Brad Racino

@bradracino

Managing Editor: @nysfocus; Board Member: @NYOpenGov; Past: Editor/Publisher/Reporter/Director: @advancemediany, @syracusedotcom, @inewsource

New York, USA

Joined April 2010

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Sam Mellins@SamMellins · Jul 21

New for @nysfocus: Two companies managing NY's home health program could pocket millions 💰💰💰 meant for low-wage care aides every year. That's because they're offering "benefits" that many workers can't actually use, but are forced to pay for. nysfocus.com/2025/07/21/new…

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Brad Racino@bradracino · Jul 11

I'm genuinely curious who vets public appearances by elected officials. And what does that process look like? Do pols just say yes, or do some of them do their own vetting after being booked for something? Anyone know? nysfocus.com/2025/07/10/eri…

bradracino's tweet card. He was slated to be the guest of honor at an event featuring a Hindu nationalist activist who has called for violence and boycotts against Muslims.

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Brad Racino@bradracino · Jul 11

"Developers now have less than a year to start digging if they want the subsidies. The impending deadline is lighting a fire under the industry — and, developers hope, under New York’s leaders, too." An in-depth look from @colinreads on the race to build. nysfocus.com/2025/07/11/tru…

bradracino's tweet card. Trump’s megabill gives wind and solar companies one year to put as many shovels in the ground as possible. They want New York officials to help.

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Brad Racino@bradracino · Jul 3

“It’s completely devastating,” said Rob Feuer, owner of Geothermal Works in New Rochelle. “It’s like you turned off a faucet.” nysfocus.com/2025/07/03/con…

bradracino's tweet card. Already, the state’s green energy businesses are feeling the impact of the pending Congressional spending bill that includes phasing out Inflation…

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Brad Racino@bradracino · Jul 3

We spoke with New Yorkers across the state to learn more about how Trump's Medicaid & SNAP cuts could affect them. “I’ve never seen the government move so fast about anything." nysfocus.com/2025/07/03/tru…

bradracino's tweet card. New Yorkers across the state describe how sweeping federal cuts to Medicaid and food assistance could derail their lives.

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Brad Racino@bradracino · Jun 22

The one Cuomo story I can almost guarantee you've never heard about. This one came from @SamMellins' research into "sewer service" — or fraudulent process serving — in New York. nysfocus.com/2025/06/22/and…

bradracino's tweet card. As Attorney General, Andrew Cuomo put fraudulent debt collection firms on notice. He may have strengthened their hand.

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Brad Racino@bradracino · Jun 13

No time to read @SamMellins' investigation into Leading Edge, the company now providing health insurance coverage to hundreds of thousands of NY's home care workers? We got you. nysfocus.com/2025/06/13/5-k…

bradracino's tweet card. The little-known company recently won a huge taxpayer-funded contract. It has a record of not paying doctors and leaving patients on the hook for the…

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Brad Racino@bradracino · Jun 12

An important and infuriating read — and a damn fine investigation. This company is now providing health insurance to hundreds of thousands of New York's home care workers, who care for the state's elderly and disabled. Please give it a read and share. nysfocus.com/2025/06/12/lea…

bradracino's tweet card. A company with a history of lawsuits and unpaid claims is now managing health insurance for thousands of New Yorkers on the taxpayers’ dime.

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