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Community Bands Together for Crime Prevention
25 years of National Night Out

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New York, New York - August 6, 2008 — Yesterday, as the summer humidity subsided,  if only for a day, police officers from throughout the five boroughs of New York City gathered in local communities to take part in the “National Night Out Against Crime” – now a quarter-century-long tradition. As always, managed care organization Health Plus was present to support the cause and to support the day’s activities, sponsoring over 30 events around town.

Each event was brimming with Health Plus staff and volunteers, representatives from the New York Police Department and the Fire Department of New York, as well as many top city officials, including Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, all working hard to ensure a safe and successful “night out.” 

As part of the day’s activities, Health Plus was saluted by various NYPD precincts and community groups, and was presented with certificates of recognition for their continued support in the fight for a crime-free New York, including a Citation of Honor from New York State Assemblywoman Ellen Young. 

“This is a very important event for all communities,” said Tom Early, Executive Director of Health Plus, “and I think it is even important for our city’s youth.  It’s not easy to be a kid in a big city, but hopefully events like this will make it easier for youngsters to understand the positive roles that city agencies, especially the NYPD, can have in their lives.  At Health Plus, we are proud to be a part of National Night Out, and look forward to being back as a sponsor again, next year.”


Josephine Marino, Suhad Kazma, and Ada Rodriguez share a laugh with members of the New York Police Department during an event with Staten Islands 120th, 122nd and 123rd Precincts of the New York City Police Department.

Josette Pagan, Manuel Antonio Quezada, and Salvatore Valle stand alongside New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, during an event with the 23rd and 25th Precincts of the New York City Police Department.

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Health Plus, a not-for-profit, multi-cultural organization, is one of the fastest growing managed care organizations in New York City. It was established in 1984 with a commitment to provide coordinated quality health care and improving access to health care for uninsured and underserved families. In its annual review of managed care plans, the New York State Department of Health ranked Health Plus as the top plan for quality in its 2002 and 2003 "Consumer's Guide to Medicaid Managed Care in New York City." Health Plus is New York City's leading provider of Child Health Plus, a New York State Department of Health program that offers parents FREE or low-cost health insurance for children under the age of 19. "CRAIN'S New York Business" magazine ranked Health Plus fifth among the largest health maintenance organizations in the New York area.