray from Watertown recently discussed pressing issues during an "Assembly Update" interview with Assembly Radio-TV Producer Ted Flint.

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Jefferson County: Medicaid made up 4.5% of total income in 2022

By North Country Leader | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.5% of income in Jefferson County, providing an average of $2,333 per capita to residents.

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Senator criticizes early inmate release amid staffing crisis in state prisons

By North Country Leader | Apr 1, 2025

Senator Mark Walczyk has expressed his opposition to the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's (DOCCS) decision to release some inmates early from state prisons.

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Senator Walczyk criticizes late state budget and spending rise

By North Country Leader | Apr 1, 2025

A budget extender is expected to be presented on the Senate floor in response to the state's failure to meet the annual budget deadline on April 1.

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Residents of Jefferson County received $11,568 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 58th in New York

By North Country Leader | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Jefferson County received an average of $11,568 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fifth lowest in New York.

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Assemblyman Scott Gray addresses budget, executive orders, and potential consumer cost hikes

By North Country Leader | Mar 31, 2025

Assemblyman Scott Gray, representing Watertown, recently participated in an Assembly Update with Assembly Radio-TV Producer Ted Flint.

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St. Lawrence County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 7.2% of income in 2022

By North Country Leader | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.2% of income in St. Lawrence County, providing an average of $3,200 per capita to residents.

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Walczyk supports Trump's order on election integrity, highlighting aligned legislative efforts

By North Country Leader | Mar 27, 2025

Senator Mark Walczyk has publicly supported President Donald Trump’s recent Executive Order on election integrity, issued on March 25, 2025.

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Task force to unveil report on anti-human trafficking efforts in New York

By North Country Leader | Mar 25, 2025

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush has expressed support for the Assembly Minority Task Force on Human Trafficking as it prepares to release a report outlining measures to combat human trafficking in New York.

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In 2022, Lewis County ranks 56th among New York counties for government transfer income per capita at $11,670

By North Country Leader | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Lewis County received an average of $11,670 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it seventh lowest in New York.

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Hamilton County: Residents received $4.47 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By North Country Leader | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Hamilton County, providing an average of $873 per capita to residents.

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Court blocks NYC law allowing noncitizen voting

By North Country Leader | Mar 20, 2025

New York State Senator Mark Walczyk expressed approval following a recent decision by New York's highest court, which invalidated a law permitting noncitizens to vote in New York City elections.