Press Center and Media Advisories
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Feb 21, 2024
A portion of New York’s huge, unprecedented reserves must be used to close the Medicaid Health Insurance funding gap, prevent slashing of…
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Feb 20, 2024
A portion of New York’s huge, unprecedented reserves must be used to close the Medicaid Health Insurance funding gap, prevent slashing of…
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Feb 14, 2024
Statement of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East on the results of the special election in New York’s 3rd Congressional District:
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Feb 13, 2024
On Valentine’s Day, Tonawanda Nursing Home workers at Schofield Residence will show dedication to providing quality care for residents with…
Feb 9, 2024
Community Coalition kick-off event in Governor's hometown adds to growing chorus of hospitals, health care workers, legislators, community,…
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Feb 7, 2024
Community Coalition kicks off joint effort to demand full funding for Medicaid Health Insurance Program
in Governor’s Hometown
WEEKLY CLIPS
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Nov 28, 2018
QUEENSBURY — Low pay and expensive health insurance is leaving the Centers nursing homes understaffed, workers said as they picketed outside…
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Nov 27, 2018
A timeline for the shutdown of Emerald South Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has been set, with closure expected by late January.
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Nov 13, 2018
The New York State Department of Health appointed The Grand Healthcare System to operate Emerald North and Emerald South Nursing and…
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Oct 17, 2018
NEW YORK, N.Y.—Jonathan Smith, head of the New York Metro Area Postal Union, entered the Hunts Point Station post office in the Bronx on the…
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Oct 16, 2018
Health care employment in the state increased by more than 18% in the past 10 years, more than double the growth rate of overall employment,…
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Oct 15, 2018
The CMS is looking to increase its oversight of post-acute care settings through new civil money penalties on nursing home staff and a new…