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3.3 Percent Property Tax Increase Included In Proposed $2.7B 2027 Westchester Budget 3.3 Percent Property Tax Increase Included In Proposed $2.7B 2027 Westchester Budget 3.3 Percent Property Tax Increase Included In Proposed $2.7B 2027 Westchester Budget
3.3 Percent Property Tax Increase Included In Proposed $2.7B 2027 Westchester Budget Westchester County homeowners could see their property taxes increase next year under a proposed $2.7 billion budget that includes a 3.3 percent tax hike — despite efforts to cut more than $100 million in spending. On Monday, Nov. 9, County Executive Ken Jenkins submitted his proposed 2027 Operating Budget, which would raise the county property tax levy by 3.3 percent, an increase that officials say remains within New York State's property tax cap.   For a homeowner with a property valued at $500,000, the increase would mean paying approximately $34 more per year in county propert…
$1 Million Gift To Double Newark Medical Respite Capacity $1 Million Gift To Double Newark Medical Respite Capacity $1 Million Gift To Double Newark Medical Respite Capacity
$1 Million Gift To Double Newark Medical Respite Capacity A $1 million donation from RWJBarnabas Health will double a Newark program’s capacity to house people experiencing homelessness who need somewhere to recover after leaving a hospital. According to the health system, United Community Corporation (UCC) will expand its medical respite program from 10 to 20 residents. The investment will also provide a location better suited to people who use wheelchairs or have other physical limitations. The funding will help UCC maintain operations at its Roseville Avenue emergency shelter for at least three years. Its respite program offers temporary housin…
CT Sen. Chris Murphy Released From Hospital After Stroke, Faces Weeks Of Recovery CT Sen. Chris Murphy Released From Hospital After Stroke, Faces Weeks Of Recovery CT Sen. Chris Murphy Released From Hospital After Stroke, Faces Weeks Of Recovery
CT Sen. Chris Murphy Released From Hospital After Stroke, Faces Weeks Of Recovery US Sen. Chris Murphy has been released from the hospital after suffering a minor stroke, but the Connecticut Democrat will spend several weeks recovering before he can return to his duties on Capitol Hill. Doctors expect the 53-year-old, three-term senator to make a full recovery. Murphy announced his release from Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on Friday, Nov. 6. He will now enter a rehabilitation center, where he is expected to spend weeks and miss several Senate votes as he heals.  The health scare began Saturday, Oct. 31, while Murphy was watching his son's hockey game. He no…
White House Shakeup: Trump Elevates Longtime Ally To Chief Of Staff After Election Losses White House Shakeup: Trump Elevates Longtime Ally To Chief Of Staff After Election Losses White House Shakeup: Trump Elevates Longtime Ally To Chief Of Staff After Election Losses
White House Shakeup: Trump Elevates Longtime Ally To Chief Of Staff After Election Losses President Donald Trump is changing his White House leadership after Republicans suffered sweeping midterm losses. Trump announced Friday, Nov. 6, that Stephen Miller, 41, will replace Susie Wiles, 69, as chief of staff starting Monday, Nov. 9. Miller currently serves as deputy chief of staff and homeland security adviser. “Susie Wiles, who has done an outstanding job, will be moving over to the Trump Political Operation,” Trump wrote in his announcement, shared on Truth Social. “I want to thank her for her service as Chief of Staff — She has done a great job!” The change follows Tuesday's …
Bergen New Bridge Breaks Ground On Multigenerational Facility Set For 2027 Bergen New Bridge Breaks Ground On Multigenerational Facility Set For 2027 Bergen New Bridge Breaks Ground On Multigenerational Facility Set For 2027
Bergen New Bridge Breaks Ground On Multigenerational Facility Set For 2027 Bergen New Bridge Medical Center has broken ground on a new facility that will bring childcare, healthcare and services for older adults together on one campus, with an opening planned for 2027. The project, developed with Bergen County, will house a childcare program, community physician offices and the future Bergen County Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Center. According to Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, President and CEO Deborah Visconi said: “As New Jersey’s largest hospital and largest licensed nursing home, we see every day how much families are juggling,…
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital Earns National Surgical Safety Award Lawrence + Memorial Hospital Earns National Surgical Safety Award Lawrence + Memorial Hospital Earns National Surgical Safety Award
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital Earns National Surgical Safety Award Lawrence + Memorial Hospital has received national recognition for measures taken to eliminate potentially hazardous surgical smoke from its operating rooms. The hospital earned the Go Clear Award from the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), recognizing it as a Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Smoke Evacuation. According to Yale New Haven Health, the hospital completed AORN's comprehensive safety program and implemented technology to eliminate smoke generated during surgical procedures. Surgical smoke is a byproduct of laser and electrosurgical procedures and can…
