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New York Health Act
Coverage of New York Health Act in the Nexus archive.
Jeannine Kielyperson1New York's 66th Assembly Districtplace1Literacy Academy Collectiveorganization1Manhattan Community Board 2organization1Housing Affordabilitytopic1Public Educationtopic1New York lawmakersorganization1private health insurancetopic1insurance industryorganization1universal healthcare coveragetopic1
- Campaign Insiders: A Q&A with AD-66 Candidate Jeannine Kiely
Jeannine Kiely is running for New York's 66th Assembly District in the 2026 primary, focusing on housing affordability, public education, and community safety. She highlights her 14-year tenure on Manhattan Community Board 2 and co-founding the Literacy Academy Collective as qualifications for office.
- New York can lead the way to universal healthcare coverage nationwide
New York lawmakers have attempted to pass the New York Health Act since 1992, despite mixed private support due to potential job losses in the insurance industry. The bill aims to eliminate private health insurance in the state, reflecting strong public backing for universal healthcare.