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routinely has raised tens

In those Super Tuesday

of millions more than the

contests, the former New

Democratic

York City mayor won only

campaign staffers in those

fared.

The Bloomberg cam-

offices will continue to

organization

paign, which hired a staff

be paid by his campaign

throughout election cycles.

of 2,400 people across 43

One of the world’s

states, will also transfer its

Bloomberg’s contribu-

wealthiest men with a net

offices in six pivotal states

tion amounts to more than

worth estimated to exceed

to the Democratic parties

the national party’s typical

$60 billion, Bloomberg

in those states, to help ac-

cash balance. The transfer

promised throughout his

celerate their hiring and or-

billionaire businessman’s

will help the DNC make up

campaign that he would

ganizing. Those states are

continued involvement in

for some of the steep fund-

help Democrats try to

Arizona, Florida, Michi-

the race since ending his

raising disadvantage when

defeat President Donald

gan, North Carolina, Penn-

build out their operations

own campaign this month

compared with its Repub-

Trump regardless of how

sylvania and Wisconsin.

heading into the November

due to a lackluster showing

lican counterpart, which

his own White House bid

from his presidential campaign to the Democratic National Committee in the largest single such transfer ever.

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This guidance is issued by the New York State Department of Economic Development d/b/a Empire State Development and applies to each business location individually and is intended to assist businesses in determining whether they are an essential business and steps to request

or support are exempt from the restrictions.

For purposes of Executive Order 202.6, “Essential Business,” means: 1. Essential health care operations including • research and laboratory services • hospitals • walk-in-care health facilities • veterinary and animal health services • elder care • medical wholesale and distribution • home health care workers or aides • doctor and dentist offices • nursing homes, or residential health care facilities or congregate care facilities • medical supplies and equipment providers 2. Essential infrastruc-

• transportation infrastructure such as bus, rail, or for-hire vehicles, garages 3. Essential manufacturing including • food processing, including all foods and beverages • chemicals • medical equipment/instruments • pharmaceuticals • safety and sanitary products • telecommunications • m i c r o e l e c t r o n i c s / semi-conductor • agriculture/farms • paper products 4. Essential retail including • grocery stores including all food and beverage stores • pharmacies • convenience stores • farmer’s markets

disposal • mail and shipping services • laundromats/dry cleaning • building cleaning and maintenance • child care services • auto repair • warehouse/distribution and fulfillment • funeral homes, crematoriums and cemeteries • storage for essential businesses • animal shelters or animal care or management 6. News media 7. Financial Institutions including • banks • insurance • payroll • accounting 8. Providers of basic necessities to economically disadvantaged populations including

custody and oversight of individuals both in the community and in state-licensed residential facilities; those operating community shelters and other critical human services agencies providing direct care or support 9. Construction including • skilled trades such as electricians, plumbers • other related construction firms and professionals for essential infrastructure or for emergency repair and safety purposes 10. Defense • defense and national security-related operations supporting the U.S. Government or a contractor to the US government 11. Essential services necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation and es-

• emergency management and response • building cleaners or janitors • general maintenance whether employed by the entity directly or a vendor • automotive repair • disinfection • doormen 12. Vendors that provide essential services or products, including logistics and technology support, child care and services needed to ensure the continuing operation of government agencies and provide for the health, safety and welfare of the public including • logistics • technology support • child care programs and services • government owned or leased buildings

such designation. With respect to business or entities that operate or provide both essential and non-essential services, supplies or support, only those lines and/ or business operations that are necessary to support the essential services, supplies,

ture including • utilities including power generation, fuel supply and transmission • public water and wastewater • telecommunications and data centers • airports/airlines

• gas stations • restaurants/bars (but only for take-out/delivery) • hardware and building material stores 5. Essential services including • trash and recycling collection, processing and

• homeless shelters and congregate care facilities • food banks • human services providers whose function includes the direct care of patients in state-licensed or funded voluntary programs; the care, protection,

sential operations of residences or other essential businesses including • law enforcement • fire prevention and response • building code enforcement • security

• essential government services If the function of your business is not listed above, but you believe that it is essential or it is an entity providing essential services or functions, you may request designation as an essential business.

WITH DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS DURING COVID-19 EPIDEMIC

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Mem-

need at this time when ev-

top or a smartphone. These

ending this epidemic. Con

tions that require electri-

its definition of ‘medical

ber Fernando is

eryone needs up-to-date

devices rely on electricity

Edison needs to be part of

cally powered life support

emergency’ to include all

information on the virus

to operate or to charge bat-

this solution.”

equipment, who can show

customers whose service

and how to stay safe,” said

teries. These are the ways

Con Edison offers pro-

their inability to pay for

has been terminated. We

Cabrera. “People rely on

most people receive their

tection from service dis-

electrical service, and those

are in a collective ‘medical

the news they see on televi-

information. We already

connection for those who

with medical emergencies. emergency’ and electricity

during the COVID-19 epi-

sion, or hear on a radio, or

know that having infor-

are elderly, blind, disabled,

“During this time when we

in every home is a major

demic. “Having electricity

access online through a per-

mation about safety pre-

receiving public assistance,

are in a state of emergency,

tool for helping to end this

in one’s home is a critical

sonal device, such as a lap-

cautions is a major part of

those with medical condi-

Con Edison should expand

epidemic,” said Cabrera.

ouncil

calling for Con

Edison to temporarily restore service to residential customers who have fallen behind with their payments,

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FERNANDO CABRERA CALLS FOR CON EDISON TO RESTORE SERVICE TO BRONS RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS

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Neighborhoods with ‘Medical Deserts’ Have Emergency Needs During COVID Pandemic

By Dr. Valda Crowder, M.D., MBA

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zip code has become a life or death matter. Families that live more than an hour from a hospital may face a death sentence based on their address. A long ambulance ride increases the risk of death.

