David SandmanWhat Do New York’s Veterans Need?New York State is home to nearly 600,000 military veterans, most of whom return home without major difficulties. They go to school, work…Oct 291Oct 291
David SandmanNavigating Health: Build Bridges or Stay in Your Lane?The New York Health Foundation (NYHealth) Board of Directors regularly conducts site visits to different parts of the State to learn about…Oct 41Oct 41
David SandmanGun Safety Is Suicide PreventionEarlier this summer, I was watching the Mets beat the Yankees and that made me happy. But what really got my attention was a public service…Aug 19Aug 19
David SandmanThe Healing Power of NatureWhile out West recently, I had an opportunity to go “forest bathing.” When you are in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, you don’t pass up a…Jul 15Jul 15
David SandmanEnding the AIDS Epidemic, Once and for AllEight years ago, I wrote about New York State’s Ending the Epidemic (ETE) blueprint for eradicating AIDS by the end of 2020. Ending the…Jun 25Jun 25
David SandmanWinding Up New York’s Medicaid UnwindingFor the past year, New York State has made substantial investments to make sure as many people as possible stay enrolled in health…May 23May 23
David SandmanYou Win Some, You Lose Some: Hits and Misses in New York’s BudgetNew York State passed its $237 billion fiscal year 2025 budget over the weekend, after lengthy negotiations, an eclipse, and an earthquake…Apr 25Apr 25
David SandmanSaving Lives: Steps Forward and Steps BackwardIf you know someone who’s died of a drug overdose, you are far from alone. A new study from the esteemed RAND Corporation is shocking; it…Feb 27Feb 27
David SandmanSummer Looks a Little Brighter for New York FamiliesNew York City finally got its first significant snowfall in nearly two years. Up in Buffalo, the NFL postponed the Bills playoff game given…Jan 22Jan 22
David SandmanA Wish List for 2024As we turn the page on 2023, I’m looking ahead to a better 2024. I’m sure we all hope for the same big things: a less divided, more…Dec 14, 2023Dec 14, 2023