Democrat Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean, Flips NJ's 7th Congressional District Democrat Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean, Flips NJ's 7th Congressional District Democrat Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean, Flips NJ's 7th Congressional District
Democrat Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean, Flips NJ's 7th Congressional District It's back to blue for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District. Rebecca Bennett, a Democrat and former Navy helicopter pilot, has defeated Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., following a monthslong absence from Congress, Decision Desk HQ, a leading provider of election results, projected just after 9:45 p.m. The healthcare executive defeated the two-term incumbent in one of New Jersey's most closely watched congressional races on Tuesday, Nov. 3, leading Kean by more than 53,000 votes with 76% counted as of 9:46 p.m., according to Decision Desk HQ.  Bennett had 145,664 votes (60.30…
Election 2026: Cait Conley Wins Key Race For NY-17 Congressional Seat, Defeats Mike Lawler Election 2026: Cait Conley Wins Key Race For NY-17 Congressional Seat, Defeats Mike Lawler Election 2026: Cait Conley Wins Key Race For NY-17 Congressional Seat, Defeats Mike Lawler
Election 2026: Cait Conley Wins Key Race For NY-17 Congressional Seat, Defeats Mike Lawler Polls are now closed, and a winner has emerged in the closely watched race for New York's 17th District congressional seat.   Democrat Cait Conley has been declared the winner of the hotly contested race after Republican incumbent Rep. Mike Lawler conceded a little after 11 p.m. on Tuesday, ABC7 reported.  The race was between Lawler, who was seeking a third term representing the district, and Democrat Cait Conley, a combat veteran and former national security official.  As of 10:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Conley was leading with 133,219 votes, or 51.78 percent, wh…
Six Major NJ Races To Watch As Polls Close On Election Night Six Major NJ Races To Watch As Polls Close On Election Night Six Major NJ Races To Watch As Polls Close On Election Night
Six Major NJ Races To Watch As Polls Close On Election Night Control of Congress is on the line on Election Day as New Jersey voters head to the polls in several closely watched races, including a Republican-held swing district that could help give Democrats control of Congress. All 12 of New Jersey's U.S. House seats are up for election, along with Sen Cory Booker, D-NJ. Democrats currently hold nine House seats, while Republicans hold three. Here are six races drawing attention across the Garden State: 7th Congressional District: Tom Kean Jr. vs. Rebecca Bennett Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is seeking a third term against Democrat Rebecca Be…
Knee Pain Knee Pain Knee Pain
Knee Pain Knee pain is a common problem that affects people of all ages. Most types of minor knee pain respond well to self-care, but some cases may require medical expertise. Let’s talk a little more about what causes knee pain and how to talk with your doctor about it. What are the causes and symptoms of knee pain? Knee pain is usually either the result of an injury, such as an ACL injury, a fracture, or torn meniscus, or a medical condition, like arthritis. The location and severity of knee pain may vary, depending on the cause. Signs and symptoms include: Swelling and stiffness in the knee Redn…
Homeless Man Attacks Nurses At Oceanside Hospital, Throws Table And Punches: Police Homeless Man Attacks Nurses At Oceanside Hospital, Throws Table And Punches: Police Homeless Man Attacks Nurses At Oceanside Hospital, Throws Table And Punches: Police
Homeless Man Attacks Nurses At Oceanside Hospital, Throws Table And Punches: Police A homeless Long Island man attacked two nurses and hospital security personnel on Monday, Nov. 2, police said. John Prunty, 22, was at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside when he threw a table at one nurse and struck another nurse in the face, the Nassau County Police Department said. The hospital’s security team responded to the incident, and Prunty fought back, hitting two guards and attempting to choke them, cops said. When police responded to the scene around 7:20 p.m. Monday, they arrested Prunty without further incident, authorities said. He was charged with second-degree…
VA Hudson Valley Dedicates 12-Suite Fisher House Offering Free Lodging VA Hudson Valley Dedicates 12-Suite Fisher House Offering Free Lodging VA Hudson Valley Dedicates 12-Suite Fisher House Offering Free Lodging
VA Hudson Valley Dedicates 12-Suite Fisher House Offering Free Lodging VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System has dedicated a new Fisher House where families of veterans receiving medical treatment can stay at no cost. The 11,400-square-foot facility at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hospital features 12 wheelchair-accessible suites, allowing loved ones to remain close to veterans undergoing medical care. At full occupancy, the home could save families a combined $700,000 annually in lodging expenses. According to VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System, Medical Center Director Dawn M. Schaal said: “The opening of the Fisher House at VA Hudson Valley is a testament to…
