English Español “They did nothing wrong” Survivors and advocates seek to raise awareness of looming Nov. 23 deadline By Debralee Santos Former OB/GYN Robert Hadden was convicted of federal sexual abuse and sentenced to 20 years in prison. Three generations of back-breaking construction work can get in your blood – even if you never sling concrete. Anthony DiPietro’s mother was 18 when he was born; his father was older by a hair, 19. It was not an easy life. “My dad worked construction and absolutely hated his job,” said DiPietro. “It destroyed his body, working in the coldest of winters an ..read more

English Español Fortune Found New grant to facilitate mental health assistance in the courts “This investment reflects a visionary approach,” said The Fortune Society’s Stanley Richards (shown here on the right, with a client on the left). People with mental health needs are due to receive additional support within the criminal justice system. The Fortune Society, a non-profit involved in reentry and alternative to incarceration services, has been awarded $3 million to create a network of Court Navigators. The award from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office helps individuals with menta ..read more

English Español Keeping Our Communities Safe from Fentanyl By Eric L. Adams I was working as a police officer during the 1980’s. I saw how crack devastated our communities because the resources were not there. We must do everything in our power to confront — and defeat —the fentanyl crisis. That means education, that means treatment, and that means enforcement. Nicolas Feliz Dominici. Public safety is our administration’s top priority, and keeping New Yorkers safe from the growing threat of fentanyl is a core part of that mission. All of us have heard about the danger fentanyl po ..read more

English Español “Full and Fair” D.A. issues first restitution from Stolen Wage Fund Construction workers received wages owed. In March 2021, construction workers at the midtown Virgin Hotel reported missing paychecks and wage theft. They were employees of Ampak Electrical Services and had been performing electrical work at the hotel. Their charges prompted a joint investigation between the New York State Department of Labor (DOL), the New York City Department of Investigation (DOI), and the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s Office – prompting the now-shuttered electrical services c ..read more

English Español Transit Retool The initiative utilizes planned weekend service outages to perform upgrades. Over 7,000 riders use the 157 Street 1 train station daily. They will now enjoy a much cleaner and brighter ride. This past week, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced that its crews had completed “much-needed aesthetic and functional renovations” as part of New York City Transit (NYCT)’s Re-NEW-Vation Program. The remodel work was part of the NYCT’s plan to improve the subway customer experience. The initiative utilizes planned weekend service outages to perform upgrad ..read more

English Español “There is help” Residents urged to revisit program on energy affordability The affordability program can provide a discount on monthly energy bills. Peep the EAP. Residents receiving qualifying government assistance benefits are being asked to check if they are enrolled in Con Edison’s Energy Affordability Program (EAP). This program can provide a discount of up to $158 on monthly energy bills. Customers can visit conEd.com/EAP for more information. “Con Edison’s Clean Energy Commitment prioritizes energy affordability, especially for those customers most vulnerable to ..read more

English Español Now is the Perfect Time to Talk about Mental Health By Dr. Greg Carnevale When it comes to your child’s overall health, well-child visits are the perfect time to ensure your child’s holistic development is progressing as it should. With back-to-school season fast approaching, now is the perfect time to discuss your child’s physical and mental health with their pediatrician or your family doctor.   A well-child visit is a vital part of care. What is a well-child visit? A well-child visit, sometimes referred to as a physical, is an annual appointment in which y ..read more

English Español Trash, Compost and Recycling Collection Schedule for Labor Day, September 4, 2023 In advance of the Labor Day holiday, the New York City Department of Sanitation has announced its trash, compost and recycling collection schedule for Monday, September 4, 2023. There WILL BE trash and compost collection on the holiday, in line with the Department’s mission to get New York City cleaner, faster. Residents who normally receive Monday trash and composting collection should put their material at the curb the evening of Sunday, September 3, for collection ..read more

English Español All Too Well By Kathleen M. Pike, PhD Fair warning: you do not want me on your Jeopardy team if one of the categories is pop culture. But when it comes to Taylor Swift, I just might surprise you. Like millions of Swifties around the globe, I was on my feet for the entire three hours of her concert and sang my heart out song after song. Taylor Swift, seen here at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards, has sold more than 50 million albums globally. Photo: Attribution: © Toglenn | Glenn Francis, www.PacificProDigital.com Her record-breaking Eras Tour has crashed online ticket ..read more

English Español Assistance Needed Tatyana Koltunyuk. Tatyana Koltunyuk was the victim of a shark attack while swimming in Rockaway Beach, New York on August 7. The former marine engineer has undergone 5 surgeries in the first 8 days since the attack, and will require more. Her medical team has predicted that recovery will take several years of intense physical therapy and close medical monitoring, during which time she will have significantly limited mobility. Though the full impact of her injury is not yet known, it has left her with a permanent disability. Her family issued a statement ..read more