Patients with respiratory emergencies, like the ones caused by coronavirus, are particularly vulnerable.

According to the American Hospital Association Annual Survey, over 1,000 hospitals in our country have closed since 1975. As a result, communities from coast to coast have populations in which residents must drive more than 60 minutes to reach an acute care hospital. These places are called “medical deserts.”

They exist in every state.

Now is the time to strengthen known weaknesses in our healthcare safety net. We desperately need new investment in our healthcare infrastructure. A recent study by the UK Imperial College COVID-19 Response Team anticipates the “capacity limits of the UK and US health system being exceeded many times over.” It warns that “even if all patients are able to be treated, we predict there would still be in the order of 250,000 deaths in Great Britain and 1.1-1.2 million deaths in the US.” As an Emergency Medicine Physician and Chair of the Health Committee of Black Women for Positive

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Change, I call on the nation’s leaders to immediately implement three recommendations to improve access to medical care and thereby save lives before it is too late.

(1) The U.S. Congress Should Pass Legislation to Create Free Standing Emergency Departments (FSEDs).

FSEDs are 24-hour, 7 day a week, emergency departments established in communities that lack immediate healthcare services. Stand-alone emergency departments are physically separate from hospitals. They can be independently owned, hospital owned or, government owned, and are staffed by emergency medicine physicians. FSEDs are available for walk-in patients and accept patients arriving by ambulance. These facilities treat and discharge patients while also transporting admitted cases to full-service hospitals by ambulance or helicopter. FSEDs can be quickly

built and maintained at a fraction of the cost of large hospitals. FSEDs are just as effective at providing time sensitive critical medical care services as hospital associated emergency departments. FSEDS can be a vital safety net for people who live in medical deserts.

(2) Convert Unused Spaces into Temporary COVID Hospitals Health care facilities and providers can quickly become accelerating vectors for the transmission of COVID-19. It is important for that reason to not only increase the number of critical beds with ventilator capability but also to physically separate COVID and non-COVID patients.

We need to immediately convert unused spaces into dedicated Temporary COVID Hospitals. If that is not done immediately, patients that are ill from non-COVID medical diseases can be infected by providers and other patients increasing their morbidity and mortality. Since every State in the U.S. now has empty conference centers, cruise ships, coliseums, concert halls and other large venues those unused spaces can be converted into Temporary COVID-only Hospitals.

Physically separating patients is a critical step to decreasing mortality and morbidity rates.

(3) Expand Medical Flight and Ground Transportation Capacity.

To strengthen our emergency and intensive care capacity, we need to rapidly put an increased number

of ambulances and medical flight helicopters into service. Expanding transportation capacity must include enhanced staffing with medical personnel. The physical location of patients in medical deserts, and their health care resources should not factor into their access to transportation.

Since the coronavirus pandemic is straining transportation systems there is a need to establish “Uber-Like” emergency transportation models, that can facilitate transportation to hospitals and emergency medical facilities.

Dr. Stephanie Myers, former Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and National Co-Chair of Black Women for Positive Change comments, “Dr. Crowder’s recommendations to address the Medical Deserts in underserved communities, is timely and urgent. Her vision should be included in the new policies being considered by federal, state and local governments. We must act fast to reduce the death rates associated with coronavirus. We are only at the beginning of this pandemic and have the opportunity now to put in place the medical capacity Americans will need.”

Valda Crowder, MD, MBA, is a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician who serves as Chair of the Health Committee for Black Women for Positive Change.

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porated, announced the

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Due to COVID-19 we had to reschedule our March 19th event to October 15, 2020. The event is scheduled to be held at Alhambra Ballroom. 9Am2pm. (God Willng we will be able to gather again at that time. Normally we have 200-250 attend our event.)

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NAACP holds teleconference to reach out to community Residents urged to look out for one another

By Lisa Fitch, Editor in Chief, Our Weekly News

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day night, and again in his press conference on Saturday.

H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, includes the priority of paid sick leave, as well as enhanced unemployment insurance, increased funds for Medicaid, and provisions to ensure food security for those affected by the global public health crisis.

The act is designed to assist U.S. low-income workers who do not have paid sick leave, should their business owners close shop. Harris said that 40 percent of those persons are either Black or Latino.

“We will be pushing this in the Senate and working with our friends in the House to make sure as many people get paid sick leave as possible,” Harris said. “We need to make sure that the Senate does its job and brings this to a vote without delay.”

The senator also emphasized that residents need to look out for one another.

“We also have to check on our elders. Try giving them a call to brighten their day,” Harris suggested. “Offer to get them groceries.”

Harris alluded to the violence that has arisen from some panicked residents toward “our Asian brothers and sisters.”

“We have to push back against any racism wherever it exists,” she said.

“Kindness and patience will be required a lot from us.”

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams agreed.

“People need to make attempts to connect more deeply and more often,” Adams said, suggesting a buddy system. “People want to still feel like someone out there still cares about them.”

Adams said that (then) current coronavirus numbers in the U.S. matched numbers Italy saw two weeks ago.

“The next few weeks are going to be critical,” Adams said, adding that he realizes the African American community does not have a lot of trust in the current administration. “I know what it’s like growing up poor, Black and with limited healthcare. I will keep fighting for people of color and I hope I can earn your trust.”