Saratoga Hospital Receives $3M Gift For New Aging And Wellness Center Saratoga Hospital Receives $3M Gift For New Aging And Wellness Center Saratoga Hospital Receives $3M Gift For New Aging And Wellness Center
Saratoga Hospital Receives $3M Gift For New Aging And Wellness Center Saratoga Hospital has received a $3 million gift from the Robert and Lisa Moser Family Foundation to establish a center offering coordinated healthcare and support services for older adults and their families. The planned facility, named The Moser Center for Successful Aging and Wellness, will bring medical care, rehabilitation, wellness services, prevention and educational resources together in one location. The donation was announced at the end of September as the hospital launched the public phase of a $22 million capital campaign. Early donors had already committed nearly $9 million dur…
Adelphi University Awarded $982K For Free Entrepreneurship Program Adelphi University Awarded $982K For Free Entrepreneurship Program Adelphi University Awarded $982K For Free Entrepreneurship Program
Adelphi University Awarded $982K For Free Entrepreneurship Program A $982,000 federal grant will fund a free entrepreneurship program at Adelphi University, with applications for its first group of participants open through Jan. 19, 2027. The Adelphi Entrepreneur Experience is scheduled to launch in February 2027, offering aspiring business founders training, mentorship and opportunities to develop their startup ideas. According to Adelphi University, the funding comes through the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency's PJM Entrepreneur Education Program. The initiative will serve selected undergraduate and graduate students fro…
Huntington Hospital Names Patrick T. Socias Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer Huntington Hospital Names Patrick T. Socias Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer Huntington Hospital Names Patrick T. Socias Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer
Huntington Hospital Names Patrick T. Socias Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer Patrick T. Socias, MSN, RN, FACHE, has been appointed vice president and chief nursing officer at Huntington Hospital after overseeing clinical and operational services at Northwell's Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital. Socias previously served as senior director of operations and patient care services, overseeing several specialized cardiac programs, including cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, non-invasive cardiology, advanced heart failure and transplantation services. According to Northwell Health, he also led initiatives focused on strategic growth, quality im…
Yale New Haven Hospital Earns National Apex Designation For Respiratory Care Yale New Haven Hospital Earns National Apex Designation For Respiratory Care Yale New Haven Hospital Earns National Apex Designation For Respiratory Care
Yale New Haven Hospital Earns National Apex Designation For Respiratory Care Yale New Haven Hospital has earned a national distinction for respiratory care, receiving the 2027-2028 Apex Designation from the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). The hospital received the honor in the Acute Care Hospital category after meeting requirements for quality and clinical practices. The designation recognizes healthcare organizations for professional development, care guided by medical evidence and ongoing efforts to improve quality. According to Yale New Haven Health, hospital President Katherine Heilpern, MD, said: “Behind this designation is a team of ded…
Screams Of Woman Beaten With Fire Poker Heard Outside Wallingford Nursing Home: Police Screams Of Woman Beaten With Fire Poker Heard Outside Wallingford Nursing Home: Police Screams Of Woman Beaten With Fire Poker Heard Outside Wallingford Nursing Home: Police
Screams Of Woman Beaten With Fire Poker Heard Outside Wallingford Nursing Home: Police A badly beaten woman fled through the woods to a Connecticut nursing home, where she was found screaming for help after being attacked with a fire poker or hammer, authorities said. Officers responded to Skyview Nursing Home at 35 Marc Drive in Wallingford around 10:25 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, and found the woman with injuries to her face, head, torso, and arms, Wallingford police said. Investigators determined the woman had been assaulted during two altercations with 47-year-old David Ulizio at a home on a street next to the nursing facility, police said. The first incident happened T…
CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know
CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know Germs that can outsmart lifesaving medicines are posing a growing threat, and the CDC’s latest assessment identifies which ones warrant the greatest concern. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new “Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report” identifies 19 threats responsible for an estimated 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths annually in the US. Infections associated with hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings account for more than 42,000 of those deaths and nearly $12 billion in medical costs, according to the CDC report. Antimicrobial resistance develops…
