NYkers Petition To Close Schools From Harlem To Hollis During COVID-19 Outbreak
Thousands of New York City students are petitioning for their campuses to close during the novel coronavirus outbreak.Continue reading
What You Need To Know About Coronavirus From Harlem To The Hudson, Harlem Rep. Espaillat
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The respiratory disease caused by coronavirus, first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, has now been detected in 50 locations internationally. Continue reading
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NYC Department Of Consumer And Worker Protection Declares Face Masks Temporarily In Short Supply
Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas today announced that she is declaring face masks temporarily in short supply to prevent stores from overcharging New Yorkers.Continue reading
CLOSED: As Medicine Meets Art, The Art Of The Brain Show Gets Cerebral In East Harlem (Update)
Updated (3/16/2020): We've just gotten word from the event organizers that out of an abundance of caution, the Alexis Grady Gallery is closing it's doors for now, so the Art of the Brain is now canceled.
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Waist-Slimming Recipes To Try Out This Year
By Bretton Love
From time immemorial, women have been on a lifelong quest to lose weight and feel good about themselves. Continue reading
Covid-19: New York City Confirms A Second Covid-19 Case
The Health Department today confirmed a second case of COVID-19. This is the first case of community spread in New York City.Continue reading
Public Health Experts Issue Guidelines For U.S. Response To ‘Inevitable’ Widespread Coronavirus Transmission
Widespread transmission of the COVID-19 coronavirus within the United States is “inevitable” and a successful response to the epidemic must protect the health and human rights of everyone in the country.Continue reading
Noooooo, Health Officials Say Resources To Combat Coronavirus Are Lacking
First the good news; as yet, the United States has only a few isolated cases of the coronavirus, code-named COVID-19.Continue reading
Spending Only 10 Minutes, Only 10 Minutes Out In Nature Can Help Students Reduce Stress
College students can experience a great deal of stress when trying to keep up with their schoolwork and other commitments. Continue reading
U.S. To Expedite Coronavirus Vaccine Efforts
With the coronavirus -- COVID-19 -- spreading around the world with increasing speed, U.S. health officials are stepping up efforts to contain it.Continue reading
Selfies Could Be A Source Of Anxiety And Body Shame For Teen Girls From Harlem To Harare
While researchers have seen a surge in anxiety in teens from Harlem to Hollywood, particularly for those who spend a lot of time in front of screens, a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Arizona explored the effect that taking selfies can have on the young people.Continue reading
Sponsored Love: Top 5 Nutrition Practices That All Basketball Players Should Follow
By Ashley Sobel, RD, CDN
In any competitive sport, athletes are constantly striving to reach their peak performance to be stronger, faster, and better. Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Advances Citywide Environmental Justice Efforts With Harlem’s Peggy Shephard And Others
Mayor de Blasio today announced a number of efforts to advance New York City’s environmental justice efforts, including the appointment of Adriana Espinoza as Senior Advisor for Environmental Justice, and appointing Harlem's Peggy Shepard as Chair of the Environmental Justice Advisory Board.Continue reading
Parents’ Romantic Relationship Can Affect Kids Throughout Their Lives, Surprise, Surprise
While previous studies have highlighted just how crucial parents’ roles are in their children’s lives, a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan explored how parents’ romantic connection can also affect their kids.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Signs Legislation Expanding Survivor Benefits And Strengthening Lead Laws
Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed Intro. 1785 to expand healthcare benefits to surviving family members of City employees who die in the line of duty or who die from a 9/11-related illness.Continue reading