Adams has held the surgeon general post since 2017 and stressed that he is not a politician. The former anesthesiologist and Indiana State Health Commissioner began a campaign in September 2018 along with other public health officials to promote seasonal flu vaccinations because the previous year’s flu epidemic resulted in the deaths of an estimated 80,000 Americans.

“Testing has not gone the way we would have

liked it to have gone so far,” Adams said regarding the coronavirus. He noted that the country is at a turning point now, as over 83 state and local labs are now working on developing and providing tests.

“We’re prioritizing testing for healthcare workers and those most vulnerable, those over 65 with medical conditions.”

In addition to the CDC guidelines for limiting

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“We have to approach this from a community preparedness standpoint to work together and engage our community,” said Louissaint, who also suggested one-on-one support like making “old-school phone calls” and delivering prescription medications to those who need them.

“This is a sustained event,” she said. “Over the long haul, we’re going to radically change our lifestyles. Equity issues are at play here. Eighty-five percent of people of color have to rely on more prescription drugs. They have medical needs. Access is incredibly important.”

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he NAACP hosted an Emergency Tele Town Hall about coronavirus, COVID-19 and its potential impact on communities of color.

“The truth is, there are so many within this nation who are disenfranchised from receiving adequate and affordable care due to socio-economic circumstances,” said Derrick Johnson, NAACP president and CEO. “This virus will have dire consequences on so many, but specifically African-Americans, who suffer from higher rates of chronic illness.”

Johnson prefaced his comments by sharing his experiences as someone who lived through Hurricane Katrina.

“When the administration is not working for communities, those communities can suffer,” he said. “We want to make sure to get the information out to our communities as much as possible.”

Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) agreed.

“We want to make sure we’re not looking at another Katrina-like response from the government,” she said, adding her support for the Coronavirus Response Act passed by the U.S. House of Representatives over the weekend.

The House worked late last Friday and into early Saturday to pass—with bipartisan support—a relief bill designed to dull the societal impact of the coronavirus pandemic. President Donald Trump endorsed the bill, first on Twitter Fri-

the impact of the disease, which include social distancing and hand washing, Adams also mentioned that the President had authorized more than $50 billion in funding for states and localities to work against the spread of coronavirus.

“I promise you I’m in there fighting for your priorities,” Adams said. “It’s going to be a tough several weeks ahead. We need to lean into it now and we’ll see the positive effects down the line.”

Nicolette Louissant, PhD., is the executive director of Healthcare Ready, an organization established after Hurricane Katrina. It works with the public and private sectors to strength-

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Actors Marsai Martin (ABC’s “Black-ish” and Arica Himmel (ABC’s “Mixed-ish”); Editor-at-large of Essence Mikki Taylor and Walt Disney World Resort VP Tracey Powell; along with Disney Dreamers Myah Mitchell from Cambria Heights, N.Y. and Joseph Adams from Marietta, Ga. They participated as Grand Marshalls for a celebratory parade signaling the beginning of the 13th annual DDA. (Gregg Newton, photographer)

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Students from the NY-NJ area selected for the 2020 Disney Dreamers. L to R: Sydney Cobb (East Windsor, N.J), Danielle Phillip (Valley Stream, N.Y.), Myah Mitchell (Cambria Heights, N.Y.), Sadie Munoz (Maplewood, N.J.), Fatoumata Soumare (Brooklyn, N.Y.). (Todd Anderson, photographer)

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his year’s Disney Dreamers Academy (DDA) with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine, was cancelled on March 12, at the end of the first day of the youth motivational program, due to concerns of the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). A statement distributed by the DDA Public Relations Team stated: “In response to the fast-changing coronavirus situation, we made the difficult decision to cancel scheduled activities and events for this year’s Disney Dreamers Academy.”

Unfortunately Harlem Community Newspapers did not get a chance to talk to the youth from our area, who experienced 10

just a taste of the DDA experience: Fatoumata Soumare (Brooklyn, N.Y.); Myah Mitchell (Cambria Heights, N.Y.); Danielle Phillip (Valley Stream, N.Y.); Sydney Cobb (East Windsor, N.J.) and Sadie Munoz (Maplewood, N.J.).

The Disney Dreamers and their family chaperones who joined them, had some time to meet each other before they began the 13th annual parade along the streets of Disney’s Magic Kingdom, officially kicking off the Disney Dreamers Academy. This year Dreamers Myah Mitchell, from Cambria Heights and Joseph Adams, from Atlanta, joined Marsai Martin, star of ABC’s “Black-ish” and Arica

Himmel, a native New Yorker herself, and star of ABC’s “Mixed-ish,” along with Editor-at-large of Essence Mikki Taylor and Walt Disney World Resort VP Tracey Powell as grand marshals of the parade. For a couple of hours after the parade students enjoyed time in the Magic Kingdom before the announcement of the program’s cancellation, around 8:00pm on March 12.

Disney helped to schedule travel arrangements for students and their families traveling back the next day. While some left that morning, others stayed until Friday evening and enjoyed the Disney Theme Park Pass they all received as part of the weekend program.

One parent from Atlanta commented he was taking his Disney Dreamer son to Animal Kingdom before the 500 mile drive back home. His son is a trained scuba diver, interested in marine biology and was going to spend his “Deep Dive” at the Animal Kingdom theme park.

“Deep Dives” are a key part of the weekend where the 100 students divide into smaller groups where they participate in a workshop facilitated by one or more professionals working in the career fields of their interest.

This year they had 17 topics including: JumpStart, Film Production, Marine Biology, Technology, Music Production and Journalism.

