John Metaxas

Valerie Fund Helps Young Cancer Patients Live More Normal Lives

For children with cancer and blood disorders, living a normal life is a challenge, but it’s one eased by the people at the Valerie Fund, WCBS 880′s John Metaxas reported.

2012/06/08

Kelly Rice and her son Thomas (credit: Valerie Fund)

Valerie Fund Inspires People To Fight Cancer, Blood Disorders

The Valerie Fund’s help has inspired families and a whole town to come out and rally for the cause of fighting cancer and blood disorders, WCBS 880′s John Metaxas reported.

2012/06/07

Valerie Fund Inspires Young Cancer Patients To Seek Bright Futures

For cancer patients who once saw darkness ahead, there is now light, and a bright future helping others. It’s because of the help of the Valerie Fund, WCBS 880′s John Metaxas reported.

2012/06/06

Mariah Martinez and her mother (credit: Valerie Fund)

Valerie Fund Inspires Teens With Leukemia

For teenagers with leukemia, there is hope, and it comes from the Valerie Fund, as WCBS 880′s John Metaxas found out.

2012/06/05

Valerie Fund Helps Young Patients Keep Spirits High

For young people with serious illnesses, the Valerie Fund is a becon of hope, WCBS 880′s John Metaxas reported.

2012/06/04

The old St. Nicholas Church - New York, NY (file / credit: Grisha Ressatar)

Rebuilding Of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Moves Forward

The effort to rebuild St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, destroyed on 9/11, is moving ahead.

2012/04/25

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Cuomo Appoints Ex-Gov. Paterson To MTA Board

Former Gov. David Paterson has worn many different hats and now he’s trying on a new one.

2012/04/23

Kenneth Chamberlain (credit: Family Handout)

Lawyer For Family Of Kenneth Chamberlain ID’s Cop Who Allegedly Shouted Racial Slur Before Shooting

The lawyer for the family of shooting victim Kenneth Chamberlain said he’d like to see an indictment against White Plains Officer Steven Hart.

2012/04/20

New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly (file / credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Police Commissioner Ray Kelly Said He Has No Plans To Run For Mayor

“Certainly flattering to be spoken about, but I have no plans to run for elected office,” Kelly told reporters on Wednesday.

2012/04/18

Branford Attaches Cameras To Cops In The Field

Branford is pushing the concept of squad car dachcams a quantum leap forward with miniature cameras that attach to the shirt lapels of police officers.

2012/03/16

Jacobi Medical Center - Bronx, NY (file / credit: NYC HHC)

Jacobi Medical Center In The Bronx Named Worst Hospital In The Country

According to Consumer Reports, 30 of the over 50 lowest-rated hospitals in the country are in the New York City metropolitan area.

2012/03/02

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (file / credit: Governor's Office)

Gov. Chris Christie Presents Budget With Tax Cut

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is proposing a $32.1 billion budget for the next fiscal year – a 3.7 percent increase.

2012/02/21

Officer Brennan with his wife and family. (credit: CBS 2)

Officer Wounded In Brooklyn Shooting Released From Hospital, Welcomed Home By Giants’ Justin Tuck

Officer Kevin Brennan was all smiles as hundreds of uniformed officers gave him a hero’s send-off from Bellevue Hospital. He also got a very special visitor as he returned home to Long Island.

2012/02/10

Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks - Albany, NY - Oct 17, 2011 (credit: Governor's Office)

Gov. Andrew Cuomo Unveils Budget, Proposes Major Pension & School Reforms

Governor Cuomo is trying to use state money in a carrot and stick approach to get major and long overdue reforms.

2012/01/17

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli (file / credit: Comptroller's Office)

DiNapoli: Economic View Shaky As Cuomo Prepares Budget

As Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to present his budget proposal for the coming fiscal year, a state financial report shows the boomlet that appeared briefly in the spring has fizzled.

2012/01/16

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