Deadline Approaching For Claims In $533M Prescription Drug Settlements: See If You Qualify Deadline Approaching For Claims In $533M Prescription Drug Settlements: See If You Qualify Deadline Approaching For Claims In $533M Prescription Drug Settlements: See If You Qualify
Deadline Approaching For Claims In $533M Prescription Drug Settlements: See If You Qualify Millions of Americans who purchased certain generic prescription drugs could qualify for payouts from more than $530 million in settlements. Several major drug manufacturers agreed to settle class-action lawsuits accusing them of violating antitrust and consumer protection laws by working together to raise prescription drug prices. The settlements involve Apotex and Heritage, Sandoz, and Sun/Taro, USA Today reported. Consumers and third-party payers may qualify if they purchased certain generic medications in the US between Friday, May 1, 2009, and Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. The set…
25% Nursing Tuition Discount Part Of Bergen New Bridge-Ramapo Partnership 25% Nursing Tuition Discount Part Of Bergen New Bridge-Ramapo Partnership 25% Nursing Tuition Discount Part Of Bergen New Bridge-Ramapo Partnership
25% Nursing Tuition Discount Part Of Bergen New Bridge-Ramapo Partnership Eligible employees at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center can receive a 25% discount on advanced nursing degrees under an expanded partnership with Ramapo College that also increases clinical learning opportunities for students. Bergen New Bridge Medical Center and Ramapo College formalized the agreement on Sept. 17, 2026, during a ceremony at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus. The initiative, called Pipeline to Practice: A Collaboration in Healthcare Education & Workforce Development, establishes Ramapo as a preferred higher education partner. The tuition reduction is available…
Stockton Ranks No. 8 Among Public Regional Universities In North Stockton Ranks No. 8 Among Public Regional Universities In North Stockton Ranks No. 8 Among Public Regional Universities In North
Stockton Ranks No. 8 Among Public Regional Universities In North Stockton University has earned a top 10 spot among public regional universities in the North, along with the highest rankings in New Jersey for veterans and social mobility in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best College Rankings. According to Stockton University, it placed No. 8 among 48 institutions in the Top Public Schools – Regional Universities (North) category. It also ranked No. 19 among 155 schools in the overall Regional Universities (North) list, finishing second in New Jersey in both categories. Stockton placed fifth in Best Colleges for Veterans and 15th in Social Mobilit…
Piscataway Woman, 26, Killed On Route 287 Was Aspiring Healthcare Professional Piscataway Woman, 26, Killed On Route 287 Was Aspiring Healthcare Professional Piscataway Woman, 26, Killed On Route 287 Was Aspiring Healthcare Professional
Piscataway Woman, 26, Killed On Route 287 Was Aspiring Healthcare Professional A 26-year-old woman killed after stepping out of her disabled car on Route 287 was a college graduate pursuing a career in healthcare whose friends say she had a bright future ahead. Gabrielle "Gabby" Barclay, of Piscataway, died early Saturday, Oct. 17, after being struck by an SUV on Interstate 287 northbound in Piscataway, New Jersey State Police confirmed to Daily Voice. Barclay's Chevrolet sedan struck the rear of a Freightliner bobtail truck, leaving her car disabled in the center lane near milepost 7.2 at 3:49 a.m., NJSP Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. Barclay got out of the Chev…
Patients Remember Milford Doctor Who Delivered Babies Anywhere, Anytime Patients Remember Milford Doctor Who Delivered Babies Anywhere, Anytime Patients Remember Milford Doctor Who Delivered Babies Anywhere, Anytime
Patients Remember Milford Doctor Who Delivered Babies Anywhere, Anytime Jeremy Clarke Hewens, MD, a family physician who cared for patients in Milford and the surrounding Delaware Valley for more than 35 years, died at his home in Holland Township, New Jersey, on Sunday, Oct. 4, at the age of 76. He was surrounded by family (scroll down for tributes). Jeremy was born on November 12, 1949, in Dover, New Jersey, to Blanche and Francis Hewens. He grew up in Mendham, New Jersey, the youngest of four children and the only boy. His three older sisters all became educators. He graduated from West Morris Regional High School in 1968. At 16, Jeremy met Jean, and they we…
Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs
Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Flu activity is picking up as fall gets underway, putting this year’s protection timing in focus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu activity remains low nationally but is increasing. Its latest FluView report captures that trend. Clinical laboratories reported that 3.4 percent of tested respiratory specimens were positive for influenza. Flu diagnoses accounted for 0.4 percent of emergency department visits in a separate surveillance system. Those figures show flu is circulating, but they do not establish that a widespread early season is already underway. The CDC…
Rock Attack At Bridgeport Park Leaves Man In Critical Condition. Who Is He? Rock Attack At Bridgeport Park Leaves Man In Critical Condition. Who Is He? Rock Attack At Bridgeport Park Leaves Man In Critical Condition. Who Is He?