New York students meet fellow New York native Arica Himmel from ABC’s “mixed-ish”. L to R: Danielle Phillip (Valley Stream, N.Y.), Arica Himmel, Myah Mitchell (Cambria Heights, N.Y.). (Todd Anderson, photographer)

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on-profit executive and educator Careshia Moore, Esq. is the President and CEO of Usher’s New Look (UNL), the youth empowerment foundation is celebrating 20 years of service.

In her role as President and CEO of UNL, Ms. Moore provides strategic leadership to the organization that is committed to transforming the lives of underserved youth into passion-driven leaders.

To commemorate its 20-year anniversary, Ms. Moore and her staff, along with volunteers, sponsors and UNL Board Members, presented the 2019 Disruptivator Summit at Atlanta’s Emory University in July 2019. The three-day

event brought together hundreds of students, parents, educators and like-minded individuals interested in addressing the needs of young people and helping them achieve their goals. The

event also served as the launch of UNL’s 20 For 20 fundraising campaign.

Ms. Moore is an advocate and educator who has a heart for inspiring others to reach their po-

tential. She is a mentor, leadership development expert, workshop creator and facilitator and a designer of educational products. As a life-long educator, Ms. Moore’s observation of the dis-

parities among underserved youth was the catalyst for the work in which she is currently engaged and propels her to continue to seek out innovative strategies to equip youth to compete to succeed.

Ms. Moore is active in her community through membership on boards such as Communities in Schools of Henry County and United Way Advisory Board. She is also the founder of League of Women Entrepreneurs, a networking group that seeks to empower, educate and elevate women in business. In recognition of her dedication to the community and her passion for encouraging and inspiring others, she was named as one of Southern Journal Maga-

zine’s Top 14 under 40.

Ms. Moore earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education and Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida.

Ms. Moore is married to her husband of 16 years, and they are the proud parents of one son and one daughter. The Moore family recently co-authored a children’s book, Mikaela the Koala.

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CON EDISON EXPANDS EFFORTS TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC DURING CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY

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n its continuing effort to protect customers and employees from the coronavirus (COVID-19), Con Edison has halted all meter reading and installation of smart meters.

The decision builds on steps the company took previously to support public health and safety.

Con Edison is always ready to respond to every emergency. The energy company’s managers and crews are committed to keeping New York safe and the service reliable.

“Nothing is more important than health and safety,” said Tim Cawley, the president of Con Edison.

“We want to protect everyone while providing the safe, reliable service our customers need. While many of our work activities have been put on hold, we are focusing on system infrastructure work that ensures safety and reliability.”

Con Edison will enter a customer’s home only for emergencies, safety-related inspections and customer-requested service connections

and enhancements.

Con Edison employees who need to enter a home for one of these reasons will carry proper identification. Our workers are following U.S. Centers for Disease Control and New York State and City guidelines.

The workers will ask if anyone in the household is ill and discuss how they may carry out their tasks with everyone’s safety and comfort in mind. If you have an appointment with us, please let us know if you or anyone in your premises is quar-

antined by calling 1-800-75-CONED (1-800-752-6633).

All company employees and contractors are advised to follow social distancing guidelines.

Other steps Con Edison has taken include: · Stopping shutoffs of electric, natural gas or steam service due to non-payment resulting from the health crisis. · Waiving new late-payment charges for all customers and suspending the fee charged to a customer who is unable to grant access to their

property. We will continue to shut off service when there is a safety issue. · Temporarily shutting down customer service walkin centers in the five boroughs and Westchester County. Residential customers can choose one of the other convenient ways to pay their bill, including online at My Account, by mail with a check or money order, or by phone at 1-888-9255016. · Pausing energy efficiency service visits to homes and businesses in New

York City and Westchester County.

Con Edison is also having administrative employees work from home, field personnel conduct pre-job briefings in smaller groups, and dividing workers into teams. The company instructs employees to follow the CDC guidelines, including hand washing and social distancing.

To get the most recent information about help Con Edison is providing to our customers visit our Coronavirus webpage.

NEW YORKERS:

STAY HOME TO STOP THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS New Yorkers working together and staying home can slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in New York City.

When you go out for essential needs, work or to get fresh air, keep distance between yourself and others and take the following precautions.

• Keep at least 6 feet between yourself and others.

• Wash your hands with soap and water often.

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or sleeve when sneezing or coughing.

• Do not touch your face with unwashed hands.

• Monitor your health more closely than usual for cold or flu symptoms.

IF YOU ARE SICK • Stay home.

• If you have a cough, shortness of breath, fever, sore throat and do not feel better after 3-4 days, consult with your doctor.

• If you need help getting medical care, call 311.

• NYC will provide care regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

REDUCE OVERCROWDING

PROTECT THE MOST VULNERABLE • Stay home if you have lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, cancer or a weakened immune system.

• Stay home and call, video chat or text with family or friends who have one of these conditions.

• Stay home.

• Telecommute if possible.

If you do go out: • Stagger work hours away from peak travel times.

• Walk or bike.

• Do not gather in crowds.

Text COVID to 692-692 for real-time updates or visit nyc.gov/coronavirus.

Call 311 to report harassment or discrimination. Call 888-NYC-WELL, text "WELL" to 65173 or chat online at nyc.gov/nycwell to connect with a counselor. *Messages and data rates may apply. Check your wireless provider plan for details.

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Quanrantine Fillers – Books to read during Coronavirus shut in

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Hunker down.

That’s what you’ll be doing for the immediate future: trying to stay well or get well or just waiting.

You’ve had enough TV and the pantry’s as clean as it’ll ever get, so maybe it’s time to find something to read.

