The Cathedral of St. John the Divine celebrates the season with festive holiday services on Saturday, December 24 at 3:45 and 10 pm and Sunday, December 25 at 10:30 am at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue (at 112th Street). This year’s cherished holiday festivities at the Cathedral begin with a…
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Dr. Judith Burgess, event organizer and member of NVWT, unveils the plaque which is mounted on the former African American YMCA on Carlton Avenue which is now the New Carlton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Brooklyn, New York. For more NVWT information, go to: https://ncwhs.org/votes-for-women-trail PHOTO CREDIT: GERALD PEART The New York Committee of the National Votes…
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(Photo: Pexels) New research has revealed which US cities are home to the highest number of romantic hotels and, therefore ideal for a couples vacation, and New York City features in the top 10, with 15.82 romantic hotels per 100 mi2. The experts at Travel Lens have revealed the most romantic cities in the world and the…
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Primark, the international clothing retailer, today opens its 15th store in the United States on Jamaica Avenue, Queens, New York. The store has 34,000 feet of retail selling space, bringing quality fashion at great value prices to Jamaica Avenue. Primark aims to revitalize a once-bustling shopping area of Queens and reach one of the most diverse…
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While exciting, nothing is more exhausting than the bustling holiday season. Humans sleep needs vary by season, requiring extra sleep during the winter months. Sleep expert Dr. Rebecca Robbins recommends adding 15-20 minutes of sleep this time of year, and suggests implementing cozy bedtime routines to receive proper rest. Refresh and unwind this winter at The…
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(credit New York Cares) New York Cares, the largest volunteer network in New York City, today announced the official launch of its 34th Annual Coat Drive. For the second year, New York Cares is launching Coats+, a fundraising campaign with a continuing focus on distributing warm winter coats with care, while also addressing food insecurity through…
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Caption: Local electeds, city officials and special guests gathered to cut the ribbon of the first children’s museum in the Bronx prior to its public opening on December 3. Photo: Keyz2Life Media. After more than 12 years of providing quality enrichment programs to children throughout the Bronx as a museum “without walls,” Bronx Children’s Museum…
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Photo Caption: Queens Fresh Air alum Ariel Pierre on stage at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers at The Fresh Air Fund 2022 Fall Benefit (Photo Credit: Jenna Bascom) The Fresh Air Fund invited more than 350 guests to celebrate at its Annual Fall Benefit, “The Big Apple Bash,” presented by The Fresh Air Fund Council…
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From left: “Alumna of the Year” Amy Stephanie Luis; Legislator Drucker; “Girl of the Year” Dreshta Boghra and Girls Inc. Long Island Executive Director Renee Flagler on Nov. 3, 2022. (PHOTO CREDIT – Office of Legislator Arnold W. Drucker) Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) joined Girls Inc. Long Island on Thursday,…
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Lovely Pierre, Wife; ARA CEO/Founder Nicholson Sony Pierre; US Congresswoman Yvette Clarke; NYC Councilwoman Farah Louis; BKLYN Commons CEO Johanne Brierre In celebration of Emotional Wellness Month, ARA Emotional Wellness & Mental Hygiene, one of New York City’s leading, sustainable mental hygiene providers serving diverse and disadvantaged communities, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate…
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