NYC Honors Over 100 Homeless Graduates At ‘Future Leaders’ Celebration

The NYC Department of Social Services commemorated the achievements of more than 100 high school graduates residing in DHS shelters at the tenth annual Future Leaders celebration. The graduates and their families were joined by Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Molly Wasow Park, Department of Homeless Services (DHS) Administrator Joslyn Carter, DHS leadership and staff, … Read more

New York Home Health Aides “Exploited At Workplace,” Says LatinoJustice PRLDEF 

LatinoJustice PRLDEF and Virginia & Ambinder, LLP today filed a lawsuit NY HHAs v Fadmo Home and Home Health Care Agency, INC. in the New York State Supreme Court. The lawsuit is on behalf of seven home health care aides who allege they have experienced systemic wage theft, unsafe work conditions, as well as other violations at their job.  The plaintiffs are New York home health care workers who are or were employed by Fadmo Home and Home Health Care Agency, Inc. Home health aides care for homebound, … Read more

The Time Is NOW To Save Community-Based Clubhouses

by Patricia C. Jordan The Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center has offered a Clubhouse program. Which offers individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, a supportive environment where they are encouraged and assisted to reach their individual & self-determined goals for more than three decades. Our program follows the model set forth by Clubhouse … Read more

Top 7 Thrilling Movies Coming To Theatres This Summer

Blockbuster movies, vacations, and sunshine are all associated with summertime! This year, fans of mind-bending psychological games, heart-pounding action, and fascinating mysteries should expect an exciting ride. Put these top 7 new movies in theaters on your calendars and be ready for an exciting journey that will not disappoint. 1. Kind of Kindness Emma Stone … Read more

New York Community Trust Grants $7.1M To Tackle City’s Biggest Challenges

The New York Community Trust today announced $7.1 million in new grants to 46 nonprofits working to meet the city’s pressing needs. From addressing food insecurity and supporting equitable access to affordable housing and civic participation to protecting pollinators and marine wildlife. With these latest grants, The Trust has delivered $24.7 million so far this year to support … Read more

Health Department Names New First Deputy Commissioner And Chief Program Officer

Dr. Joxel Garcia has been appointed by Health Commissioner Vasan as the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s First Deputy Commissioner and Chief Program Officer.  He will provide leadership to the agency by facilitating collaboration on cross-divisional program initiatives, such as HealthyNYC, overseeing the Divisions of Disease Control, Environmental Health, Family and Child Health, and Mental Hygiene, working hand-in-hand … Read more

How Online Tutors Can Improve Your Academic Performance

Are you struggling with things like chemical equations, elements, compounds, substances, or even chemical reactions? An online tutor can help transform your academic struggles into success. With 85% of teachers utilize technology nowadays in delivering education to students, more and more students are opting for online tutoring services as a means of getting extra coaching, … Read more