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Cutting for a Cure is saving lives in Harlem see page 12-13

Esplanade Gardens celebrates Family Day see page 18

Mayor Bill de Blasio Kicks Off Harlem To Havana Cultural Festival see page 4

WBLS Vaughn Harper - RIP see page 16

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GOOD NEWS YOU CAN USE! Governor Cuomo’s office kicked off the Harlem to Havana cultural festival effort being developed by the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce a couple of weeks ago. The mayor has joined in with his endorsement last week. We commend the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce who is crafting this cultural relationship between Harlem and Havana. (see page 4) Thank you Denny Moe for the annual “Cutting for a Cure” promotion aimed at getting men tested so they may get early treatment for life-threatening diseases. (see pages 12-13) Condolences to the family of Vaughn Harper. I have had the opportunity to meet Vaughn several times over the past years and I know he will be truly missed - RIP. (see page 16)

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Mayor Bill de Blasio Kicks Off Harlem To Havana Cultural Festival photos by Nadezda Travodova

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ayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray kicked off a music and cultural exchange between Harlem and Cuba’s capital, Havana, which has been crafted by the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce.

Local politicians, city officials, media and others were among the several hundred guests at the July 14 fete at Gracie Mansion to launch the Harlem to Havana Music & Cultur-

Blasio said. “It will further deepen our commitment to the diversity and the richness of all cultures that make up New York City. It will show the world even more of what’s great about this place.”

Esteemed guests included former Mayor David Dinkins, Congressman-elect Adriano Espillat, Assemblyman Keith Wright and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer. Angela Bir-

Gilda Gillim, Metroplus; Michelle Stendt, Metroplus; Betty Park, Manna Restaurant; Pat Stevenson, Harlem Community Newspapers

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al Festival. The festival will bring world renown Cuban musicians, artists, chefs, teachers, dancers, and films uptown over the

summer. And in February, a delegation of artists and others will travel to Cuba to perform.

“The first ever Harlem to Havana Music & Cultural Festival is going to be something amazing for this city,” Mayor de 4

Betty Parks, Manna; Jennifer, Hemphil, Carnegie Hall; Jennifer Ackerson, NYC&Co Tourism Ready

President Obama eased travel restrictions and reestablished diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba, who for decades were sworn enemies.

“I’ve been apart of

Gregg Bishop, Commissioner, NYC Small Business Services; Richard Buery, Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives

chett, one of the stars of the Broadway musical “The Color Purple,” regaled guests with a performance of “The Color

many an exchange between Harlem and Havana, and I’m so glad of the work the Greater Harlem Chamber of Com-

Mayor Bill deBlasio; First Lady Chirlane McCray.

merce has been doing to bring these two sister cities, these two cultures, populations, sister countries and heritages together,” Wright said. “It’s about time.”

The sweltering tem-

East Side. NY1 senior reporter Cheryl Wills emceed the night, where guests mingled and enjoyed an open bar and local bites inspired by both Havana and Harlem’s food scenes, as well as

Former NY Mayor Hon. David Dinkins (2nd from left); Jacque Andre DeGraff, 100 Black Men (2nd from right)

peratures were a fitting backdrop for the reception, which was held on the grounds of Gracie Mansion on the Upper

live Afro-Cuban music from the group, Jaambo.

The event also honored the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce,

Pat Lilly, Program Coordinator,Columbia University, Tanya Pope, AVP, University Supplier Diversity & BusiMayor deBlasio; Lloyd Williams, President. Greater Harness Integration, Columbia University lem Chamber of Commerce; First Lady Chirlane McCray.

Pat Stevenson, Harlem Community News (right)

Purple,” during the reception.

And the event made history: it was the first time a sitting NYC mayor invited Cuba’s representatives to the United Nations to Gracie Mansion.

Earlier this year,

which will celebrate 120 years of service later this year. The Greater Halem Chamber of Commerce runs HARLEM WEEK, a celebration of all things uptown during several weeks in the summer. Patricia Ricketts, vice president of programs, and Louis Katsos, a member of the commerce’s executive board, also took home honors.

Senator Espillat presented the honorees with the awards, which

Assemblyman Keith Wright; Honoree Charles Flateman, Sr. V.P. Schubert Organization; Manhattan BP Gale Brewer

also recognized Charles Flateman, the senior vice president of the Schubert Organization.

H.E. Ana Silvia Rodriquez Abascal, Ambassador to Cuba gave an educational and inspiring presentation.

