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Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation and Nursing was one of the 28 for-profit facility nursing homes in Suffolk County, New York in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of three.

LaLota Announces 2024 Congressional Art Contest for New York First District Students

HAUPPAUGE, NY - Today, Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) has unveiled the commencement of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. LaLota, expressing his excitement, encouraged high school students from New York’s First District to participate in the competition, aiming to showcase their artistic talents.LaLota declared, "It gives me great pleasure to invite every high school student in New York’s First District to participate in this year’s Congressional Art Competition. Last year saw so many students from every corner of the district submit incredible pieces to my...

Child Care Advocacy in New York State

Assemblyman Keith P. Brown, representing R,C-Northport, has expressed his support for a proposal aimed at improving New York state's child care system. Brown, along with his Assembly Minority Conference colleagues, including Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay and others, presented a comprehensive plan to address the challenges faced by families in accessing affordable child care services in the state.Brown highlighted the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the cost of living and inflation, leading to a scarcity of affordable child care programs and a shortage of child...

Flood Reacts to One-House Budget

Assemblyman Flood has expressed his views on the latest developments regarding the state budget proposal. In response to Governor Hochul's potential removal of the 'hold harmless' provision, Flood commended both sides of the aisle for pushing back against the proposal, emphasizing the importance of protecting the education of children.However, Flood also voiced his disappointment with the Assembly Majority's push for a record-spending budget that he believes will worsen New York's unaffordability crisis. He highlighted the exodus of residents to states with lower taxes...

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at: 4-star nursing home in Suffolk County

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at was one of the 28 for-profit facility nursing homes in Suffolk County, New York in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of four.

Long Island Senators Criticize Democrat Policies on Crime

Long Island Senators Anthony Palumbo and Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick have strongly criticized what they describe as "soft-on-crime" Democratic policies. The Senators specifically pointed to bail reform and the "Less is More" initiative as factors that have emboldened criminals, allowing them to roam free.In a statement, the Senators referenced a recent headline from the Daily News about a criminal who had been in the authorities' grasp before committing a horrific attack. They emphasized the need for a change in Albany's approach to criminal justice, stating that...

Long Island Republicans Propose Legislation in Response to Dismemberment Crime

Senator Anthony Palumbo, reflecting on the introduction of new legislation in response to a horrific crime in Babylon, criticized the current bail reform laws in New York, stating, "Measured in changes to the law, and proposed revisions, let alone the societal impact due to a skyrocketing increase in crime, bail reform has to be regarded as one of the worst bills ever passed in New York State history."Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick emphasized the need to address gaps in bail laws, stating, "Members of the community should not have to fear that those credibly...

Garbarino Votes To Protect Americans From Chinese Surveillance and Influence

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) voted in favor of H.R. 7521, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 352 – 65. This bipartisan legislation protects Americans and prevents foreign adversaries, such as China, from targeting, surveilling, and manipulating the American people through online applications like TikTok. Following the vote, Rep. Garbarino released a statement:In his statement, Congressman Garbarino expressed concerns about the risks associated...

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Suffolk County in week ending Mar. 9

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

Long Island Senate and Assembly Republicans Introduce Bills in Response to Horrific Dismemberment Crime

Albany, NY – Senators Anthony Palumbo and Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, along with Assemblyman Mike Durso and members of the Senate and Assembly Republican Conferences announced the introduction of legislation in response to the horrific case in Babylon after body parts were discovered in a recreational park and several other locations, including a local neighborhood. The suspects in the case were released under New York’s notoriously flawed bail laws after being charged with the concealment of a human corpse by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office as part of...

Swan Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 2 in Q4 2023

Swan Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation was one of the 28 for-profit facility nursing homes in Suffolk County, New York in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.

Assemblyman Keith P. Brown Congratulates Susan Broderick on Promotion to Chief of Staff