Summer Fun: How to Make Seed Grenades
Take a cue from guerrilla gardener Liz Christy and toss seed grenades in vacant lots in your neighborhood to plant wildflowers. This form of "Do-Nothing Farming" is the perfect way to get in on the greening act even if you don't have land to call your own.
Three NYC Area Musicians Selected by Carnegie Hall for First-Ever National Youth Orchestra
Carnegie Hall selected 120 exceptional young musicians from across the U.S., including three from the New York metro area, for its first-ever National Youth Orchestra.
Thousands Volunteer to Make 1940 U.S. Census Data Available Online
More than 160,000 people volunteered to index U.S. Census records online as part of the 1940 U.S. Census Community Project, the first national service project of its kind. The 1940 U.S. Census records are now available online for free.
Ask The Expert: Are Energy Drinks Okay for Kids?
Adults drink caffeinated beverages all the time, so why can't kids? Marcie Beth Schneider, M.D., a pediatrician who practices in Greenwich, CT, weighs in on why kids shouldn't consume energy drinks.
Raising Autism Awareness on the Green
A Melville family affected by autism hosts "T Off 4 Autism" to increase awareness about autism and to raise money for research that will ultimately help find a cure.
Montefiore Medical Center Supports Mothers who Breastfeed
Montefiore Medical Center recently announced its plan to participate in "Latch On NYC," a city-wide initiative to support mothers who make the commitment to breastfeed their infants. The hospital will remove all formula advertising , promotions, and free samples from the maternity department and will only hand out samples when new mothers ask for them.
Ask the Expert: What Should Parents Know About Sepsis?
Sepsis, also known as blood poisoning, is a medical condition triggered by an infection that's a leading cause of death in hospitals. Here, get details on sepsis symptoms and risk factors from a local urgent care doctor.
Sun Safety Tips for Kids
This summer, the FDA rolls out new sunscreen guidelines and an expert from PM Pediatrics helps explain what they mean, what parents should know about the different types of sunscreens, and offers tips on how to best protect your child from the sun.
Westchester County, NY Special Needs Resource Guide - Part 2
Are you looking for the most comprehensive guide to special needs resources in the Westchester County, NY area? Our guide has listings for therapists, camps, medical experts, advocates and support groups focusing on special needs in Larchmont, Scarsdale, White Plains, Valhalla and all of Westchester County, NY.
Westchester County, NY Special Needs Resource Guide - Part 1
Are you looking for the most comprehensive guide to special needs resources in the Westchester County, NY area? Our guide has listings for therapists, camps, medical experts, advocates and support groups focusing on special needs in Larchmont, Scarsdale, White Plains, Valhalla and all of Westchester County, NY.
