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Gurwin President and CEO Stuart B. Almer Interviewed on 'Senior Care Matters'

Stuart B. Almer, president and CEO of Gurwin Healthcare System, discusses the many unique and comprehensive services Gurwin provides to the community in a recent appearance on Senior Care Matters with Dana Arnone, RN.

January 12, 2026

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Opinion: Mamdani's Affordability Agenda Can Serve Older Adults, Too

Stuart C. Kaplan, CEO of Selfhelp Community Services, calls on new New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to expand options for affordable homes and low- and no-cost nutrition for the nearly 1.5 million older adults who call the city home in a new opinion piece in City Limits.

January 9, 2026

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Jewish Home CEO Michael King sits with News 8 WROC Rochester's Adam Chodak for an "Adam interviews" conversation

Jewish Home President and CEO Michael S. King recently sat down with WROC anchor Adam Chodak for an “Adam Interviews” conversation about the array of solutions that Jewish Home is providing for older adults, including expanding on its 75-acre campus and into the community.

January 9, 2026

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'Don't Answer the Phone': Key Fraud Prevention Advice for Seniors

A new blog post by United Hebrew of New Rochelle reviews practical, expert-backed fraud prevention tips shared at the organization’s recent Protecting Seniors from Fraud forum, as well as local resources for help.

January 5, 2026

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'Temporary security': St. Ann's Community caring for five residents displaced from Hilton East emergency evacuation

A new WROC segment spotlights how St. Ann’s Community responded overnight to an emergency evacuation involving 131 residents from an assisted living community in Hilton. Working through the Greater Rochester Mutual Aid Plan, St. Ann’s identified available capacity and safely welcomed residents to its campuses.

January 5, 2026

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Parker Jewish Institute Hosts Times Square-Style 'Sea of Lights' Ball Drop on New Year's Eve

Local police and fire departments and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation presented the second annual “Sea of Lights” and Times Square-style Ball Drop celebration on Wed., Dec. 31, 2025 at the Parker campus.

January 2, 2026

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Wartburg Earns Top National Rankings as One of America's Best Nursing Homes Across Multiple Platforms

Wartburg has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s top nursing homes, earning “Best Nursing Home” distinctions across several leading rating platforms. The Wartburg Home received High Performing ratings in both Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care from U.S. News & World Report, secured a spot on Newsweek’s 2026 America’s Best Nursing Homes list, and was ranked in the top (First) quintile for Quality by the New York State Department of Health’s Nursing Home Quality Initiative.

December 29, 2025

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Winners of 32nd annual Gurwin Photo Contest announced

The winners of the 32nd annual Gurwin Photo Contest were recently revealed at Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in a gallery-style cocktail reception celebrating the work of 27 photographers. 

December 24, 2025

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Commack Handbell Choir brings music, learning and intergenerational connection to Fountaingate Gardens

The Commack High School Handbell Choir recently treated members of Fountaingate Gardens to a special musical experience with an interactive performance that blended music, education, and meaningful intergenerational connection.

December 22, 2025

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Wartburg Honors 144 Employees at Annual Staff Service Awards, Celebrating 2,350 Years of Dedication

Wartburg proudly celebrated its most recent Staff Service Awards reception on Wed., Dec. 10, 2025, honoring 144 employees whose combined 2,350 years of service reflect an extraordinary legacy of dedication, compassion, and excellence.

December 22, 2025
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