You need to have a plan with concrete steps on how to achieve it. Not every micro-second has to be planned, but if you’re intentional on how you spend your time and efforts, you’ll be able to cross off your goals checklist. Here are five ways to do that in the new year and new …
According to the City of Hope, every four minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with a form of blood cancer, often derived from MDS (Myelodysplastic Syndrome). More often than not, a bone marrow transplant is the key to survival. The chances of a multiracial patient finding a match can be as low as one …
Nothing brings more joy to a child then unwrapping of brand new gift on Christmas, Kwanzaa or Hanukkah. It’s a memory that few forget. “Growing up as a kid, my parents bought me tons of toys and Hanukah was the greatest holiday ever with a lot of presents,” said Melissa Doktofsky, the founder of the …
Toys of Hope Celebrates 25th Year of Giving Back to Hundreds of Children at Oheka Castle Read More »
The recent Long Island Divided investigation has caused local social justice groups to come together and clinch down on the issue of housing discrimination. During the meeting, they discussed several ways the community can step up and help combat community segregation. Here are five concrete actions on how to do this: 1. Voice your concerns …
Freeport cops were caught on film arresting an African-American man last week, and the video has sparked outrage on and offline. The video shows seven cops, one of which is the son of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy, pilling on top of 44-year-old Akbar Rogers, and at least two officers were seen kicking and punching Rogers. Officers …
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Brooklyn turned Long Islander Linda Linn is a colorful and unapologetic artist, who some just can’t put their finger on, but in her latest song her goal is to answer the question she said is often asked, “Who’s that girl?” The “Latina Barbie” drew inspiration from one of her favorite artists Madonna when coming up …
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