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Boykin WARNS: Residents beware of Tax Rebate Scam

Posted on October 3, 2014 by John Bailey

WPCNR THE BOYKIN BEACON. From County Legislator, District 5, Benjamin Boykin. October 4, 2014:

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is warning residents about scam artists attempting to gain personal information by claiming victims are eligible for a tax rebate.

Initial reports are that the calls have been made in Central New York. However, the Department cautions all New Yorkers to be vigilant when being asked for personal information.

“Tax scammers will take advantage of any opportunity to solicit information-including social security numbers-from taxpayers,” New York State Taxpayer Rights Advocate Margaret Neri said in a statement.

The department always makes first contact by letter, which includes a phone number to verify that it was sent by the agency.

For the new Family Tax Relief and Property Tax Freeze Credits, the Department confirms eligibility using available data; taxpayers are not being contacted by telephone.

To report a scam, call the Attorney General’s Consumer Frauds and Protection Bureau – 1-800-771-7755.

Sincerely,

Health Departmentr Approves Montefiore-White Plains Hospital Partnership

Posted on October 2, 2014 by John Bailey

WPCNR HEALTH BIZ. From White Plains Hospital Medical Center. October 2, 2014:

Today, eight months after agreeing to a mutually beneficial partnership, Montefiore Health System and White Plains Hospital announced that their agreement has been approved by the New York State Public Health and Health Planning Council. Final approval by the State Health Commissioner is expected before the end of October, and once the partnership agreement is filed with the Secretary of State, the transaction will be complete.

When that occurs, White Plains Hospital will become a member of the Montefiore Health System, and will serve as the tertiary hub of Montefiore Health System’s growing Westchester network. The alliance will result in more advanced and coordinated care in the region.

“This is an innovative partnership that benefits both organizations, but most importantly, benefits the one million people living in Westchester,” said Jon B. Schandler, CEO of White Plains Hospital. “Together our organizations are better positioned to continue to enhance and expand the level of healthcare here in our community.”

Montefiore brings to the partnership its academic and research expertise as the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine; clinical expertise, including its notable Centers of Excellence in cancer care, transplantation and children’s health; and decades of experience providing integrated, well-coordinated care to improve the health and well-being of those with chronic diseases.

“This agreement will advance Montefiore’s integrated system of care and bring our academic medical expertise to White Plains,” said Steven M. Safyer, M.D., President and CEO of Montefiore Health System. “Working with our partners at White Plains Hospital and the private-practice physician community, we will deliver the best, most innovative care in Westchester and the region.”

Susan Fox, White Plains Hospital President, added, “We could not have made a better choice in selecting Montefiore as our partner. Our visions of providing high-quality care for our community are aligned, and we will expand our clinical services and operations by working closely with Montefiore. We will continue to invest in advanced tertiary services provided close to home.”

The regulatory approval process has been ongoing since both institutions announced their desire to form a strategic partnership in February. In April, CEOs from White Plains Hospital and Montefiore Health System signed formal documents outlining the partnership. The Project Review Committee of the State of New York Public Health and Health Planning Council voted unanimously to support the partnership on September 17^th.

Assemblyman Buchwald Hosts Small Business Non Profit Forum Tuesday

Posted on October 1, 2014 by John Bailey

WPCNR ASSEMBLY ROUNDS. From the Office of Assemblyman David Buchwald. October 2, 2014:

Assemblyman David Buchwald (D-Westchester) announced that he will be hosting his third Small Business Forum on Tuesday October 7th, with this one focused on the important topic of how small businesses and nonprofits interact. The goal of the meeting is to facilitate an exchange of ideas and to understand the priorities and concerns of the business and nonprofit communities in Westchester County.

It will be an in-depth conversation with experts on how these two types of organizations can work to help each other and what resources are available for their use. Assemblyman Buchwald is pleased to be hosting this forum at the White Plains Public Library located at 100 Martine Ave., and the public is invited to participate. The forum will begin promptly at 9:30am and will conclude at 11am.

Please RSVP with Assemblyman Buchwald’s District Office Director Alex Roithmayr at 914-244-4450 or [email protected]

Johnny V. Reminisces with GWU Professor about Meeting Jackie Robinson on Happy Felton’s Knothole Gang at Old Ebbets Field

Posted on September 30, 2014 by John Bailey

The legendary Happy Felton (right), with Knothole Gang Members, Richard and Barry Zamov in the 1950s. Both grew boys grew to be educators, Richard (below with John Vorperian (left) on the set of BEYOND THE GAME, teaches Sociology at George Washington University, leading a course on Jackie Robinson’s Legacy, and Barry teaches in Florida.

WPCNR SPORTS. From John Vorperian, Host, White Plains TV’s BEYOND THE GAME. September 30, 2014:

Dr. Richard Zamov, Director of the Jackie Robinson Project at George Washington University, reminisces with WPTV Sports Personality, Johnny V. this evening at 10 P.M. on Cablevision Channel 76 in White Plains, and countywide at 10 P.M. on Verizon Fios Channel 45.

Dr. Zamov and his brother, Barry grew up loving the Brooklyn Dodgers, appearing once on the best pre-game show of all time, Happy Felton’s Knothole Gang, telecast before Dodger home games on the old Channel 9, where they met and shook hands with the great Jackie Robinson.

Dr.Zamov’s meeting with Jackie turned into a major force in his life. He teaches a Sociology Course at GWU: SOC 2151.10 (32224) “Jackie Robinson: Race, Sports & The American Dream. As chairman of the Jackie Robinson Society, he has introduced Mr. Robinson’s role as an informal civil rights leader to more than 1,200 students attending 14 schools in six states, the District of Columbia and Japan.

Dr. Zamov received a Certificate of Recognition from White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach at his appearance in The Edge at White Plains Public Library in September, and the Westchester County Board of Legislators declared September 18 “Jackie Robinson, the Man and His Legacy,” Day.

The interview will also be shown at 9 P.M. onFriday