Upstate New York Nursing Home to Pay Over $7 Million PenaltyUpstate New York Nursing Home to Pay Over $7 Million PenaltyA nursing home in Upstate New York will pay $7,168,000 for the submission of false claims to the Medicaid program for worthless services provided to residents.James KellyJames Kelly
Incentives Expanded for NY Senior HomeownersIncentives Expanded for NY Senior HomeownersNew legislation signed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul looks to provide more tax relief for especially older homeowner in the state.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Broome Officials Remind Pandemic Food Assistance AvailableBroome Officials Remind Pandemic Food Assistance AvailableBroome officials say they want to make sure qualified households know Pandemic EBT benefits are still available.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Action for Older Person's New Director on Close UpAction for Older Person's New Director on Close UpAction for Older Persons new Executive Director, Robbie Smolinsky, is the guest on the weekly, local public affairs program, Southern Tier Close Up.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Corona Testing and Insurance Coverage Info.Corona Testing and Insurance Coverage Info.Governor Andrew Cuomo's office issues a slew of news releases and made appearances regarding state response to COVID-19.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
2020 New York Budget Includes Fracking Ban and Legal Pot2020 New York Budget Includes Fracking Ban and Legal PotIn his budget address January 21, Cuomo said he would introduce a bill to permanently ban fracking.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Welfare Fraud Shut DownWelfare Fraud Shut DownOver a half million dollars in fraudulently obtained welfare payments are back in the public’s bank account in Delaware County.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Willow Point Gets Three StarsWillow Point Gets Three StarsWillow Point Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has received a three-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Medicaid Fraud SentencesMedicaid Fraud SentencesThe operators of a Binghamton medical transportation and taxi service are not going to jail for defrauding the Medicaid system. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Taking Medicaid for a RideTaking Medicaid for a RideThe owner of a Broome County taxi cab company admits he operated without a license, getting him over $100,000 dollars in Medicaid payments.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte