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Hurricanes are no strangers to Long Island and the Rockaways. June 1 marks the start of hurricane season. National Hurricane Preparedness Week each May serves as a reminder to begin preparations. Start with these steps from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that you can – and should – take now: For more details, […]
There are some places in the United States that are trying to ban the idea behind the ‘everyone-is-a-winner mentality’. There is a trend over the past 10 years or so where some organizations in youth sports award “participation” to kids whether they win or lose. It doesn’t matter whether they win the ‘championship’ or ‘big […]
Almost half of everyone who lives in the United States breathes unhealthy levels of air pollution, according to the American Lung Association’s annual State of the Air report. According to air quality data from 2021 to 2023, about 156 million people – 25 million more than last year’s report – live in an area that […]
Attendance Advocacy: 3-in-4 American Parents Back Mental Health Sick Days for Kids, Finds Study. Nationally, approximately 26 percent of public school students were classified as chronically absent during the last school year, a significant rise from 15 percent before the pandemic. This alarming trend is based on recent data from 40 states and Washington, D.C., collected […]
When you think of New York City, green spaces might not immediately come to mind—but the five boroughs and Long Island are home to a variety of beautiful botanical gardens that offer a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle. These gardens not only provide a refreshing spot for you and your kids to enjoy […]
There’s one thing you can do to prepare for emergencies right now. Sign up for this web site: http://do1thing.com/ Most of us are overwhelmed with work, kids and pets and just everyday life. Thinking about getting prepared for emergencies puts us over the anxiety edge. Sign up for Do1Thing. You’ll get an email once a month. […]
“Hypothermia is a medical emergency. It occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat. This causes a dangerously low body temperature.” mayoclinic.org Don’t get left out in the cold. Hypothermia is real and can happen quickly. Even in the south, temperatures are usually not on the chilly side. But, cold spells are […]