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Gittel’s Law: New legislation ensures justice for survivors of provider misconduct

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Jan. 21, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Assembly Member Sam Berger and Senator Nathalia Fernandez have championed a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at protecting mental health patients from sexual abuse by their providers. The legislation, known as Gittel’s Law, was signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Dec. 21. It broadens New York…

The Q4 bus will be free starting this Sunday

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Sep. 22, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan The Q4 bus which runs from Jamaica toward Cambria Heights will be fare-free starting this Sunday, Sept. 24 — and will last for at least six months and possibly up to a year.  The first-of-its-kind initiative is part of the MTA’s pilot program to determine how free service affects…
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