Being a mother is not an easy job. From early morning coddling to late night homework sessions with your chuld, there is a reason why mothers deserve more than just Mother’s Day to be celebrated, pampered and loved. Throwing a pandemic into the mix doesn’t make things easier. These Long Island mothers shared their experiences …
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Almost 50% of New York residents are fully vaccinated, and more incentives are being offered to work towards getting more New Yorkers vaccinated. Many freebies currently being offered will require customers to either get vaccinated on-site or show proof of vaccination to redeem the promotion. 1. Krispy Kreme: Free Donuts The donut chain is offering …
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Pride For Youth (PFY) is an non profit organization located in Deer Park and Bellmore. It was created to enhance the health, wellness and cultural competency of LGBTQ+ youth through education, support services and youth development. Although they were originally called Pride For Youth, they are now serving adults up to the age of 45. PFY …
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As New York adopts CDC’s new indoor mask and social distancing guidelines for fully vaccinated people, many local businesses are left to determine what policy they will enforce. On May 13, the CDC announced that fully vaccinated people are no longer required to wear masks or physically distance, in any setting. Following the new guidelines, …
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Ever since COVID-19 arrived in the U.S. and people found themselves in quarantine, many have decided to take up hobbies to pass the time. Whether it was baking banana bread, brewing whipped coffee or practicing yoga, people were finding new ways to stimulate their minds and stay active. One particular activity that has gained popularity …
Did the Pandemic Introduce Rollerskating to Gen-Z? (Op-Ed) Read More »
In early 2020, Luis Mendez and others were working in Puerto Rico to help with aid for the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Shortly after returning from Puerto Rico, on March 24, 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic occurred. When Gov. Andrew Cuomo called for a statewide shutdown, they decided to use some of the leftover funds from …
Empowering Young Professionals Pivot During Pandemic to Help over 60,000 Long Islanders Read More »
Starting on May 13 and continuing through May 23, Suffolk County is holding their first-ever Youth Week. Announced on May 6 by Suffolk County Legislator Jason Richberg, Suffolk County Legislator Rob Calarco and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, the Youth Week is aimed to mentor, honor and celebrate the youth of Suffolk County. Legislation from …
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Successful Hunger Strike Brings Aid to Excluded Essential Workers
Numerous polls have shown that Black Americans are more reluctant to get the COVID-19 vaccines than any other ethnic group in the U.S. An Associated Press/NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll from early February says Black Americans are less likely to say that they have received the shot or will receive it in the …
A REAL Look Back at History and Why Black People Are Weary of COVID Vaccines (Op-Ed) Read More »
Throughout the United States, minorities have been hit the hardest by the pandemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only nine percent of Hispanics and eight percent of Black people received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Meanwhile, 66% of white people have received their first shot. One of the …
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