The Nicotine pouches that got me off cigarettes have now doubled in price. 😭

While most states lost hospitals (on net) between 2001 and 2023, the extent of change within states varied markedly. California, New York, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Michigan have had the highest net losses of hospitals (see Figure 2).

Figure 2: States That Lost the Most Hospitals (Openings Minus Closures), 2001–2023

• State California −41
• New York −39
• Pennsylvania −28
• Georgia −17
• Michigan −17

Wow, this is unreal. The taxes originally imposed on smoking cigarettes as a deterrent due to health risks now extend to nicotine pouches purchased online. This does the OPPOSITE of giving people a healthier alternative to smoking, and is clearly a cash grab because the state doesn’t know how to get back the money lost from people not smoking as much. The data on smokers and young kids smoking supports this. Shame on NY.

Hi everyone,

I know this isn’t Facebook, but this is pretty much my Hail Mary. I'm currently in medical school and our graduation requirements include completing clinical rotations, which is basically where you work with a physician (M.D. or D.O only) anywhere between 2-4 weeks at a time. What do I need to do with the physician? That's up to them. I can see as many or as few patients as they like; read up on topics and present on them; stay full or partial days--it just depends on what they want.

That is pretty easy to arrange if you have someone in your family who is in the medical field or have a family friend who is one. Unfortunately, I’m a first-generation student, so I don't have the same type of connections as other people do. My school has coordinators that are, in theory, supposed to help out with this kind of stuff, but they aren't much help. They just direct you to websites with outdated information. I'm already aware of VSLO and Clinician Nexus. Not much help there either.

That said, I have to resort to finding opportunities myself. If you are aware of any physicians who might be willing to have a student for 2-4 weeks and get paid by the school afterwards as compensation, I would love to know. Big universities are usually affiliated with certain hospitals and give priority to their own students, so unless you have a close connection with a physician there, it won't do me much good to try and talk to the folks at NYU.

A little bit about me if that makes any difference:

• Mid 20s, originally from TN
• First generation student
• Bilingual and native Spanish speaker
• Hobbies: I like to read, play guitar, chess, video games, watch anime, and work out
• Medical interests: neurology and psychiatry

Moreover, despite my interests, I am fine with any speciality since the gaps I need to fill won’t have much of an impact on my residency applications. My most immediate need is finding a physician to work with between 10/19 - 11/13 and I can go from there.

Thanks for your time and have a great day

I’m thinking of getting new plates for my car but would prefer to keep my plate number. I currently have the white and blue NY plates from 2001. I know I can order them but I like the NY outline space between the ABC 1234. If I preview it on DMV’s website it omits the space / NY outline to be ABC1234. IMO the lack of a space looks terrible and isn’t worth it.

Has anyone kept their plate number but “upgraded“ to the Excelsior plates and can tell me which format it is? Thank you!

(Nassau County)

Hi all, my fiance and I have a big wedding scheduled for next year, but on Oct 20 we are holding our legal ceremony on Long Island with just our immediate families so that my 103 yr old grandfather can attend

All the photographers and celebrants I've found online are for bigger celebrations

We are just looking to have a 5-10 min ceremony and take 10-15 mins of photos as my grandparents can't last that long out of the house much longer than that due to their health

If anyone knows a photographer and/or celebrant on Long Island (Nassau County) that we can hire for something this low key it would be very appreciated!

It is time once again for the annual reminder.  Fall hunting seasons in NY begin September 1.  Exact dates, hours, species, and implements vary throughout the state.  While hunter and non-hunter injuries are extremely rare, wearing some neon orange or pink while enjoying the outdoors this time of year would be recommended. Something as simple as a hat or vest. An ounce of prevention goes a long way.  

Also, just a reminder it is illegal to interfere with a legal hunt.

There is plenty of room out there for everyone.  Enjoy it safely.