New York City / New Jersey News

Lifelong Disney Fan Don Darryl Rivera Gives Iago a Daring Makeover in the Broadway Musical Adaptation of Aladdin

Don Darryl Rivera is a self-professed “Disney nerd.” A glimpse inside his Mickey Mouse- and Aladdin-lamp-decorated office is big giveaway. When he learned he earned the role as Iago in the Broadway musical Aladdin, it was quite an emotional experience. “I distinctly remember my hands going numb as a I got the call from the [casting office],” Rivera says. “I …

Read More »

In Person Voting is an Option

While all active registered voters throughout California receive Vote by Mail (VBM)ballots, voters still have the option of voting in person on or before Election Day.Your County Elections Office is open for in-person voting beginning 29 days beforethe election and voters can cast their ballots in person up to and including ElectionDay. Your county may be a polling place county …

Read More »

Các Video Hoạt Hoạ Mới Về Việc Can Thiệp Dành Cho Người Ngoài Cuộc Trình Bày Các Biện Pháp Hàng Ngày Mà Mọi Người Có Thể Thực Hiện Để Chống Lại Sự Gia Tăng Của Các Sự Việc Thù Ghét

Nghiên cứu cho thấy 75% mọi người cho biết rằng họ sẽ can thiệp sau khi được đào tạo về can thiệp dành cho người ngoài cuộc Ngày 31 tháng 5 năm 2022 (New York, NY) — tổ chức AARP, tổ chức Right To Be (trước đây gọi là Hollaback!), và tổ chức Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC đã …

Read More »

LÀM VƯỜN hỗ trợ SỨC KHỎE TÂM thần ĐỂ sống khỏe

By Khanh Banh, community advocate at Southland Có rất nhiều điều để vinh danh trong tháng Năm. Tháng Năm là Tháng Nâng Cao Nhận Thức về Sức Khỏe Tâm Thần, là thời điểm ghi nhận và nâng cao nhận thức của những người đang đối mặt với các vấn đề về sức khỏe tâm thần, để giúp giảm bớt sự …

Read More »

Gardening for mental health to support wellness

By Khanh Banh, community advocate at Southland There are many things to celebrate in May. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge and raise awareness of those living with mental health conditions to help reduce the stigma so many people experience. It serves as a reminder for us to find ways to take care of ourselves and support others with …

Read More »

As We Learn to Coexist With COVID-19, the CDC and DOH Offer Resources to Help Navigate Risk

With the launch of ForWArd—Washington’s long-term COVID-19 response plan—and the lifting of certain COVID-19 related mandates at the state and federal level, communities are evaluating what coexisting with COVID-19 looks like. Many tools are available to support the public in tracking COVID-19 and navigating life in the next season of the pandemic.   The Department of Health’s (DOH) COVID-19 Data Dashboard is a …

Read More »

Department of Health Report Shows Childhood Immunization Rates Currently Below Pre-pandemic Averages

The Department of Health has issued a press release (Spanish) reminding the community to schedule well-child appointments to stay updated on immunizations. A new report shows that vaccination rates of children ages birth to 18 are currently below pre-pandemic levels. The Department of Health (DOH) recommends that healthcare providers and other agencies put focused effort towards encouraging routine vaccination in order to reach pre-pandemic levels …

Read More »

Partner Spotlight: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2022

This May, we asked partners to share events and activities they are hosting in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We are thrilled to spotlight a few amazing partners who have planned creative events on behalf of their communities.    We also want to acknowledge that many of our partners serving these communities are calling for changes …

Read More »

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Eligibility Expanded to Include Children 5-11, with Recommendation Strengthened for Older Adults and the Immunocompromised

On May 19, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published updated COVID-19 vaccination guidance related to booster doses. COVID-19 booster eligibility has been expanded to include everyone ages 5 and older who has received a primary Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination series at least five months ago. Additionally, the CDC has strengthened the March 2022 recommendation advising older adults and …

Read More »

RTD Van Go! Service Available on Memorial Day

Stockton, CA – On Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day, San JoaquinRegional Transit District (RTD) will be operating its on-demand rideshare service inplace of its regular fixed-route and Dial-A-Ride services. Van Go will be the onlyavailable RTD service on Memorial Day. Van Go! on-demand rideshare service will be available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Customers can book a …

Read More »
Translate »