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Letter: New York must increase funding to nursing homes

Peter Eimer, CEO of Brothers of Mercy, calls on elected officials to provide increased funding for New York's nursing homes in a new opinion piece in The Buffalo News.

December 9, 2021

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Jewish Senior Life Earns LGBT Care Platinum Level Designation

Jewish Senior Life has earned the SAGECare Platinum Credential through Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE). SAGE is a national advocacy and services non-profit organization providing training and consulting on LGBT aging issues in order to improve the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender older adults.

December 8, 2021

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RiverSpring Living President and CEO Daniel Reingold Appointed to New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams Transition Team

RiverSpring Living President and CEO Daniel Reingold has been appointed to New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams’ transition team.

December 7, 2021

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Veterans are Celebrated at the Knolls

A new article by Arlene Grauer, a resident of The Knolls, tells the story of how she and her fellow residents banded together to coordinate a Veterans Day celebration for the veterans and spouses of deceased veterans living in their community.

December 7, 2021

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TF Cornerstone Completes 1,194-Unit Residential Complex In Hunter’s Point South, Queens

TF Cornerstone has completed its dual-tower residential complex at 52-03 and 52-41 Center Boulevard in Hunter’s Point, Queens. Together, the buildings comprise 1,194 rental units, including 719 permanently affordable homes; a 150-vehicle parking garage; and a 7,700-square-foot community center. Of the units, 100 will be reserved for low-income senior households that will have access to on-site social support provided by Selfhelp Community Services.

December 6, 2021

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New York nursing homes distribute COVID booster shots as omicron variant enters U.S.

Marie Aydelotte, chief medical officer at Jewish Senior Life, and Mark Irwin, director of nursing at Kirkhaven, discuss their facilities' efforts to administer COVID-19 booster shots to residents in a new interview with WROC.

December 3, 2021

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Jewish Senior Life Employee Honored as Professional of the Year by LeadingAge New York

Christine Van Vessem, vice president of staff development and quality management at Jewish Senior Life, has been honored as Professional of the Year by LeadingAge New York for her leadership, excellence and professionalism.

December 2, 2021

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Long Island hospitals seek to create extra capacity for potential surge in COVID-19 infections

Stuart Almer, president and CEO of Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, discusses potential changes to nursing home visitation guidelines based on a potential surge in COVID-19 cases in a new interview with News 12 Long Island.

December 2, 2021

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Jewish Senior Life Employee Honored as Employee of Distinction by LeadingAge New York

Marion Betron, certified nursing assistant III at Jewish Senior Life, has been recognized as an Employee of Distinction by LeadingAge New York.

December 1, 2021

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The Osborn Pavilion Named a “Best Nursing Home” by U.S. News & World Report

The Osborn Pavilion has been recognized as a “Best Nursing Home” for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report and is one of only two skilled nursing facilities in Westchester County to achieve the prestigious designation this year.

November 29, 2021
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