Why not try one of these great books.....

FICTION If you’re a fan of unusual thrillers, look for “Please See Us” by Caitlin Mullen.

It’s the story of two dead women who have not yet been found in their marshy grave. But they know what’s going on, and they know they won’t be alone for long. Oh, and they know who killed them. Also, thriller fans, get “Journey of the Pharaohs” by the late Clive Cussler and Graham Brown. If you’ve ever read a Cussler book, you know what you’re in for!

“The Love Story of Missy Charmichael” by Beth Morrey is a sweetheart of a book. It’s about w seventy-nine-year-old woman who’s largely alone; her children are scattered or estranged and she’s old enough to believe that reflection on her past is all she has left. And then she meets a dog....

The fan of historical fiction will love having “Westering Women” by Sandra Dallas on the sofa. It’s the story of a young seamstress and her small daughter, both of whom travel with a caravan of other women to answer the call for “eligible women” out west in the 1800s. Adventure, love, action, can you resist?

NON-FICTION Music fans will love hunkering down with “The Beatles from A to Zed” by

Peter Asher. It’s an easybreezy book on the Fab Four, but indirectly – which means you’ll get some little-discussed, little-known tales that fans will need to know. Here’s another book that’s perfect for the music fan: “She Can Really Lay It Down” by Rachel Frankel, a book about music’s female rebels and rockers.

Or look for “1973: Rock at the Crossroads” by Andrew Grant Jackson, a book that’s part history, part music history, and all perfect nostalgia.

For the reader who loves a good true-medicine tale, try “The Open Heart Club” by Gabriel Brownstein. Written by a man whose life was saved by cardiac surgery when he was just a small child, this book looks at heart surgery in the distant past and what’s being done to cure the heart now. Another book to look for, whether you’re thinking it’s time to quit smoking, you’re fascinated about why anyone would start, or you’re just plain in need of something different is “The Cigarette: A Political History” by Sarah Milov.

For parents or parentsto-be, how about something different: “Designing Babies” by Robert L. Klitzman, M.D. is a guidebook of sorts, filled with choices that potential Moms and Dads can make when taking that big step toward parenthood – but it’s also a book about how tomorrow’s generations are being affected by technology today.

Also, try “9 Months In, 9 Months Out” by Vanessa Lobue, which is a scientific look at pregnancy and being a parent, written by a scientist.

The reader who hates the fact that Church has to be missed will enjoy having “The Knights of Columbus: An Illustrated History” by Andrew T. Walther and Maureen H. Walther around. It’s a large, beautiful retrospective on the “K of C,” its contributions, and many of the leaders who influenced the Knights through the decades.

Hang on to hope that this will be over soon, but reading “Nomad: Designing a Home for Escape and Adventure” by Emma Reddington. This heavy, beautiful book is filled with ideas for the person who wants to convert a bus, van, or boat into a permanent living space that’s movable.

You can dream, can’t you?

While you’re reading that one, keep “Making a Life”

by Melanie Falick nearby; it’s a book on crafting, art, and subsisting on that which you create.

Depending on the view from your bed or sofa, “On Flowers” by Amy Merrick might be something to lift your spirits. It’s filled with photos, and its words reflect an appreciation for all things colorful. The book to read after that: “White Feathers: The Nesting Lives of Tree Swallows”

by Bernd Heinrich, and learn about your feathered friends.

Another book to find, one that’s perfect for environmentalists, is “Cat Tale: The Wild, Weird Battle to Save the Florida Panther”

by Craig Pittman. Filled with humor, action, and a pretty kitty, it’s great for animal lovers, too. And this: “Running with Sherman”

by Christopher McDougall is a story of a donkey and you know you want it.

If you’re thinking that now’s the time to consider a good break and a new business, “Discipline Strategy”

by Timothy L. Coomer, PhD is a worthwhile read and a good place to start.

It’s about decision-making, goal-setting, and doing the best work you can offer to your customers.

Sports fans, there’s no doubt that you’re feeling bereft without your favorite team on TV, so why not pick up a sports book instead? One like “Games of Deception” by Andrew Maraniss. It’s the tale of Nazi Germany, World War, and the United States’ first Olympic basketball team. Another book for the sports fan is “The Eighth Wonder of the World: The True Story of André the Giant:” by Bertrand Hėbert and Pat LaPrade.

It’s a tale of wrestling, and the real man who made it fun to watch.

If this quarantine is compounded by loss, look for “Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief” by David Kessler. It’s a book for healing that takes things just one step beyond old, conventional grieving.

If you’re already tired of the same old meals, look for “Meals, Music, and Muses: Recipes from My African American Kitchen” by Alexander Smalls.

There’s really only one thing you can say about it: yum.

TRUE CRIME True crime fans will want to have “Highway of Tears” by Jessica McDiarmid in their laps while being quarantined. It’s a deep look into a tragedy: along a highway in British Columbia, officials have discovered dozens of murdered In-

digenous women and girls through the decades. How this happened, what is being done about it, it’ll keep you on the edge of your seat. Also look for “The Lost Brothers” by Jack El-Hai, a missing-boys mystery that’s nearly seven decades old but still a very active case.

Here’s one to whet your True Crime whistle: “Assassinations: The Plots, Politics, and powers Behind History-Changing Murders” by Nick Redfern. The title says it all... except “you’ll like it.”

Another book you’ll like: “The Third Rainbow Girl: The Long Life of a Double Murder in Appalachia” by Emma Copley Eisenberg, the story of a crime that impacted an entire geographical area.

