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Hochul's $109M Boost Sparks Controversy Over NUMC Funding

1/19/2026

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $109 million boost for Nassau University Medical Center, cutting the deficit from over $167 million to under $83 million.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman labels the funding a return of withheld state funds and calls it a "power grab."
U.S. Representative James Comer urged federal health officials to investigate Medicaid funds intended for NUMC, while state officials deny wrongdoing.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $109 million boost for Nassau University Medical Center, cutting the deficit from over $167 million to under $83 million.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman labels the funding a return of withheld state funds and calls it a "power grab."
U.S. Representative James Comer urged federal health officials to investigate Medicaid funds intended for NUMC, while state officials deny wrongdoing.