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Who is A Model Employee? Raising the Bar in 2017

We are fast approaching the end of the first quarter, 2017. It is a good time for employees to begin to assess how their individual business goals measure-up to their department's or company's goals thus far.

Turning the Tide on Homelessness

Photo: homelessshelterdirectory.org By Dr. Herminia Palacio, Deputy Mayor for Health and Social Services As a doctor, I learned to be relentless when treating my patients.

How to Raise Successful Children

Read with, rather than to, your children.

Anatomy Of A Snow Day: Fort Green Brooklyn

Snowstorms are a very particular occurrence for New Yorkers, because we never think the most recent snowstorm can stand up to some other, mythical snowstorm that struck New York City years ago.

Considering abortion? Think again

By Audrey Throne You are probably here because of an unwanted pregnancy. Perhaps the circumstances surrounding your pregnancy are not very pleasant. Maybe you haven't told your partner or family because you feel they may not support you.

Read Books, Live Longer

Sharing the Benefits of Book Reading By Robin Smith, Executive Director At Excellence Baby Academy, we relentlessly promote reading to children because it fosters parent-child attachment and bonding, growth in every developmental domain (even gross m
Asase Yaa Offers Healing Through Drum and Dance

Asase Yaa Offers Healing Through Drum and Dance

Less than a month after the inauguration of President Trump, Black History Month takes on an extra special significance this year.
Why Zarah's Not a Killer: A Perspective From Her Middle School Teacher

Why Zarah's Not a Killer: A Perspective From Her Middle School Teacher

Zarah Coombs Photo: Facebook Everyone failed Zarah Coombs and her late 4-year-old son, Zamair: The oppressive dominant culture that she and her son did not belong to; the educational system that acknowledged her intelligence, but did not reward it or
New Clinic in Brownsville Opens to Assist Those Suffering in Silence from Mental Illness

New Clinic in Brownsville Opens to Assist Those Suffering in Silence from Mental Illness

ICL's new clinic at 484 Rockaway Avenue Last Friday, Institute For Community Living , held an open house to introduce the community to its latest center in Brownsville, located at 484 Rockaway Avenue. The center was packed to capacity.
Dining Etiquette: Elbows Off the Table!

Dining Etiquette: Elbows Off the Table!

By Tyler Gabriel The founder of Protocol International recently told a Medgar Evers College audience that mastering fine-dining is an important part of establishing long, prosperous relationships.