If you’ve always wondered what it might be like to be in a high government crime-fighting position, then you’ll want to read “The Unexpected Spy” by Tracy Walder with Jessica Anya Blau. It’s the story of Walder’s years with the FBI, the CIA, and the life of one woman inside the world of taking down terrorists.

And if you’ve always wondered how crime-fighters do their work, then look for “American Sherlock: Murder, Forensics, and the Birth of American CSI” by Kate Winkler Dawson. It’s a book about the man who helped set the stage for the way forensics is done, even today – and that includes the things he got all wrong.

BIOGRAPHIES Biography fans take note: “The Less People Know About Us” by Axton Betz-Hamilton is one you’ll want to read. It’s a

tale of stolen identity and betrayal, family turmoil, and a perpetrator you won’t believe. Another bio to find: “My Time Among the Whites” by Jennine Capó Crucet, who writes of being a Latinx woman in a world that’s mostly Caucasian.

It’s always time to hunker-hunker down with some burning love, and “Elvis Through the Ages”

by Boze Hadleigh is the book you want. Filled with pictures, quotations, and tales of The King, it’s great if you’re so lonely, baby. Here’s another book about a king (to-be): “King Charles: The Man, the Monarch, and the Future of Britain” by Robert Jobson is all about William’s father, the man who’s next in line to the British throne.

WOMEN’S STUDIES Who doesn’t want the most fabulous life ever? If that describes you but you think you’re “too old,” then read “A Woman Makes a Plan” by Maye Musk. It’s a book of advice, but also a bio by a woman who’s had an interesting life and is willing to share it. Hint: speaking of share, it’s a great story to share across the ages.

If you’re the type of person who likes light, short reading, try “The American Women’s Almanac: 500 Years of Making History” by Deborah G. Felder. This book is full of short biographies of women who changed history, and how they did it. Read it yourself – and share it with your teenager.

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Managing Screen Time While Kids Are Home From School (Statepoint)

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ith many kids out of school and spending more time at home, finding ways to fill the time is essential. As most parents know, it can be tempting to allow children to pass some of the extra hours using digital devices, however, research shows that managing screen time is vital for developing minds.

When used in moderation and under parental supervision, devices of course can be incredibly powerful learning and communication tools, and in many cases, they will be vital to kids’ continued academic progress while campuses are

closed. However, people aren’t meant to spend all their time in front of screens, especially kids. Excessive screen time can lead to: • Impaired mental and physical well-being.

• A loss of quality sleep.

• Impeded impulse control -- for kids, impulse control is already hard enough!

• Poor communication skills (nonverbal cues are learned in face-to-face interaction, not through device-to-device communication).

• Addictive behaviors, and even violent tendencies.

• Vision problems.

• An increased risk of obesity.

With all that said, here are a

few ways to manage your children’s screen time: • Create a routine. Post a schedule each morning in a place that’s easy for kids to see. Include such items as doing chores, reading books, practicing an instrument, creating artwork, playing in the backyard and any other activity that will help ensure chunks of the day are spent away from screens doing something productive.

• Talk. Be extra proactive about starting conversations with your kids. Check in with them about progress on assigned homework. Ask them how they are feeling. Children are used to being surrounded by fellow students and teach-

PHOTO SOURCE: (c) monkeybusinessimages / iStock via Getty Images Plus ers all day, so be sure to give them opportunities to practice social skills.

• Use tech tools. Every parent knows the struggle of limiting device use. But new tech tools can help you make

rules that stick. One such tool is a parental control app called OurPact. To start, parents sign up for a free account. After pairing their child’s devices, they’re able to manage them remotely through at-a-touch

blocking or automated schedules. Customizable, flexible and easy to use, it’s great for setting bedtime schedules, ensuring devices are being used safely and properly, and enjoying ping-free family meals. It works on Wi-Fi and all cellular connections, meaning you can manage access all the time. To learn more or download, visit OurPact.com.

You may be spending more time together as a family these days, which makes this a key opportunity to be a good role model when it comes to proper device use. For example, if you don’t want your child to use their device in the middle of dinner, hold yourself to the same rule.

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AND NEW YORK’S PUBLIC TELEVISION STATIONS ANNOUNCE EXPANDED REMOTE LEARNING DURING STATEWIDE SCHOOL CLOSURE

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develop distance learning plans for

to state and national learning stan-

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school closings across the state. In

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stations and increased online edu-

Friedman, a Suffolk County teach-

already been taking place and will

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continue to help educators make

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viding this so quickly in this crisis.”

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WPBS – Watertown

students.

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ents and educators across the state.”

tional programs are also available

tion and resources developed in con-

er they have a computer or broad-

“Online learning is not an op-

to stream on the free PBS Video

junction with local school districts,

WMHT – Albany/Troy

schools and parents to consider

and PBS KIDS Video apps.

BOCES, parents, and teachers.

WNET – New York City

when planning for continuity of

band at home.

tion for a lot of kids at home be-

Mountain Lake PBS – Plattsburgh

NYSED’s site also provides non-technological suggestions for

“As we adapt to the ever-evolv-

cause they lack access to broadband

Since every PBS station in New

New York’s educators and parents

WLIW – Long Island

learning. There are many ways stu-

ing situation around COVID-19,

or a laptop,” said Bill McColgan,

York has multiple digital channels,

can continue to access free educa-

Remote Instruction and Conti-

dents can continue learning that do

we’re seeing heroic efforts by ed-

Chair of the Association of Pub-

programming will be available for

tional resources that supplement

nuity of Learning Resources Web-

not require access to a computing

ucators and parents to ensure that

lic Broadcasting Stations of New

young children (PreK to 4th Grade)

and augment learning on the web-

site

device.

children have equitable access to

York. “That’s why we are ensuring

and older children (5th to 12th

site, PBSLearningMedia.org. PBS

NYSED’s remote Continui-

NYSED will continue to update

home-learning,” Board of Regents

that all kids can access this at-home

Grade) on different digital chan-

LearningMedia provides original

ty of Learning Resources website

and add resources to this dedicated

Chancellor Betty A. Rosa said.

learning via our free, over-the-air

nels. They can be viewed for free

digital content and supplemental

is live now and includes options

website as they become available.

