The hospital has one of the worst rates in New York of these cases among Medicare patients. Accidentally leaving objects in surgery patients is a rare medical error that should never happen.
An advisory commission of health experts will advise Governor Kathy Hochul to work on the poor quality of New York hospitals, among other recommendations.
The New York Public Campaign Finance Program, first used in the 2024 election, is one of a few that matches contributions by politicians to their own campaigns.
Law enforcement are investigating whether Caleb Slater allegedly paid people in exchange for donations to get money from the New York State Public Campaign Finance Program during the 2024 election.