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Op-Ed: What Would Martin Luther King Jr.’s Response be to Current Anti-Semitism?

The image is chilling in its overt and malevolent celebration of the brutal Hamas attack of October 7, in which more than 1,200 Israeli civilians died. Released by the national office of Black Lives Matter (BLM) in Chicago and featured on X, with the slogan “I Stand With Palestine,” the meme portrays a Hamas fighter on a paraglider on his way to participate in the murderous mission last fall. Separately, The Movement for Black Lives, a coalition of more than 50 Black liberationist organizations – including BLM – released a statement condemning “the deadly, racist attacks against the Palestinian people…

Immunization Schedule 2024: What Parents Need to Know

Immunization Schedule 2024: What Parents Need to Know With the new year comes a new, updated immunization schedule from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This is especially important for parents of children attending school in New York. Children attending day care and pre-K through 12th grade in…
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On Career Pivots: How to Easily (Re) Light Your Fire

On Career Pivots :How to (Re) Light Your Fire Longing to move but standing in place, I see you. At the crossroads of the wrong direction and the one you don’t currently know, it is easy to remain right there. If you are stuck in a job that feels like work, wander with me for…
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Stay Safe in the Cold Weather: Tips for New York Families

Stay Safe in the Cold Weather: Tips for New York Families As New York braces for one of the first snowstorms of the season, it’s a good time to think about how to keep yourself and your family safe. With the snow starting to fall and temperatures dropping, winter weather can quickly become dangerous…

January Cover: Kristi Hemric on solo travels, her journey as a mom of four, and expert tips for traveling with young kids

January Cover: Kristi Hemric on solo travels, her journey as a mom of four, and expert tips for traveling with young kids Travel can be a beautiful experience, opening up our eyes to new worlds and shaping new memories. But traveling with young kids? That’s another story. And I got to hear all about it…
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11 Holiday Hacks for Busy Parents

Holiday Hacks for Busy Parents The most wonderful time of the year is also the busiest time of year, especially for parents with tiny tots at home. There’s decorating, cooking, baking, gift buying and wrapping–and that’s on top of keeping up with already-packed kid schedules and household to-dos. So finding a shortcut or clever…

Winter Extracurriculars, Sports and Activities Listings

Winter Extracurriculars, Sports and Activities Listings As a kid, I loved after-school extracurricular classes. Whether summer camp, gymnastics, or high school clubs – regardless of the time of year- I embraced the energy that came with all activities. As a young adult, I led youth groups, ran after-school classes at the local community center, and…
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“New York’s Funniest Stand-Up” with Matt Koff

The “New York’s Funniest Stand-Up” competition recently celebrated its 15th year as part of the annual New York Comedy Festival both founded by Caroline Hirsch of Caroline’s on Broadway. New York’s Funniest and previous winners have gone on to become some of the biggest names in comedy. Matt Koff, an award-winning TV writer and standup […]

Meeting the Wireless Demands of NY with Mike Finley

Ongoing advancements in technology and continued collaboration between the public and private sectors will be essential to meeting the unique demands of highly urbanized environments like NY. Boingo Wireless is one of the companies that provides solutions to this challenge. Mike Finley, CEO of Boingo Wireless talks about what it means to be a Smart City, […]