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COMMENTARY: Dear Black People: Coronavirus Will Kill You

By Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., NNPA Newswire Culture and Entertainment Editor

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oronavirus or Covid-19 or “rona” as some are calling it will kill you. You may have seen some of the conspiracy theories, myths or outright lies floating around the internet stating that black folks cannot get coronavirus. You may have the false belief that those with “melanin poppin’” cannot get this deadly virus or if they get it, will not die from it. Stop the madness.

Actor Idris Elba, NBA stars on multiple teams and black folks in your everyday life have it. You may have heard the sad case of retired nurse Pat Frieson, 61, who became the first casualty of the virus in Illinois. What looked like

an asthma attack has now been classified as coronavirus. Frieson has a sister in the same hospital also suffering from the same symptoms and now fighting for her life. Ms. Frieson and her sister are black.

Ives Green. a 58-yearold runner, and award-winning Special Olympics athlete, became the first

person in Louisiana to die from coronavirus. He lived in a facility for people with developmental disabilities and had limited exposure to people from outside of the facility. His family is still trying to figure out how someone seemingly in great health, contracted coronavirus. Mr. Green is black.

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You may have heard of Dr. James Pruden, 71, an emergency room doctor in Paterson, NJ, who is now in critical condition after testing positive for coronavirus. He is a trained first responder who is in charge of the hospital’s emergency preparedness unit and lead the hospital through the swine flu outbreak in 2009. Dr. Pruden is now fighting for his life and he is black.

Melanin is not Vibranium and America isn’t Wakanda even in the Marvel Universe, so why some black people, who are often disproportionately impacted by medical conditions for a myriad of reasons, believe they are immune to coronavirus is beyond me?

For those who think Idris Elba isn’t “black, black,” the British-born brother’s parents are from Sierra-Leone and Ghana meaning he is African in addition to being a black Brit which makes him unequivocably “black, black.”

For the record, people in 19 African countries have tested positive for coronavirus and for sure they are “black black.”

To make it plain, I’m not talking about skin color, I’m talking about

identity. If you are African living anywhere in the world including the continent, black American, mixed race, biracial, Hotep, Greek, GDI, hood, bougie, religious, atheist or any category of black, there isn’t a magical pill or pigment that’s going to stop you from getting coronavirus if you come in contact with someone who has it.

Even if you don’t think you have it, you very well could have it and knowingly or unknowingly spread the virus that may not be fatal to you but could be fatal to others. It is called being asymptomatic. Merriam-Webster’s dictionary uses asymptomatic in the following sentence to give people a better understanding of the meaning of the word: “Those measures could work slowing the spread of the virus, which is also believed to be spread by asymptomatic people.”

My point is coronavirus will kill you and other black people so wash your hands and stay away from others outside of your home as much as possible, especially older folks. Listen to those in power you can trust. If restaurants, gymnasiums and other businesses are closed, stay away from them. Some restaurants are still delivering and responsible gym owners are posting at-home workouts for their clientele on the web. I’ve also heard folks saying only two percent of the U.S. population will get it. For the geniuses out there, that amounts to 6 million people which is not a small number.

As for all of the con-

spiracy theories, the rapid spread of coronavirus happens when your President hires a science denier as head of Health and Human Services who promptly cuts the CDC’s budget on managing infectious diseases by 80 percent and is still trying to make more cuts to said budget.

Oh, and suppressing important information and holding press conferences about coronavirus that are evasive and filled with misinformation and flat out lies. Just because your xenophobic President calls it the Chinese virus, doesn’t mean it only impacts the Chinese. Oh, and there are black Chinese people too but that’s another article (see Jamaica).

If you haven’t before, now is the time to practice self-care. There is no conspiracy and black people can and are dying from this virus. Coronavirus is real and those of us who have been historically denied competent and compassionate healthcare should be the most vigilant in adhering to guidelines and mandates to prevent the spread of the deadly virus, especially to our most vulnerable populations.

This article was written by Nsenga K Burton, Ph.D., founder & editor-in-chief of The Burton Wire. An expert in intersectionality and media industries, Dr. Burton is also a professor of film and television at Emory University and co-editor of the book, Black Women’s Mental Health: Balancing Strength and Vulnerability.

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n this time of crisis artist Jackson Cesareo has created a 10ft x 10ft x 8ft sculpture of a beautiful dove with olive branch entitled Peace Dove.

A definite symbol of hope and rejuvenation.

It was on display at White Lake Reformed Presbyterian Church in White lake, NY from August to September of 2019. Preparations are now being made to install it as a permanent fixture there. A most appropriate idea straight out of antiquity, namely the scriptures. A much-needed, soothing visual message at this time, when the world has been flooded by Covid-19.

Genesis 8:11 When the dove returned to him in the evening, there in its beak was a freshly plucked olive leaf! Then Noah knew that the water had receded from the earth.

