Rockville Centre, New York

Survivors Overwhelmingly Reject The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre's Plan Of Reorganization

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Sabato, Aprile 13, 2024

NEW YORK, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in a landmark victory for victims of sex abuse ("Survivors"), the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre ("Diocese") announced that Survivors overwhelmingly rejected its reorganization plan, which was opposed by the Creditors' Committee.

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  • NEW YORK, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in a landmark victory for victims of sex abuse ("Survivors"), the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre ("Diocese") announced that Survivors overwhelmingly rejected its reorganization plan, which was opposed by the Creditors' Committee.
  • According to the Diocese, a "supermajority" of Survivors rejected the Diocese's reorganization plan.
  • On April 12, the Diocese filed a motion to dismiss its own bankruptcy because the Survivors rejected its plan.
  • In rejecting the plan, Survivors demonstrated strength and unity and demonstrated that they would not be intimidated by the Diocese.

THE CENTER FOR DISCOVERY'S 24TH ANNUAL EVENING OF DISCOVERY GALA TO HONOR TCFD BOARD CHAIR EDWARD C. SWEENEY

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Martedì, Febbraio 20, 2024

HARRIS, N.Y., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Discovery (TCFD, The Center) announced today that TCFD Board Chair, Edward C. Sweeney, will be honored at its upcoming Evening of Discovery Gala. The annual event will be held on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 at Cipriani 42nd street in New York City.

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  • The NYC Event is set for May 7th, 2024
    HARRIS, N.Y., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Discovery (TCFD, The Center) announced today that TCFD Board Chair, Edward C. Sweeney, will be honored at its upcoming Evening of Discovery Gala.
  • "We are thrilled to celebrate Ed Sweeney as our 2024 Evening of Discovery Honoree," said Dr. Terry Hamlin , President and CEO of The Center.
  • The Center for Discovery's last in-person Evening of Discovery Gala was held in 2019.
  • Co-chairs of the Evening of Discovery Gala are Monica Belag Forman, Terry Manzione, Elizabeth Bracco Quinn, Maura Robinson, and Emily Gerson Saines.

THE DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE FILES FIRST AMENDED PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AS ROADMAP TO EMERGENCE

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Martedì, Novembre 28, 2023

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Diocese of Rockville Centre ( www.drvc.org ) (the "Diocese") filed its Amended Plan and Disclosure Statement today, offering a total of $200 million in compensation as its best and final proposal for settling with survivors of abuse.

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  • ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Diocese of Rockville Centre ( www.drvc.org ) (the "Diocese") filed its Amended Plan and Disclosure Statement today, offering a total of $200 million in compensation as its best and final proposal for settling with survivors of abuse.
  • Under the Plan, the $200 million settlement fund includes a Diocese contribution of $50 million and a contribution of $150 million from parishes, co-insured parties, and other Catholic ministries.
  • In addition, the Diocese and all affiliate parties are contributing the value of their substantial rights against third-party insurance companies as part of the Plan.
  • The Plan offers an immediate minimum cash payment of $100,000 to each claimant with a lawsuit against a non-debtor contributor.

SightMD Physicians named 2023 Super Doctors® and Rising Stars

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Lunedì, Maggio 15, 2023

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD is excited to announce the growing list of providers that have been named on the 2023 "Super Doctor" and "Super Doctors Rising Stars" lists.

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  • SightMD is excited to announce the growing list of providers that have been named on the 2023 "Super Doctor" and "Super Doctors Rising Stars" lists.
  • HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD is excited to announce the growing list of providers that have been named on the 2023 "Super Doctor" and "Super Doctors Rising Stars" lists.
  • said Dr. Baharestani "It is an honor to provide our patients with the highest level oculoplastic surgery services at SightMD."
  • "I am truly honored to be selected as a Super Doctors Rising Star for the 5th year in a row."

CREDITORS' COMMITTEE REPPED BY PSZJ FILES MOTION TO DISMISS DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE'S BANKRUPTCY

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Martedì, Marzo 28, 2023

After two and half years of bankruptcy, the DRC has no likelihood of successfully confirming a consensual reorganization plan.

