Kathy Hochul: Seeking Representation For Women In Government
BY SAM RAPPAPORT On April 17, the Queens Tribune will honor women of power, vision and courage during its annual Glass Ceiling Awards ceremony. Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will be the event’s...
View ArticleQueens Tribune’s Glass Ceiling Awards Honors Eight Women
BY NATHAN DUKE The Queens Tribune and PRESS of Southeast Queens will honor eight women during an annual awards event in Douglaston on April 17. The papers’ Glass Ceiling Awards pay tribute to...
View ArticleSuper Soccer Stars Helps Kids Shine
Super Soccer Stars Shine Program uses soccer as a vehicle to teach life skills to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, ADHD...
View ArticleThe Case For Sending Your Child To A Day Camp
BY NATHAN DUKE Editor-in-Chief While the summer doesn’t technically begin for a few more months, parents should already be making plans if they intend to send their children to a summer day camp. Many...
View Article5 Tips For Sending Flowers
For Americans, sending flowers to show love, caring and concern is a longstanding tradition appreciated by both givers and receivers. Consider these tips when you’re choosing fresh flowers for mom on...
View ArticleFive Stand-Out Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Need a Mother’s Day gift that truly shines? Take these fun and practical ideas into consideration. 1. A clean house. Let mom take a load off now and again. Hire a cleaning service once a month for a...
View ArticleWoman Releases Book Of Late Mother’s Haikus
BY NATHAN DUKE Editor-in-Chief This Mother’s Day, a former Briarwood resident is honoring her late mother by fulfilling her dream of releasing a children’s book full of her haikus. Amy Losak—who grew...
View ArticleNew Forest Hills Development
BY JON CRONIN Editor Affordable housing developers Phipps Houses have applied for permits to build three new buildings at a former NYCHA development in Forest Hills. On April 23, Manhattan’s Curtis and...
View ArticleGet Better Sleep With Essential Oils
BY JOANNE BARRY COLON Did you know that 68 percent of Americans have trouble sleeping and staying asleep? As a certified personal trainer and Reiki master, I encourage clients to incorporate natural...
View ArticleFact Or Fiction: Health Care Costs In Retirement
As their 65th birthday looms, many people eagerly anticipate the affordable access to health care that Medicare will provide. After all, Medicare covers everything, right? Not exactly. Because of this...
View ArticleNurses Push For Safe Staffing In Hospitals
BY SAM RAPPAPORT Staff Writer Nurses and healthcare professionals from across New York State gathered in Albany on Tuesday to rally in support of the Safe Staffing for Quality Care Act, a bill that...
View ArticleMother Of The Year: Honorable Mentions
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View ArticleMother Of The Year – WINNER: Age 13 and Up
Kayla Plaisir, 13 Mom: Stephanie Feauiere, Cambria Heights Since I was younger my mother was always there for me. Always has my back and takes good care of me. But, she has done something for me that...
View ArticleMother Of The Year – WINNER: Age 9 to 12
Armani Maharjan, 10 Mom: Rajya, Woodside My mom is special because of many reasons, but there is one sad reason too. My mom’s left hand got burned in fire when she was only six months old. Since then,...
View ArticleMother Of The Year – WINNER: Age 8 and Under
Annette M. Ajai, 6 Mom: Jaisy Mathew, Glen Oaks My mom is the best mom. Everyday she takes care of everything and everyone’s need. She always asks me how my day was, also what’s the new or good thing I...
View ArticleStuck in the Middle: What You Need to Know About Caregiving
As the population ages, more people—particularly women—will be sandwiched in between taking care of their parents or other family members in need and their children. Take telenurse and nurse educator...
View ArticleFive Tips For Writing A Eulogy
BY MICHAEL JOHNSON Public speaking is difficult for many people. When you add the sorrow of losing a loved one and the pressure of trying to honor the legacy of someone you admire, it can feel like an...
View ArticleLinda McPherson: From Guyana To Union President
BY SAM RAPPAPORT Staff Writer Linda McPherson, a native of Georgetown, Guyana, arrived in Brooklyn as a teenager accustomed to small-town life and warm weather. “It was a culture shock, especially the...
View ArticleRaishamraj Persaud: Finding Success In Career Correction
BY ARIEL HERNANDEZ Staff Writer Raishamaraj Persaud, who goes by “Ray,” migrated from Guyana to the United States in 1973 at 9 years of age, due to political corruption in his home country at the time....
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