Attorney General James, Governor Hochul, Senator Gounardes, and Assemblymember Rozic Take Action to Protect Children Online

Attorney General James, Governor Hochul, Senator Gounardes, and Assemblymember Rozic Take Action to Protect Children Online

Editorial credit: Twin Design / Shutterstock.com New Legislation Would Limit Social Media Features Harmful to Teen Mental Health, Prevent Collection of Children’s Personal Data  Legislation Comes as Mental Health Issues Among Vulnerable Teens Have Doubled in Recent Years NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James, Governor Kathy Hochul, State Senator Andrew Gounardes, and […]

Are You in an Abusive Relationship? You Can Get a Green Card Through VAWA

Are You in an Abusive Relationship? You Can Get a Green Card Through VAWA

Listen to our podcast: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an important observance designed to raise awareness about domestic/gender-based violence and to show support for survivors. As a victim of domestic violence, there are laws that can allow you to gain legal status in the United States. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was created in […]

2 in 5 US babies benefit from the WIC nutrition program

2 in 5 US babies benefit from the WIC nutrition program

By Noura Insolera | October 5, 2023 | The Conversation A monthly average of more than 6 million U.S. women, infants and young children received benefits in 2022 from the nutrition program known as WIC. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, which is federally funded and state-administered, has served hundreds of millions […]

Consumer Alert: New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Releases Guidance for Consumers Purchasing Newly Approved Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

Consumer Alert: New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Releases Guidance for Consumers Purchasing Newly Approved Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

Federal Regulations Now in Effect Allow Consumers to Buy Hearing Aids Over the Counter  Follow the New York Department of State on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for “Tuesday’s Tips” – Practical Tips to Educate and Empower New York Consumers on a Variety of Topics  Secretary Rodriguez: “I urge New Yorkers who are in the process of purchasing hearing aids to read […]

How Climate Change Changes Us

How Climate Change Changes Us

By Selen Ozturk | Sep 19, 2023 As climate change alters temperatures and weather patterns worldwide, it also alters our lives socially, politically and spiritually, climate experts shared at an EMS briefing. The social cost of climate change Hannah Hess, Associate Director of the Denver, Colorado-based Climate Impact Lab, noted that the financial cost of […]

It’s Healthy Aging Month: Follow These 10 Steps to Be Proactive About Your Brain Health

It’s Healthy Aging Month: Follow These 10 Steps to Be Proactive About Your Brain Health

Lifestyle choices are integral to healthy aging & reducing dementia risk NEW YORK (September 14, 2023)— As part of Healthy Aging Month this September, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering ten steps to promote healthy aging and good brain health. “Lifestyle choices are integral to healthy aging, protecting brain health, and reducing the risk of developing […]

MetroPlusHealth Teams up With Community Groups to Gift 30,000 Backpacks to NYC Students

MetroPlusHealth Teams up With Community Groups to Gift 30,000 Backpacks to NYC Students

Photos courtesy: MetroPlusHealth Backpack giveaway and local back-to-school events will help kick off a happy and healthy school year  New York, NY – September 5, 2023 – MetroPlusHealth, New York City’s high-quality and affordable health plan, is pleased to announce a gift of 30,000 backpacks intended to reduce stress on low-income families with children headed back to […]