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pacted him in such a way that gave birth to this beautiful sculptural symbol, that is at first glance, understood by all. I would not peg Jackson Cesareo as just a sculptor. He is exceptional in many mediums, including painting, mural painting, sculpting, drawing, photography, building mechanisms and kinetic art.

Jackson worked for the American Museum of Natural History for many years, is now retired and is a fulltime artist. For those

of you who have visited the AMNH you have viewed his work without even knowing it. Museum murals, dinosaur exhibits, and other exhibits such as one on Cuba and its coral reefs are marks of this renaissance man’s handiwork. For those who haven’t seen his work at the museum, you may have seen him around town generating smiles and laughter with his favorite pastime. A moving sculpture project he rides around town.

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He has gained a reputation as The Cupcake Man, having bicycled his cupcake sculpture around New York City as well as throughout the United States and Europe. His mission was simply to make people smile and that it

has. Newspapers and television programs have done stories on what Jackson refers to as the Cupcake Gang and Jackson published a photo journal of “the gang’s” travels throughout the United States. Many thanks and much respect have

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during digestion. When the stomach is not as acidic as it should be, the body becomes acidic. Blood is slightly alkaline with a pH between 7.36 and 7.44. If the pH is lower than those ranges, it can be dangerous.

When body pH drops below 6.4 enzymes are deactivated, digestion cannot work properly, vitamins, minerals and food supplements will not be able to effectively assimilate. Low pH levels indicate an unhealthy accumulation of acidity in the body.

An acidic pH can be caused by an acidic diet, emotional stress or toxic overload.

The immune system will try to compensate for low pH acidity by taking alkaline mineral reserves like sodium from the stomach or calcium from the bones, a major

cause of osteoporosis and many other diseases.

Many seniors suffer from osteoporosis because their medications can make their bodies acidic. A lack of minerals in the diet can cause acid build up in the cells creating symptoms like arthritis, fibromyalgia, MS, and lupus.

Research has proven that disease cannot survive in an alkaline state, but viruses, bacteria, yeast, fungus, candida and even cancer cells can only live and grow in a low oxygen, low pH environment. If your body is acidic it cannot retain enough oxygen to fight infections. If your pH level is 7.4 or higher it will become alkaline, allowing the blood and chemicals in your body to absorb high levels of oxygen.

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Seniors and anyone with a weak immune system are vulnerable.

This year Harlem Holistic Wellness Week (H2W) will use social media platforms to provide education and awareness on alternative natural preventive health care options. Prevention has always been a H2W focus, which is even more important this year, since there is no known cure for COVID-19 yet, our only defense is prevention.

A strong immune system means having a high pH balanced alkaline body. If you are reading this dialog, I ask you to go on Amazon.com and order a $8.00 box of pH test strips I use “Just Fitter” but any strip that tests the alkaline and acid levels in your body using urine and saliva will work.

There are reports that show that due to lifestyle and diet the average American over 40 will test around 5 pH, if this is true, education about the positive power of Hydrogen can save lives. There are things that can be done to reduce the acidity in your body and rise your bodies pH level. Drinking alkaline water, diet, and mindfulness activities are examples of a few.

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There is a great deal of research showing that when a body reaches a pH level of 7.4 cancers become dormant and at pH 7.6 the oxygenated red blood cell will provide the white blood cells the strength to destroy any type of invader. That’s where I want my pH level to be.

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“The Last Negroes at Harvard” by Kent Garrett with Jeanne Ellsworth REVIEW by Terri Schlichenmeyer, Harlem News contributor

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emember, remember....?

Skipping school, good teachers, hard lessons, practical jokes, smelly lockers, remember? If you don’t, your oldest friends probably do. As in the new book “The Last Negroes at Harvard” by Kent Garrett with Jeanne Ellsworth, they were there alongside you when everything happened, remember?

For many years, Kent Garrett claimed that he “rarely thought about Harvard.” Yes, it was his alma mater, but there was more to him than his graduation from an Ivy League school. He had a career and later, a dairy farm to run. Being one of a handful of “Negro” graduates from an esteemed college was a small part of who Garrett was.

But then he discovered that

a Harvard upperclassmate died, and he began to do what he said he didn’t: he thought about Harvard.

Garrett was just seventeen the fall of 1959, when his family drove him to Harvard and helped him carry his belongings to a room he’d share with another boy, one who happened also to be a “Negro.” There were, as Garrett later learned, eighteen “Negroes” in the class of 1963,scattered among various dorms.

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As they moved into their dorms that fall, Americans were just learning that the Soviet Union was capable of launching missiles from submarines. A war in a country halfway across the world had its firsttwo casualties. Mike Wallace had done a TV report on Black Muslims

and Malcolm X, shocking white America.

The freshmen who hoped they’d survive at Harvard became sophomores, then juniors, then seniors.

In their college careers, the “Negroes” saw protests and sit-ins, violence and calls for peace. They met people who’d influence history, and others who’d die too early. And by the time they graduated, eighteen men had learned that they were not “Negroes” anymore...

It’s really hard not to love “The Last Negroes at Harvard” right from the get-go.

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these young men were nevertheless unique individuals with ideals, strengths, and promise.

But this book isn’t only about eighteen Black men.

It’s also a snapshot of a burgeoning Civil Rights Movement, and a country that’s evolving. We get a peek of life on the edge of change,when college-age men wore ties to dinner. We watch as protests arrived in Boston, “the Pill” was whispered-about, segregation eased in the North, sitins became a thing, and language changed, too.

Know that this is not merely a book of nostalgia for older folk: it’s also for younger readers heading for college, or for lovers of social history.Sit down with this book, and be delighted. “The Last Negroes at Harvard” is one you’ll remember.

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