From The Desk Of Senator Kemp Hannon
Written by Kemp Hannon Friday, 25 January 2013 00:00
“Effective January 19, a new state law will enhance the fight against breast cancer,” said Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau).
The new law requires that all mammography reports provided by doctors must now include a notification to patients when it is determined that they have dense breast tissue. Patients also must be informed about the importance of discussing additional screening options with their doctor.
“Research shows that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to find cancer on a mammogram and may be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer,” said Hannon. “But according to a recent poll, 95 percent of women are unaware of their own breast density.”
This new law will help to ensure that women throughout New York have access to the important medical information they need to make smart decisions about their own health care.
For more information on the new breast density information law, please visit www.kemphannon.com.
News
Thursday, 20 June 2013 00:00
Three outstanding students from Levittown and Island Trees middle schools were recently recognized by the Levittown Community Council (LCC) for their outstanding volunteer work.
Clare Del Gross, an 8th grader from Jonas E. Salk Middle School, was selected as the first place winner in the council’s annual contest.
Wednesday, 19 June 2013 00:00
The members of the eighth-grade graduating class at Jonas E. Salk Middle School proceeded down the aisles of the school’s gymnasium in a ceremonial moving-up tradition, as proud parents and family members watched from the bleachers. Class officers led the salute to the flag, after which the eighth-grade chorus, conducted by Lisa Levenberg, sang the national anthem.
Sports
Thursday, 20 June 2013 00:00
The Girls U10 Wildcats soccer team prevailed on June 2 in the Eastern New York Upper 90 State Cup Tournament. The tournament commenced on Mother’s Day, with the Wildcats traveling to White Plains and culminated in an early morning finals played at Stringham Park, upstate, in LaGrange.
In the final game, the Wildcats held the lead through both halves and emerged victorious in the month long tournament. The Wildcats would like to thank their coaches for all of their hard work and dedication. Follow the Levittown Wildcats on Facebook.
Thursday, 20 June 2013 00:00
Town Supervisor Kate Murray recently hosted Levittown P.A.L “Lacrosse Day” ceremonies honoring Levittown lacrosse founders (front, left to right) Norman A. Murray, Bill Mueller and Coach Dolph Queripel who represented the late Al Lucas. Also attending the “Lacrosse Day” festivities were Michael Quinn, Assemblyman Dave McDonough, Levittown Community Council President Kevin Regan, Legislator Dennis Dunne, Senator Kemp Hannon and P.A.L. Lacrosse Director Michael Nelson.
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