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New legislation eliminates cost-sharing for lung cancer screenings, championing early detection in NY

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Jun. 13, 2024 By Anthony Medina Health insurance companies in New York State, including Medicaid, may soon be required to cover and eliminate cost-sharing for lung cancer screening and follow-up testing for all asymptomatic individuals. Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., representing neighborhoods in District 15, including Middle Village and Woodhaven, announced this month that his…
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State Senator Addabbo’s bill directing mobile sports tax revenue to gambling addiction services passes in Albany

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Jun. 13, 2024 By Anthony Medina New York State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. has heralded another significant milestone in the sports gambling industry as his introduced legislation to authorize 1% of mobile sports tax revenue for gambling addiction services passed in Albany this month.  The New York State Senate approval of Addabbo’s sponsored bill,…
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Congressman Suozzi joins delegation to Normandy in commemoration of 80th Anniversary of D-Day

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Jun. 12, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Congressman Tom Suozzi was part of a bipartisan congressional delegation that joined President Joe Biden in Normandy, France, earlier last week to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.  The eastern Queens representative, who also represents Nassau County, was among thousands around the world who commemorated the anniversary of the…
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Candidate forums held for Assembly District 37 candidates; Incumbent Ardila a no-show at both events

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Jun. 12, 2024 By Czarinna Andres and Anthony Medina Two candidate forums were recently held for candidates vying for the New York State Assembly District 37 seat. The Ridgewood Property Owners and Civic Association held its candidate forum on Thursday, June 6, in Ridgewood. Days later, on Tuesday, June 11, the Western Queens Independent Democratic…
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