Annette experimented with cigarettes as a teenager, smoking occasionally. But by the time she turned 20, Annette was a regular smoker. Annette lives in New York and is the mother of three. She also has three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. “I love visits with my family,” says Annette. She has a special bond with her […]
LAKEHURST, N.J. – As a lover of poetry and the wonders of the natural world, debuting author Annie Mac integrates the two to create a devotional that will bring inspiration to a vast array of readers. “Look Beyond … Ocean of Pain to Horizon of Purpose” (published by WestBow Press) is a book written in […]
Nurses celebrate conquer of COVID-19 in New York City streets at 7 pm. New York City, New York / USA – April 19 2020 (Shutterstock) By Linda N. The month of April was a critical month for most New Yorkers, memories of frantic sounding sirens wailed down the almost empty streets, serving as evidence of […]
Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks at signing ‘Say Their Name’ police reform agenda package at office on 633 3rd Avenue – New York, NY – June 12, 2020 (Shutterstock) New York, NY – A group of 56 New York State legislators urged Governor Cuomo to prevent an imminent mass housing crisis by extending the eviction moratorium […]
Photo Credit: CNN By Daniel Burke, CNN Religion Editor, CNN (CNN) – The first thing Rosaura Quinteros noticed was his fear. The man lay alone in his pressurized room at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital in Orlando. He had a severe case of Covid-19, and it looked like he was losing the battle. A Catholic priest […]
By Helier Cheung & Zhaoyin Feng & Boer Deng, BBC News Attacks on East Asian people living in the US have shot up during the pandemic, revealing an uncomfortable truth about American identity. Though she was not born in the US, nothing about Tracy Wen Liu’s life in the country felt “un-American”. Ms Liu went […]
By Sandra M. Chafouleas, The Conversation As a psychologist and the mother of two college-aged students, I am concerned about my children’s future emotional well-being. I know that the late teens to early 20s are a time when the majority of many lifetime mental health disorders take hold. Given all the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic – […]
By Milan Toma Babies are at far greater risk of brain damage than previously thought. Even activities that seem innocent, like a run in a jogging stroller, can inflict abusive head trauma. And head injuries often go entirely undetected, so parents unwittingly repeat the same harmful behaviors. These conclusions, which come from a new study […]
Free condoms, lubricant, and HIV self-test kits now available for home delivery. Sexual Health Clinics offering telehealth services, as well as limited walk-in services at Chelsea and Fort Greene locations. Sexual and reproductive health service provider directories available online.
June 9, 2020 – The Health Department today announced citywide home delivery of safer sex products and HIV self-test kits to supplement sexual and reproductive health services currently available in the city. The Health Department’s Chelsea and Fort Greene Sexual Health Clinics are offering limited walk-in services for New Yorkers’ sexual and reproductive health needs, including […]
As the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Americans got protection from evictions, foreclosures and student debt. But debt collectors have continued to siphon off their share of paychecks from those who still have jobs.
Facade of Capital One Bank Midtown Manhattan location. Large Capital One Bank logo on the exterior, street view. No people. Sunny day. – New York City – 28 January 2017 (Shutterstock) By Paul Kiel and Jeff Ernsthausen, ProPublica Since 2018, Capital One has been a looming presence in Julio Lugo’s life, ever since the company […]