Assemblyman Mickey Kearns says the housing issue is just not a priority in Albany
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$500 Million Plan to Attract Life Sciences Industries to NYC Unveiled
The city plans on spending half a billion dollars over the next ten years to try and become a mecca for the burgeoning life sciences industry, including $100 million for a state-of-the-art research hub.
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Stephen Lipinksi Elected Board Chair
Stephen Lipinski, an Ithaca resident, and member of the Board of Directors at Franziska Racker Centers, has been elected to a two-year term as Chairman of the Board of Directors of CP of NYS.
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This Boxer’s Toughest Opponent is Cerebral Palsy
“The Champ” is training in the gym, covered in sweat, fighting his worst enemy: cerebral palsy.
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Photography Exhibit Features Works by Artists From CP of NYS Metro Services
The exhibit, called “Undissed and Very Able”, is now up at the Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning.
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Lawsuit Alleges Discrimination By Brooklyn City Councilman
A legislative aide who has Asperger’s Syndrome endured so much humiliation working in Brooklyn City Councilman Vincent Gentile’s office — including decapitated teddy bears left on his desk — that he had to quit, a $10 million lawsuit alleges.
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UCP of NYC Joins Partners Health Plan in Managed Care Model for New York Families with Disabilities
UCP of NYC has joined the five Downstate ARCs in Partners Health Plan (PHP) – a first-of-its-kind Fully Integrated Duals Advantage Plan (FIDA) to provide integrated health and long term care for dually eligible adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
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Gov May Ask Legislature for Term Limits
Cuomo’s agenda may include establishing a full-time Legislature with a commensurate boost in pay, establishing four year terms instead of the current two for the Senate and Assembly He may also ask for term limits for elected officials.
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Governor Signs Autism Support Bill
The bill sponsored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara will lead to a state autism action plan..
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“This is a Human Rights Issue”
More than 200 people to attended a rally at the Buffalo Science Museum calling on New York State to increase pay for direct care workers who deal with developmental disabilities.
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