New York Health Act
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New York Health Act single-payer support letter→At a glance
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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Public comments (5)
With the Senior Legislative Action Committee, she urged legislators to revisit the New York Health Act, citing a 2016 county assessment of savings and arguing it could save the county money and expand coverage.
Management & Budget Committee — October 8, 2026 · 40:50 →Put the single-payer bill in the context of federal cuts, saying the federal government has caused an economic collapse and the recent federal bill will destroy what little health care and protection residents already have.
Health & Human Services — October 1, 2026 · 1:00:39 →Recalled advocating for the New York Health Act since 2015, urged legislators to look at the program and its benefits over for-profit insurance, and offered to share FAQ materials.
Health & Human Services — October 1, 2026 · 1:01:35 →Told the committee she has excellent coverage through her husband's company, worried her doctors wouldn't participate in the state plan, questioned the county's own budget management, and declared herself 'totally against it.'
Health & Human Services — October 1, 2026 · 42:00 →Strongly backed single-payer health care, saying it would cut poverty wages, boost Main Street spending, and eliminate profit-driven insurer overhead, while blaming union resistance for past failures.
Health & Human Services — September 10, 2026 · 42:01 →