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(WNY News Now) By introducing paid prenatal leave, expanding Medicaid coverage, and improving openness in maternity facilities, New York fortifies maternal health care.On Friday, Governor Kathy Hochul signed two new legislation to expand pregnant women's access to resources. These rules will increase Medicaid coverage for specific telemedicine operations and increase the amount of information available to pregnant women so they can make an informed choice when choosing a maternal health care provider. The nation's first-ever paid prenatal leave program was established by Governor Hochul as part of his priority to solve the maternal mortality epidemic, and it will go into effect on January 1.According to Governor Hochul, the unfortunate reality is that there is a maternal health crisis in o...

(WNY News Now) – Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a law designating a portion of State Route 19 in Wyoming County, New York, as the “T Sgt. Walter W. Shearing Memorial Highway,” honoring a local World War II hero’s legacy and service.ALBANY – Senator George Borrello announced that legislation he sponsored to rename State  Route 19 in the Town of Gainesville as the “T Sgt. Walter W. Shearing Memorial Highway” has  been signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul. Walter Shearing was a young man who was killed in action while serving in the U.S. Army  during World War II. Senator Borrello sponsored legislation to memorialize his sacrifice by  renaming a section of road in his hometown of Gainesville, Wyoming County. Companion  legislation was sponsored by Assemblyman David DiPietro.  “Sergeant ...