Senior Spotlight By John Toscano
Senate Bill Toughens Penalty For Over-70 Senior Attacks
      Sadists and perverts who beat up on helpless seniors over 70, as recently happened in Jamaica Estates, and Jamaica would face stiffer penalties than those imposed by current penal laws- a move backed by Governor Eliot Spitzer and 93 percent of respondents in an Internet poll.
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Senior Eye Care Programs
      Dear Savvy Senior, I've been wearing glasses for more than 40 years now, but recently my eyes have taken a turn for the worse. Can you recommend any organizations that provide low-cost eye care for seniors on a tight budget?
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Savvy Senior Correction
      The telephone number listed in the opening paragraph of Jim Miller's Savvy Senior column, "Social Security: When To Start Your Benefits" in the Gazette of March 14, 2007, should read 800-772- 1213, not 800-722-1213. Miller apologizes for the error.
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