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Senator Admas attended the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Empire CareMore Care Center in Brooklyn. 

The Care Center will cater to Medicare beneficiaries in Kings County and their caregivers, offering services such as podiatry, diabetic education and management, fall prevention, blood pressure monitoring and more. The center includes comfortable and safe exam tables, lightweight doors, and low-glare accessories. It also has a gym-like area with equipment devoted to strengthening exercises as well as classrooms for socializing and learning. The Care Center will be available exclusively to members of certain Empire Medicare Advantage plans.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will present information to community leaders and individuals affected by Hurricane SANDY on how to handle next year's income tax filings, FEMA benefits along with other topics.

Sunday, December 16, 2012 @ 2pm
Brown Memorial Baptist Church 
484 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
(corner of Gates Avenue)
 
For more information please call, (718)638-6121.

Dr. Tolonda Tolbert has been living in Lefferts Gardens for the past 10 years. She fell in love with the “old-school” community feel of the diverse neighborhood, where people watch out for each other’s children and can often be found sitting with a neighbor on the stoop with a glass of wine during the summer.

The NYC Health Dept. has issued the following recommendations for vaccinating against meningitis after a recent increase in cases:

Meningococcal vaccine should be offered to HIV-infected men who are New York City residents and who report intimate contact with a man met either through an online website, digital application ("app"), or at a bar or party since September 1, 2012.

Senator Adams joined Congressman Ed Towns at the 25th annual Thanksgiving Senior Luncheon. Hundreds of seniors were served a full meal with music and raffles.

"Law enforcement has heard our plea, and we commend them for their swift and responsive action.  This is a great example of what is possible when the NYPD engages in good coordinated police work.  A suspect, Salvatore Perrone, has been identified, apprehended and charged with the murder of 3 Brooklyn shopkeepers of Middle Eastern descent.  While nothing can replace the lives of Mohammed Gebeli, Isaac Kadare and Rahmatollah Vahidipour, hopefully some comfort will be gained knowing that this murderer is off our streets. Additionally, we plan to convene a meeting with retailers in the next couple of days to renew our call for the installation of surveillance cameras in their establishments."

Realizing the importance of giving and appreciation, especially the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Senator Eric Adams distributed turkeys to churches and senior centers in the 20th Senate District for the Thanksgiving holiday.