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Residents Sound Off on Medical Price Transparency
Residents sound off on plane to cut medical costs through Radical Price Transparency.
Radical Price Transparency to Lower Medical Costs
The ability of patients to see the prices of medical care upfront so they can shop around will reduce costs. That’s the theory behind President Trump’s “Radical Price Transparency” plan, which is also expected to lower costs through competition.
Life Saving Legislation Sponsored by Senator Murray Signed into Law
In a critical step toward saving lives, and just in time for the holiday season, NYS Senator Dean Murray (R,C - 3rd District), has announced that New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has signed his legislation, amending “Gio’s Law.”
Councilwoman Bonner supports organ donations at Stony Brook University event
On November 6, Councilwoman Jane Bonner, a kidney transplant donor, spoke at the Stony Brook University Student Volunteer Appreciation Event.
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Hikers Trek 80 Miles to Montauk to Save Lives from Colon Cancer
They’re hiking 80 miles along the South Shore’s beaches in a Mission to Montauk.
Lawsuit accuses Freeport police of unconstitutional vehicle seizure scheme
A small village's police department is accused of running an unconstitutional vehicle seizure scheme that exploits motorists for profit. Plaintiff Phillip the Village of Freeport, Police Chief Michael Smith, JCB & Sons, Inc. (operating as Non-Stop Towing & Recovery), Jerome Bonomo, and an unnamed police officer referred to as Officer John Doe #1.
Former Rikers inmate sues NYC, alleging brutal assault due to negligence and understaffing
A former inmate has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and unnamed correction officers, claiming he was brutally assaulted while in custody.