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10 Caffeine-Free Creativity Boosters: Creativity Series, Part One

This is Part One of a fun new series exploring creativity, beyond the techniques I use in copywriting or PR. Check out part two here. Cups of coffee are great for focus and energy. But what if you’ve already had one too many? After a lifetime without the daily cup-a-day routine, here are my top […]

Long Island Food Not Bombs: Community Exchanges of Food and Supplies

A Long Island Food Not Bombs “Food Share.” Photo courtesy of Long Island Food Not Bombs. Imagine a place on Long Island where people exchange vegetarian food, clothing, toys, and household essentials. Local residents take what they need and give what they can. This is the philosophy of Long Island Food Not Bombs, an organization […]

Update: Photos from March 19 St. Baldrick’s Day Event, Calhoun High School

On March 19 at Calhoun High School in Merrick, teachers and students shaved or donated their hair in honor of those with cancer, as part of the St. Baldrick’s Day events being held across the nation. Pictured here are students Sofia Tibaldi, Ethan and Ashley Arriaga, and Aidan and Conor Darcy. Sofia is a Leukemia […]

Happy St. Baldrick’s Day: Inspirational Long Island Cancer News

Why are people shaving their heads bald? What does pizza have to do with cancer? Find out in today’s Long Island good news commentary. St. Baldrick’s Day Comes to Long Island In this world where beauty means everything to so many, St. Baldrick’s Day events are an inspiring show of solidarity with cancer patients everywhere. […]

Project Hope and YES Community Counseling Center: Resources and Emotional Support for Those Hit Hardest by Sandy

YES Community Counseling Center is starting new support groups for children and adults, in addition to its existing programs for Hurricane Sandy survivors. The Center works with Project Hope, a program created by the New York State Office of Mental Health, with support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Center for Mental […]