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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month- Senator Oppenheimer is Living Proof that Early Detection is Key to Breast Cancer Survival

Posted by Chelsea Kadish on Thursday, October 1st, 2009

Senator Suzi Oppenheimer (D-Mamaroneck) reminds New Yorkers that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and marks this occasion by urging all women to schedule their annual mammogram.

Medical professionals recommend that women receive a clinical breast exam beginning at age 20 and thereafter a minimum of once every three years until the age of 40. Women over 40 should undergo clinical breast exams every year.

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SENATE PASSES LANDMARK CONSUMER PROTECTION BILL

Posted by Chelsea Kadish on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Legislation Safeguards Seniors Entering into Life Settlement Insurance Arrangements

Senator Suzi Oppenheimer (D-Mamaroneck) today announced passage of legislation, S.3655A (Breslin), to protect individuals who, for various reasons, choose to sell their life insurance policies.

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NYS Senate Westchester Delegation to Hold Hearings on Executive Budget for 2010-11

Posted by Chelsea Kadish on Thursday, March 11th, 2010

 

In an effort to more effectively advocate for the needs and concerns of their constituents, the five New York senators representing Westchester County will convene a public hearing to assess the priorities and impacts of Governor Paterson’s proposed SFY 2010-2011 budget on the residents, communities, organizations and elected officials of Westchester.  Senator Suzi Oppenheimer chairs the Westchester Senate delegation, which includes Senators Ruth Hassell-Thompson, Jeff Klein, Vincent Leibell, and Andrea Stewart-Cousins.

 

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Senator Suzi Oppenheimer Urges All Women to Get a Mammogram This Mother's Day

Posted by Chelsea Kadish on Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Senator Suzi Oppenheimer (D-Mammaroneck) today urged all women to give themselves the gift of peace of mind this Mother’s Day by scheduling an appointment for a mammogram. The Senator joined with the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program in their annual Mother’s Day mammography campaign.

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Senator Suzi Oppenheimer Receives Partners in Quality Award for Her Commitment to Advancing Quality Services for Seniors

Posted by Suzi Oppenheimer on Thursday, May 6th, 2010
Senators Suzi Oppenheimer and Jeff Klein, and Assemblyman George Latimer receive the Partners in Quality Award from United Hebre

 

Senator is Honored by United Hebrew of New Rochelle and the NY Association of Homes and Services for the Aging

On Friday, April 30th, Senator Suzi Oppenheimer (D-Mamaroneck) was presented with the “Partners in Quality” Award by the New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (NYAHSA) and United Hebrew of New Rochelle.  The award recognizes the Senator’s commitment and dedication on behalf senior citizens throughout her district and the state.

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Senator Oppenheimer Hosts Caregiver Support Seminar at White Plains High School

Posted by Suzi Oppenheimer on Thursday, October 14th, 2010
Senator Oppenheimer with Judy Santamaria, Director of the VNSNY Caregiver Services, at the Senator’s Caregiver Support Seminar.

On October 13, 2010, Senator Suzi Oppenheimer (D-Mamaroneck) sponsored a free caregiver seminar in the Atrium of White Plains High School. The event featured experts from the Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) who offered tips and techniques for taking care of loved ones and preventing caregiver burnout.

White Plains School Superintendent Christopher Clouet welcomed the audience and introduced the Senator, saying “Senator Oppenheimer has the vision to bring community members together to discuss and strategize on the delicate issues facing caregivers. The school district is delighted to host this important event.”

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Legislature Authorizes SUNY Purchase to Build Senior Learning Community

Posted by Suzi Oppenheimer on Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

Senator Suzi Oppenheimer is pleased to announce legislative passage of her bill, S. 1846A, which would allow SUNY Purchase to lease land for the development of a senior residential learning center on campus.  The senior facility would be operated by the Purchase College Advancement Corporation, a not-for-profit corporation.

University officials and interested seniors have long advocated for a residential learning community for seniors and sought legislators help in approving this public-private partnership.

“We are extremely grateful to Senator Oppenheimer and the NYS Senate for passage of the bill, which will provide for the ability of Purchase College to finally begin to develop a senior learning community. This is a win win for our students, faculty and the community," said SUNY Purchase President Thomas Schwartz.

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