New York's 99th State Assembly district

MetroPlusHealth Teams up With Community Groups to Gift 30,000 Backpacks to NYC Students

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MetroPlusHealth, New York City's high-quality and affordable health plan, is pleased to announce a gift of 30,000 backpacks intended to reduce stress on low-income families with children headed back to school across the City. In partnership with several other community organizations and elected officials, this effort aims to support families as they prepare for the school year ahead, reaching neighborhoods across all five NYC boroughs and ensuring students have the tools they need to start or continue their academic journey.

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  • "We're elated to assist these families in making sure their children have a strong and healthy start to the school year."
  • The school bag giveaway program is just one part of MetroPlusHealth's ongoing commitment to making New York students happier and healthier.
  • Through their donation of backpacks and other resources, MetroPlusHealth continues to reaffirm a commitment and understanding of a holistic view of community engagement."
  • Kamillah Hanks, Council Member for District 49: "I was proud to partner with MetroPlusHealth to supply hundreds of backpacks to students in my district.

FLO and ChargerHelp! Sponsor Legislation to Improve Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

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Monday, March 6, 2023

Over the next few years, New York is expected to incentivize EV charging infrastructure deployment to the tune of nearly $1 billion through a combination of state programs and funding secured through the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

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  • Over the next few years, New York is expected to incentivize EV charging infrastructure deployment to the tune of nearly $1 billion through a combination of state programs and funding secured through the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
  • This bill will help safeguard critical investments being made in EV charging infrastructure by establishing reliability standards that put the EV driver first," said Daniel Bloom, Public Affairs Manager at FLO.
  • "Thanks to the support of Chairman Parker and Assemblyman Cunningham in our efforts to improve the overall EV experience and accelerate EV adoption."
  • For more information on the EV Charging Reliability Transparency Act, visit: NY State Senate Bill S5120A.

ARTS & CULTURE PARTY LINE CREATED FOR NYS Assembly 2022 ELECTION

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Joseph A. Maffia, candidate for the office of Member of the Assembly in the 75th Assembly District in the City of New York, received notification from the Board of Elections that he will also be a candidate for the "Arts & Culture Party" for the November 8th, 2022 election.

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  • NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Joseph A. Maffia, candidate for the office of Member of the Assembly in the 75th Assembly District in the City of New York, received notification from the Board of Elections that he will also be a candidate for the "Arts & Culture Party" for the November 8th, 2022 election.
  • Arts, Culture, and tourism are essential to NYC and NYS, and Maffia sees the Arts & Culture party line to revitalize the 75th district and other communities around the state.
  • ARTS & CULTURE BILL: Maffia vows to make an "Arts & Culture Bill" one of the first bills he will sponsor in Albany.
  • Establishing Arts & Culture Districts will improve quality of life issues and, in the long run, will help prevent crime.

Tusk Strategies Launches First of Its Kind Crypto + FinTech Practice, Led by Eric Soufer

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Monday, January 10, 2022

In recent years, Tusk Strategies has advised industry leaders such as Paxos, Circle, eToro, Tezos, Apex Crypto, Dibbs, Melio, and MoneyLion, among many others.

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  • In recent years, Tusk Strategies has advised industry leaders such as Paxos, Circle, eToro, Tezos, Apex Crypto, Dibbs, Melio, and MoneyLion, among many others.
  • Prior to joining Tusk, Eric Soufer served as a top adviser to two New York Attorneys General, the New York State Assembly Speaker and Senate Majority Leader.
  • Tusk Strategies has been advising some of the biggest names in the Crypto and FinTech space since 2014.
  • Tusk Strategies was founded by venture capitalist, philanthropist and political strategist Bradley Tusk and is now led by co-CEOs Chris Coffey and Matt Yale.

Critical Demand for Risk-Free Turnkey Medical Fluid Device Contract Manufacturing and PPE Drives Expansion at Vonco Products

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

The first, rising healthcare and medical device demand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and aging population.

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  • The first, rising healthcare and medical device demand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and aging population.
  • And second, supply chain challenges that are threatening our ability to deliver medical device parts and packaging.
  • Vonco is an FDA registered facility with Class II medical device capability and is ISO 13485:2016 Certified.
  • Vonco ( www.vonco.com ) is a risk-free turnkey contract manufacturer of liquid-tight medical fluid devices and health and hygiene spouted stand up pouches.