Friday, February 1, 2013
Westchester Square News: Bronx Hails Koch
Westchester Square News: Bronx Hails Koch: --> Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. issued the following statement on the passing of Mayor Ed Koch: BRONX, NEW YORK...
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Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. issued the following statement on the passing of Mayor Ed Koch:
BRONX, NEW YORK, February 1- “Today the Bronx is mourning the death of a son and one of the city’s greatest and most charismatic public leaders. Mayor Ed Koch was a man of wit and wisdom, a leader who helped lift our city out of the brink of bankruptcy, raising our spirits along the way and securing New York’s place as the capital of the world.
“Mayor Koch was always proud of his Bronx roots. During his administration he helped rebuild the South Bronx, creating a task force that helped restore burned-out buildings while creating new, thriving communities—work that still resonates to this day. He was a man of deep devotion, who after leaving office continued to inspire New Yorkers through his activism and his commitment to a city he fiercely loved.
“While we mourn his loss we honor his legacy, commitment to civil rights and his civic leadership, which will forever live in our hearts and in the millions of lives he touched. On behalf of the 1.4 million residents of the Bronx, I would like to extend our most heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this very difficult time,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.
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Monday, January 28, 2013
Westchester Square News: Flu Shots
Westchester Square News: Flu Shots: --> BRONX, NEW YORK, January 28- Council Member James Vacca and the Visiting Nurse Service of New York offered free flu shots for ...
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BRONX, NEW YORK, January 28- Council Member James Vacca and the Visiting Nurse Service of New York offered free flu shots for Bronx residents at Vacca’s office, located at 3040 East Tremont Avenue. Vacca was pleased to join the first two constituents who came for their free shots, (Left to Right) Emilio Abbamonte and Florence Smith, who received their shots from VNSNY’s Ann Royston.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Westchester Square News: Monte Takes Over Westchester Sq. Hospital
Westchester Square News: Monte Takes Over Westchester Sq. Hospital: --> BRONX, NEW YORK, January 25- The Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York approved Montefiore Medical Center’s b...
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BRONX, NEW YORK, January 25- The Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York approved Montefiore Medical Center’s bid to acquire the facilities of New York Westchester Square Medical Center (NYWSMC), a Bronx, N.Y., neighborhood hospital that has operated under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for nearly seven years.
“Montefiore has a longstanding commitment to its community. We want to provide vital healthcare services that are forward-thinking, coordinated and patient-centered, and in so doing, safeguard jobs and support local businesses,” said Steven M. Safyer, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Montefiore. “Our model is based on the belief that comprehensive and well-managed care improves patients’ overall well-being.”
The new facility will be renamed Montefiore Westchester Square. The plan is to have a full-service emergency department, an ambulatory surgery center and, over time, comprehensive primary and specialty care services.
Montefiore is committed to preserving as many jobs as possible and will begin working closely with NYWSMC’s labor unions to identify qualified staff eligible for hire by Montefiore. “The physicians and staff at NYWSMC have maintained the highest level of professionalism at a time when the medical center was under financial stress and its future uncertain,” Dr. Safyer said. “They have sustained the warm and caring environment that has characterized this institution for many years.”
NYWSMC was founded in 1929. Approximately half of NYWSMC’s physicians currently have privileges at Montefiore; others have the option of applying for privileges.
The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, is supported by $20 million in funding available under the state’s Health Efficiency and Affordability Law. Closing is expected to take place in March.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Westchester Square News: Maritime Snaps Losing Streak
Westchester Square News: Maritime Snaps Losing Streak : --> BRONX, NEW YORK, January 23- The Maritime basketball team snapped a four-game losing streak in dominating fashion on Tuesday ...
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