US News and World Report has issued the following ratings. Of all 180 hospitals in the New York, New York metropolitan area, the 53 listed below are the top-ranking. This metro area, also called NYC, includes Long Island, Westchester County, and northern New Jersey. The following are two nearby hospitals. Compare and decide which one you'd want your family to be treated at.

MONTEFIORI: 14

Ranked #15 in New York

Ranked #14 in New York metro area

Lavender is an herb. The flower and the oil of lavender are scientifically used to make medicine.

Lavender is used for restlessness, insomnia, nervousness, and depression. It is also used for a variety of digestive complaints including abdominal swelling from gas in the intestinal or peritoneal cavity, loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea, intestinal gas, and upset stomach.

Some people use lavender for painful conditions including migraine headaches, toothaches, sprains, nerve pain, sores, and joint pain. It is also used for acne and cancer, and to promote menstruation.

Hidden between inspirational advice is 'Sunscreen absorbed into the skin might be worse for you than sunshine. Get the right amount of sunshine.'

A brand that outfits fitness groupies, runners, and yogis, the company has left people shaking their heads at their marketing campaign.

Squeezed between a stream of advice: “Sunscreen absorbed into the skin might be worse for you than sunshine. Get the right amount of sunshine.

On May 28, 2014, City Islanders and Friends submitted to NYC DOT four (4) questions about the "newest" proposed City Island Bridge raised by members of the 1200 + member Facebook group. This was the day before their scheduled "Open House" at P.S. 175 on May 29, 2014.

The group founder was hoping to avoid "We'll get back to you" and was given assurance that they would be prepared to answer my question the next day at the public event, but that was not to be.

After waiting for over 6 weeks and several follow-up calls, they've responded in writing.