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“A library card,” says the American Library Association, “is the most important school supply of all.” September marks not only the start of a new school year. It is Library Card Sign-up Month, which began in 1987, when Secretary of Education William J. Bennett said “Let’s have a national campaign…every child should obtain a library […]
It’s been a devastating month, to say the least. Millions of Americans and friends in neighboring countries have been impacted by horrific natural disasters. People have lost their homes, all of their belongings, and many have lost their lives. They are in urgent need of food, water, shelter, medical supplies, and other necessities. If everyone […]
Consumers are apprehensive about the security of their personal information and recent headlines about data breaches have moved the needle substantially on the -ometer that measures such things. Here are answers from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about two topics on consumers’ minds: fraud alerts and credit freezes. Fraud alerts and credit freezes can be […]
Witches, ghosts and goblins are supposed to haunt Halloween but the holiday can be even more frightful for the millions with asthma and allergies who may not be aware of hidden triggers in candy, makeup, and even the air. Every year, parents of kids with food allergies have to think about ways to keep their […]
Take the fear out of Halloween for thousands of children on Staten Island with food allergies. The Teal Pumpkin Project is an awareness initiative that will help identify homes and locations that offer safe alternatives for trick-or-treaters with food allergies. Here’s how you can participate: Paint a pumpkin teal and place it on your porch […]
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The NYS Board of Regents and Education Department recently rolled out the Next Generation English Language Arts & Mathematics Learning Standards. There has been a great deal of fanfare involved in this rebranding. The newly named standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics is a culmination of 2 years of work that was developed as […]
While expecting my now two-and-a-half-year-old twins, I received a ton of advice from other moms of multiples. Just like every child is different, every set of twins has a nuanced relationship with one another and with the world. The fun part is seeing two people of identical ages mature and meet milestones in completely different […]
Do you have an elderly neighbor? Someone who is unable to shovel whenever it snows? Over 2,500 seniors are requesting snow shoveling assistance this year. You can help by joining Where to Turn’s Shoveling for Seniors Program. Kids seventh grade or higher can volunteer and receive ten hours of community service — and the feeling […]
In December 2016, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced “Open Road Tolling” that will be operational at all Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Bridges and Tunnels by the end of 2017. The Verrazano Bridge transitions to “Cashless Tolling” on Saturday July 8, 2017. This transition incorporates new enforcement and security initiatives. Enforcement and Security The […]
