New legislation for NY veterans

Gov. Hochul signed veteran-friendly legislation spearheaded by state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Woodhaven) last week, his office announced.

The bill, S1671A/A6140, requires the state’s Small Business Revolving Loan Fund to target and market to veteran-owned enterprises and service disabled veteran-owned enterprises, ensuring their access to vital financial resources.

Assemblywoman Vivian Cook (D-Jamaica) carried the bill in Assembly.

“This new law is a testament to our unwavering commitment to supporting veterans and their entrepreneurial spirit,” Addabbo said in a press release. “... Our veterans have sacrificed so much for our nation, and it’s only fitting that we provide them with the support they need to thrive in the civilian sector.”

Addabbo also lauded the establishment of VIP NY, an initiative that reserves ten percent of available internships in the state’s Assembly Youth Participation program and the Senate Student Program exclusively for honorably discharged veterans. Q

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of Genting America’s East, the driving force behind the Resorts World New York City casino in South Ozone Park, was celebrated for his contributions to the MediSys Health Network, which includes JHMC, Flushing Hospital Medical Center and the centers’ smaller health facilities.

JHMC said on Instagram that DeSalvio and Resorts World’s donations over the years have positively impacted the hospital’s healthcare team, patients and the local community.

“Robert DeSalvio of Resorts World has made an indelible mark our on community ...,” the JHMC spokesman said via email. “Through the years Resorts World New York City has been a generous benefactor to those in need, donating over $5 million to local charities and organizations, including the MediSys Health Network.

“Bob and his team at Resorts World have not only provided financial support to our hospitals but have also dedicated their time and energy to our causes, including our pediatric emergency department and our pediatric inpatient unit.

“Bob and the Resorts World team were also there for us during the Covid pandemic, feeding and supplying our front-line staff. Most recently, they lent their support to our cancer care program, which we created last year in partnership with Memorial Sloan ...”

Resorts World has helped JHMC organize employee health fairs, and it has donated $10,000 in protective equipment and $15,000 for the purchase of iPads for patients during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, according to