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MT – Community 02.27.13
Registration for the Inwood Little League, the oldest in the city, is open for its last week of registration. All are invited to visit at the League’s...
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A view to behold, now to change? Una vista para contemplarse destinada al cambio
El industrial John D. Rockefeller podría haber sabido cuan preciado era el petróleo, pero también estaba bien conciente del valor de una buena vista: no tiene precio...
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The Uptown Collective – The Recap 2-18 to 2-23
Did you know that an 8th grader from Washington Heights was recently given a remarkable honor? After receiving nearly 8,000 essays from 7th through 12th graders across the country, Rand McNally has announced the ten finalists in its “Dear Mr. President” short essay contest. Washington Heights...
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Acacia Network – 02.20.13 – Depression
Over 20 million Americans suffer from depression. It is more common among women, often starting in ages 15 -30. Depression is often triggered by stressful events such as divorce, death or job loss, and a person is more likely to become depressed if they have a family history of it.
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MT Community News 02.20.13
The Washington Heights and Inwood Chamber of Commerce will host a breakfast meeting this Thurs., Feb. 21st at 8:30 a.m. at the Isabelle Geriatric Center.
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Open Wide: It’s National Children’s Dental Health Month YUM: Es el Mes Nacional de la Salud Dental Infantil
Believe it or not, your child’s dental health is just as important as the annual physical, the haircut appointments, and the seasonal shopping ...
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To the last drop: el sancocho vegano
Hasta la última gota: el sancocho vegetariano
Quinoa, asparagus, brussel sprouts, curry sauce. And sancocho, the classic meat-based stew of many a Latin Caribbean home. Any sense of ...
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Fighting the good fight
Luchando la buena batallaAquellos afectados por la violencia doméstica están por todas partes a nuestro alrededor. Podría ser la mujer sentada a su lado en el autobús o el tren.
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“For when I come to New York City” “Para cuando vaya a Nueva York”
Two weeks ago Christopher Abeleda, 19, started chemotherapy treatment for his Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. In his room at the hospital...
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Harsh winters create hardships for seniors
Winter, which has come on strong in the last week, is tough on everyone. It puts the cold shoulder on our outside activities, chills our bones, and dampens on our spirits. As tough as it is for all of us, the harsh winter weather is particularly tough and can at times become dangerous for seniors. “Winter can force many older people to become virtual prisoners...
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A new center of care stakes its claim
Un nuevo centro de cuidado establece raíces
Algo está sucediendo. La semana pasada, un transeúnte por la calle 125 habrá notado algo nuevo en la famosa avenida. El alegre y amistoso interior atrae. Entre del frío, y se le ofrecerá café o té caliente. Hambriento?...
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Sunkofa: A fresh take on taste
Sunkofa, a local gift shop in the Claremont Village area of the Bronx, is known for its wide selection of cultural products. But this past Jan. 21, the storeowners welcomed customers to check out the store’s latest unique offering—a newly added café and juice bar. That it was also Martin Luther King Jr. Day made for an even more meaningful celebration.
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A family all the way, by any name De todos modos una familia, con cualquier nombre
La Ciudad de Nueva York es el hogar para todo tipo de familias. Tahique Foster es una de las madres solteras en la ciudad. No obstante...
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Family Caregivers: You’re not alone
Cuidadores familiares: no están solos
Most family caregivers feel isolated. Extensive resources are available, but most are unaware of this help. Confident they’re facing their challenge alone...
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Silky smooth, and cold as ice Sedoso suave y frio como el hielo
Mientras que el momento de pavonearse en su traje de baño ya se fue por este año, aun es el tiempo de mantenerse con el trópico.
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A frozen treat Llega un regalo congelado
Angelo Ortiz ha visto la pista de patinaje en el Parque Van Cortlandt desde el comienzo de su construcción hasta el final. “Yo paso por ahí todos los días”, dijo el...
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