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  • After two and half years of bankruptcy, the DRC has no likelihood of successfully confirming a consensual reorganization plan.
  • The Committee's motion states that DRC cannot confirm the plan it has proposed and will not propose a plan it can confirm.
  • The Committee is represented by Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP ("PSZJ").
  • The Committee filed its motion to dismiss to attempt to stop DRC's litigation tactics and to instead finally give Survivors their day in New York Courts," said James Stang of PSZJ, bankruptcy counsel to the Committee.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Vanessa Gibson, MD as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Thoracic Surgery

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Venerdì, Marzo 10, 2023

LYNBROOK, N.Y., March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Vanessa Gibson, MD, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Thoracic Surgery.

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  • LYNBROOK, N.Y., March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Vanessa Gibson, MD, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Thoracic Surgery.
  • She completed her internship at the University of Missouri in 2004 and finished a residency at the University of Kentucky in 2007.
  • According to Dr. Gibson, she provides personalized care to patients with chest and lung issues as a thoracic surgeon.
  • Dr. Gibson is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and is also affiliated with Upstate University Hospital Community Campus.

DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE CREDITORS COMMITTEE FILES AMENDED PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

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Martedì, Febbraio 7, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors ("Committee"), the fiduciary for all survivors of child sexual abuse ("Survivors") in the Chapter 11 case of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre ("DRC"), filed its Amended Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement as it advances its reorganization strategy for DRC.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors ("Committee"), the fiduciary for all survivors of child sexual abuse ("Survivors") in the Chapter 11 case of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre ("DRC"), filed its Amended Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement as it advances its reorganization strategy for DRC.
  • The amended plan includes specific proposals for enhancing the protection of children in the care of DRC and its affiliates.
  • With the filing of the Committee's amended plan and disclosure statement, the Committee is moving forward towards the realization of all three goals.
  • In response to the Committee's original plan, the DRC filed its own plan without the support of the Committee.

CREDITORS COMMITTEE FILES REORGANIZATION PLAN FOR DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE; DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE FILES REORGANIZATION PLAN IN RESPONSE

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Venerdì, Gennaio 27, 2023

The Committee's plan requires the DRC to contribute cash and assets to compensate over 600 survivors of child sexual abuse.

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  • The Committee's plan requires the DRC to contribute cash and assets to compensate over 600 survivors of child sexual abuse.
  • The Committee will seek court approval of a disclosure statement so Survivors then can vote on the Committee's reorganization plan.
  • "The Committee filed its own plan because the Diocese of Rockville Centre continues to refuse to respond to a Committee settlement offer that was made more than two months ago.
  • In response to the Committee plan, the DRC filed its own plan without the support of the Committee.

THE DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE FILES PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

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Venerdì, Gennaio 27, 2023

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y., Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Diocese of Rockville Centre ( www.drvc.org ) filed its Plan and Disclosure Statement today, offering a substantial proposal for settling with survivors.

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  • ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y., Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Diocese of Rockville Centre ( www.drvc.org ) filed its Plan and Disclosure Statement today, offering a substantial proposal for settling with survivors.
  • The Diocese believes the Plan is the best means to efficiently and effectively pave the way for compensating survivors and emerging from bankruptcy.
  • To demonstrate its commitment to move forward, the Diocese has proposed a plan that it hopes provides a framework for a timely resolution of this bankruptcy case for survivors, the Diocese, and its parishes.
  • Under the Diocese's Plan the estimated total contribution from the Diocese, Parishes, its Co-Insured Parties, and other ministry members has a value between $185 million and $200 million.

Vanessa Gibson, MD is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Martedì, Novembre 15, 2022

LYNBROOK, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanessa Gibson, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Surgeon for her outstanding career in Thoracic Surgery and in acknowledgment of her exemplary service with Long Island Thoracic Surgery PC.

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  • LYNBROOK, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanessa Gibson, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Surgeon for her outstanding career in Thoracic Surgery and in acknowledgment of her exemplary service with Long Island Thoracic Surgery PC.
  • As a Thoracic Surgery Specialist, Dr. Gibson provides personalized care to patients with chest and lung issues.
  • An active member of her field, Dr. Gibson is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
  • As a testament to her professional excellence, Dr. Gibson was recognized as a CMS Stage 1 EHR in 2012.