CariCOF: Record Heat Predicted for the Caribbean

CariCOF: Record Heat Predicted for the Caribbean

The Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) has predicted near-record heat in the Caribbean region from April to September 2024, with sweltering conditions expected in August and September. This forecast’s implications include an increased risk of heat stress among vulnerable populations and small livestock due to high temperatures and rising humidity in September. The need for […]

Attorney General James Stops Discriminatory Hiring Practices at DoorDash

Attorney General James Stops Discriminatory Hiring Practices at DoorDash

Editorial credit: rafapress / Shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a settlement with online food delivery platform DoorDash for routinely rejecting delivery worker applicants with criminal histories without fair assessment, in violation of state human rights and corrections laws and the New York City Fair Chance Act. Under state human […]

Magic Johnson Gets 100% Real on Knicks ‘Unsung Hero’ in Game 5 Win vs. Pacers

Magic Johnson Gets 100% Real on Knicks ‘Unsung Hero’ in Game 5 Win vs. Pacers

Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By Jedd Pagaduan | MSN The New York Knicks are currently down four of their most trusted rotation players; OG Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson sustained lower-body injuries during their second-round series against the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 NBA playoffs, forcing them to join Julius Randle and Bojan Bogdanovic, […]

The Gift of Legacy: Navigating When Your Faith-Based Organization is Named in Someone’s Will

The Gift of Legacy: Navigating When Your Faith-Based Organization is Named in Someone’s Will

Originally published on willsandestate.nyc In the intricate tapestry of life, there are moments when our actions ripple beyond the boundaries of our existence, leaving an indelible mark on the world. One such profound gesture is the act of including a faith-based organization in one’s last will. This testamentary act reflects the individual’s beliefs and values […]

Ensuring A Stress-Less Closing

Ensuring A Stress-Less Closing

Originally published on equitysmartrealty.com Buying a home is an exciting and exhilarating time, but between the time your offer was accepted, and when you actually have the keys in hand and finally step into your new home, it can be stressful. The escrow period, also known as the closing, can take the most easygoing home […]

COVID Emergency Food Distributor Overbilled City by Millions, Comptroller Finds

COVID Emergency Food Distributor Overbilled City by Millions, Comptroller Finds

People dealing with food insecurity received fresh produce and bread at the Woodbine community space in Ridgewood, March 23, 2022. Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY By Katie Honan A food distribution company tasked with providing food to needy New Yorkers during the pandemic overbilled and overcharged the city by more than $9 million, according to an audit released Wednesday by […]

Create a Family-Friendly Grazing Board

Create a Family-Friendly Grazing Board

(Family Features) A beautifully designed charcuterie board may feel more like a grown-up treat, but with the right ingredients, delicious grazing boards can provide fun and nutrition for the whole family. No matter what you call it, charcuterie boards, grazing boards and snack platters are all basically the same thing. The boards make a trendy […]

Moms of Miss USA, Miss Teen USA Speak Out After Daughters’ Resignations

Moms of Miss USA, Miss Teen USA Speak Out After Daughters’ Resignations

Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By Cameron Harrison, Eric Jones, Kirk Cohall, and Kendall Coughlin | ABC Days after the sudden dual resignations that rocked the pageantry world, the mothers of the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Pageant winners spoke up on behalf of their daughters in a new interview with “Good Morning America.” “The job of their dreams turned […]

Haitians Looking to Escape Violence and Chaos Face Hostility in Neighboring Dominican Republic

Haitians Looking to Escape Violence and Chaos Face Hostility in Neighboring Dominican Republic

Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero / Shutterstock.com By Edlin Veras | The Conversation Haiti’s capital of Port-au-Prince has been under siege for several months, with reports suggesting about 200 gangs have seized control of more than 80% of the city. The surge of violence has left residents with few options other than to shelter in their homes or […]