Rock Attack At Bridgeport Park Leaves Man In Critical Condition. Who Is He? A potentially unhoused man is in critical condition after someone smashed a rock into his head at a Connecticut park. As doctors work to save his life, police are working to identify him.  First responders were called to Bridgeport's B.J. Brown Park at about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14. They found the man beneath an overhang at a bike rack, officials said. He was unconscious and bleeding heavily. A large rock beside him also had blood on it, officials said. Crews took him to St. Vincent’s Hospital, where officials listed his condition as critical. Detectives believe the man may be u…
Trauma Patient Attacks Nurse At Holy Spirit Hospital, Police Say Trauma Patient Attacks Nurse At Holy Spirit Hospital, Police Say Trauma Patient Attacks Nurse At Holy Spirit Hospital, Police Say
Trauma Patient Attacks Nurse At Holy Spirit Hospital, Police Say A 19-year-old trauma patient attacked a nurse who was helping care for her at a Pennsylvania hospital, leaving the healthcare worker with visible injuries, police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The assault happened at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, located at 503 North 21st Street in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, around 5:51 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, according to East Pennsboro Township police. Officers responded to the hospital after receiving a report that a member of the medical staff had been assaulted. The nurse told investigators that a trauma patient phy…
RCC Opens $3M Nursing Lab Five Times Larger Than Previous Facility RCC Opens $3M Nursing Lab Five Times Larger Than Previous Facility RCC Opens $3M Nursing Lab Five Times Larger Than Previous Facility
RCC Opens $3M Nursing Lab Five Times Larger Than Previous Facility Rockland Community College has opened a new $3 million nursing simulation lab that is five times larger than its previous facility, expanding hands-on training opportunities for students preparing for healthcare careers. The 5,234-square-foot lab, located on the second floor of the college's Technology Building, opened for the Fall 2026 semester, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Tuesday, Sept. 15. According to Rockland Community College (RCC), the facility was funded through the federal 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill and includes a dedicated simulation wing designed to recreate clinica…
Holy Name Breast Center Earns National Accreditation For Cancer Care Holy Name Breast Center Earns National Accreditation For Cancer Care Holy Name Breast Center Earns National Accreditation For Cancer Care
Holy Name Breast Center Earns National Accreditation For Cancer Care Holy Name Medical Center has earned national accreditation for its Breast Center through an American College of Surgeons program that evaluates standards for comprehensive breast disease and cancer care. The recognition comes through the American College of Surgeons' (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), which establishes standards for coordinated care covering prevention, screening, treatment and survivorship. Holy Name's Breast Center offers screening and diagnostic services, including 3D mammography, with radiologists, registered nurses and female breast imagin…
LIJ Opens New $12.6M Outpatient Cardiology Center LIJ Opens New $12.6M Outpatient Cardiology Center LIJ Opens New $12.6M Outpatient Cardiology Center
LIJ Opens New $12.6M Outpatient Cardiology Center A new $12.6 million outpatient cardiology center has opened, expanding access to heart specialists, diagnostic testing and treatment for residents of Nassau County and Queens. The Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Medical Center facility, located at 1111 Marcus Avenue in New Hyde Park, brings a range of cardiovascular services together outside the hospital campus. According to Northwell Health, the 10,233-square-foot center features 15 examination rooms and five specialized testing rooms, including dedicated spaces for echocardiography, stress testing and vascular imaging. The facility also offers …
Anonymous $125M Gift To Support Jersey Shore Medical Center Expansion Anonymous $125M Gift To Support Jersey Shore Medical Center Expansion Anonymous $125M Gift To Support Jersey Shore Medical Center Expansion
Anonymous $125M Gift To Support Jersey Shore Medical Center Expansion A $125 million donation from an anonymous benefactor will support the expansion of Jersey Shore University Medical Center, marking the largest philanthropic gift in Hackensack Meridian Health's history. According to Hackensack Meridian Health, the donation is also the largest of its kind in New Jersey healthcare and ranks among the biggest contributions to a hospital or health system nationwide. The donor requested that a pavilion at the hospital be named in honor of the late John K. Lloyd, a longtime healthcare executive who helped shape the medical center and the broader health network. …
HealthAlliance Hospital Ranks 21st In NY For Fair Share Spending HealthAlliance Hospital Ranks 21st In NY For Fair Share Spending HealthAlliance Hospital Ranks 21st In NY For Fair Share Spending
HealthAlliance Hospital Ranks 21st In NY For Fair Share Spending HealthAlliance Hospital ranked 21st among 119 New York hospitals in the Lown Institute's 2026 Fair Share Spending rankings, earning national recognition for its investment in community health. Per Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), the hospital was among the top 20 percent nationwide for meeting or exceeding community investment obligations. The Lown Institute assesses hospital contributions through charity care, spending on community health and other benefits in relation to the tax exemptions hospitals receive. HealthAlliance has received distinctions from the institute…