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A Life of Service: Edwin Cartoski Named Veteran of the Year

On May 12th, surrounded by friends and family, 100-year-old World War II veteran and Korean War Marine aviator Edwin Cartoski was named Veteran of the Year for the 1st Senatorial District by State Senator Anthony Palumbo during a ceremony at Peconic Landing, where he has lived since 2016.

May 30, 2023

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UHF Honors The Parker Jewish Institute’s Senior Vice President Lorraine Breuer as a Quality Improvement Champion

Lorraine Breuer, senior vice president of research and grants and compliance officer at Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, was recently honored by United Hospital Fund as a Quality Improvement Champion.

May 30, 2023

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SUNY Buffalo State adds new council members as president search begins

Kevin Horrigan, vice president of public affairs at People Inc., has been appointed by Governor Hochul to serve on the Buffalo State Council.

May 25, 2023

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Military Couple Wins Fairy Tale North Fork Wedding: 'Truly Deserving'

Lieutenants Edward Joseph Wright IV and Sarah Ritchie, both active-duty Coast Guard officers, were recently announced as the winners of Peconic Landing's 11th Annual Veterans Day Wedding Giveback.

May 23, 2023

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Jewish Senior Life Welcomes New Physician

Suzanne M. Gillespie, MD, RD, CMD, has joined the Medical Services team at Jewish Senior Life.

May 22, 2023

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Jewish Senior Life Announces New Success Coach

To continue to attract and retain high-quality health care workers in a highly competitive market, Jewish Senior Life has created a new support system to help employees achieve both professional and personal success. A new Life and Employment Success Coach position has been added, with Catrina Rockwell, MSW, stepping into the role.

May 22, 2023

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What Is the Difference Between a Skilled Nursing Facility and a Nursing Home?

Maria Hood, director of admissions at United Hebrew of New Rochelle, helps unravel the distinctions between skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes in a new interview with U.S. News & World Report.

May 19, 2023

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Money in the Morning - What is a LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY for Seniors? Better than Assisted Living?

Stuart Almer, president and CEO of Fountaingate Gardens, breaks down everything older adults need to know when considering moving themselves or an aging loved one to a Life Plan Community in a recent appearance on Money in the Morning with Mitch Goldberg.

May 19, 2023

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Jewish Senior Life and Jewish Senior Life Foundation Elect New Boards of Directors

Jewish Senior Life recently announced the election of three Officers and two new Directors of its Board for the 2023-2024 term. In addition, the Jewish Senior Life Foundation announced the election of two new Officers for the 2023-2024 term and one newly elected Director.

May 18, 2023

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Jefferson’s Ferry Foundation Hosts Its 18th Annual Gala

The Jefferson’s Ferry Foundation recently hosted its 18th Annual Gala, raising funds to support supplemental programming for Jefferson’s Ferry’s new Memory Care Wing, set to open later this year.

May 16, 2023
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