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Who do L.I.’s congressmen really represent?

In the era of the 24/7 news cycle, it was easy to dismiss what looked like an impending federal government shutdown as the latest bit of political theater . . . more

By Stanley B. Bergman | 10/5/23

Andrea Lozito has found activities, like walking her puppy, that help reduce her anxiety and depression.

Out of the Darkness Walk on Oct. 23 at Jones Beach

Many people have experienced anxiety or a more serious mental health struggle, or have lost a friend or a loved one to suicide. The global lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic shined a spotlight on these issues. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 10/13/22

The Right Rev. Lawrence Provenzano, chairman of St. John Hospital’s board of directors, said the hospital would be there for the community. On his right was Queens Borough President Donovan Richards.

St. John’s Hospital in Far Rockaway gets a reprieve

Outside St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway at a news conference turned pep rally on March 5, elected and hospital officials announced that the medical facility that was being pressured by the New York State Department of Health to become a 15-bed “micro hospital” the plan has stalled. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/5/21

Getting NUMC off life support

The Nassau Interim Finance Authority decided to exempt the Nassau University Medical Center and NuHealth, the public-benefit corporation that runs the East Meadow hospital, from oversight in 2011, at a time when the facility was seemingly thriving. more

2/21/20

The state of New York state is sound. Let’s keep it that way.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recent State of the State address was an impressive presentation of his accomplishments over the past eight years and his . . . more

1/25/19

Message to New York legislators: Do no harm

For many years, New York state government has been divided between the two major parties. Neither Assembly Democrats nor Senate Republicans . . . more

11/23/18

The owner of Value Pharmacy in Lynbrook was sentenced to six months in jail and 200 hours of community service for defrauding Medicaid and participating in a kickback scheme. He also must pay $3 million in penalties.

Lynbrook pharmacy owner sentenced to jail for $1.5M Medicaid scam

The owner of a Lynbrook pharmacy was sentenced to jail time in Queens Supreme Court on Friday for defrauding the state’s Medicaid program out of $1.5 million. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/20/18

East Rockaway man 1 of 4 arrested and charged in alleged Medicare and Medicaid scam

A medical clinic business manager from East Rockaway was among four Long Island residents charged with fraud for allegedly taking part in kickback schemes that bilked Medicare and Medicaid out of up to $163 million. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/3/18

The co-owner of Value Pharmacy in Lynbrook pleaded guilty to defrauding Medicaid out of $1.5 million.

Lynbrook pharmacy owner pleads guilty to defrauding Medicaid out of $1.5 million

A Lynbrook pharmacy owner entered felony guilty pleas in Queens County Supreme Court on Friday, admitting to defrauding the state’s Medicaid program out of $1.5 million and participating in a kickback program with a former employee of Nassau University Medical Center. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/8/18

The co-owner of Value Pharmacy in Lynbrook was arrested in connection with allegedly defrauding the state Medicaid program of more than $8 million.

Lynbrook pharmacy owner arrested and charged with defrauding Medicaid out of millions

The owner of a Lynbrook pharmacy was arrested Thursday and charged with defrauding the state Medicaid program out of millions of dollars. more

By Mike Smollins | 2/15/18

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