Medicaid cuts to imperil addiction programs for the needy on Long Island, officials say
"We want to make sure that people know about the really devastating impact the Big Not So Beautiful Bill is going to have on our community, not just those in need, but all across our community — the threat to health insurance," Gillen said during the news conference. She said 1.5 million New Yorkers face the loss of their health insurance, a figure cited by Gov. Kathy Hochul's administration and advocates in recent months, Newsday has reported.