Ambassador Suzan Cooke, Maria Grazia-Caveghni, Harlem Community News; NY1 Anchor Cheryl Wills

Pat Stevenson, Harlem Community News; Manhattan BP Gale Brewer, Patreinnah Acosta-Pelle, PR City

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Message from Pastors Floyd & Elaine Flake, Allen AME Church, Jamaica Queens

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arlier this month, this nation has experienced three acts of needless and excruciatingly painful violence. On Tuesday night, officers killed Alton Sterling on the streets of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after confronting him for selling CD’s in front of a convenience store, wrestling him to the ground, and restraining his hands. Wednesday night on Facebook Live, we saw a member of the Minneapolis police force brutally shoot Philando Castile in front of his girlfriend and her four-year old daughter during a routine traffic stop. And then on Thursday night, a crazed and angry gunman ambushed police officers during a peaceful demonstration in Dallas -- a shooting that resulted in five deaths and numerous injuries. Today we remember Officers Michael Smith, Michael Krol, Patrick Zamarippa, Brent Thompson, and Lorne Ahrens.

The tragedy of all of this is that valuable lives were snuffed out, and families’

hearts are broken because their loved ones have been taken from them. There are mothers, fathers, siblings, spouses, girlfriends and children who are devastated, despairing, and weeping this morning, and their tears demand that we join them in wailing for the blood of their loved ones--blood that now mingles with the blood of Martin Luther King Jr., Clymenta Pinckney, Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice, Shantel Davis, Sean Bell, Amadou Diallo, Sandra Bland, Walter Scott, and Officer Wenjian Liu. We all long for the day that America’s streets be safe again, and when violence will not be the American way. We long for the day when people of color will not have to fear officers because officers fear or hate us. We long for the day that mothers and fathers are not afraid to see their children go out the door, knowing that their child may well be a victim of drive-by shootings, gang violence, or police guns.

Today we pray for the Sterling and Castile families. We pray for the families of the slain Dallas officers.

And we yet pray for the families of Michael Brown, Aiyana Stanley-Jones, Samuel Dubose, Officer Raphael Ramos, and Officer Randolph Holder. We pray for the countless mothers who have had to bury sons and daughters because guns were in the hands of those who had murder in their hearts, and we pray for fathers who shed tears daily because they never imagined that they would have to bury a child. We pray that black on black and blue on black murders will cease, and we pray that police officers everywhere protect and be protected. We come against the spirit of violence that blacks first experienced at the hands of slave owners, and continue to experience daily in America. We decree that we will not be the perpetuators of violence against each other, innocent people, or ourselves.

We are weary of the killing, the injustice and the

hatred, but we will not be weary in well doing. We will continually cry out to the Sovereign God for protection for all people, and for the love and peace of God to obliterate the racism, hatred, and inhumane treatment of all people that is so pervasive in this world. And because we have faith in God-the God who brought Israel out of bondage, the God who brought us out of slavery, the God who released the people of South Africa out of the clutches of Apartheid, and the God who raised Jesus from the dead, we will continue to call upon that name. And we will pray until times get better, until justice and equality is our reality, and until The Kingdom of God has come. And because we are God’s people who are called by God’s name, we shall continually humble ourselves, pray, seek God’s face, and turn from evil, knowing that only God can heal this land. “Heal the Land, Lord, Heal the Land.”

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Home Buying In Harlem

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by Rev. Charles Butler

ome great home buying opportunities still exist in Harlem, especially in the area of Housing Development Fund Corporation Cooperatives (HDFC) coop units. However, most of these units required a 20% down payment. Therein is the problem for most prospective first time buyers. They do not have all of the money required for the down payment.

They have not been able to adequately save enough money for the down payment because of their monthly rent and other living expenses.

The majority of these units are designed for the low to moderate income buyer. But there is a catch involved with this purchase making it extremely difficult to complete. If, your annual

income exceeds the limit usually 80-120% of the area median income (AMI) you make too much money and are ineligible to purchase the unit. On the other hand, if you meet the income limit, you do not have the money saved for the down payment.

Most first time buyers with income below 80% AMI are eligible for the Home First Down Payment Assistance grant program through New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

But there are still some additional requirements that must be met in order to apply for this grant: (1) be a first time home buyer; (2) buy in New York City; (3) complete the home buyer education workshop. HCCI is an authorized housing counseling

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“Now is a great time to refinance, especially if your loan originated in more difficult economic times,” says David Brickman, Freddie Mac Multifamily executive vice president. “Multifamily market growth is ongoing and rates are still near historic lows. Without the right preparation, though, you could find yourself short-changed.”

To put the most cash in your pocket, consider these five tips from the experts at Freddie Mac Multifamily: • Aim for accuracy: Keep accurate financial statements for your property. If your records are spotty, it’s difficult for lenders to accurately size a loan, which could reduce the cash you take away from the deal. To get the most bang for your buck, make sure you have at least three years of historical annual operating financial statements and monthly rent rolls.

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• Show your property some love: Long-term ownership and regular property maintenance demonstrate commitment and pride of ownership.

It also goes a long way towards getting you the best loan terms possible.

A lender looks for clean, well-maintained communities. Overdue maintenance issues could mean your lender may require you to escrow a portion of your proceeds to cover repairs, reducing your cash in-hand after closing.

• Strive for stability: Volatility in expenses, income or occupancy makes it difficult for lenders to project underwritten income. Strive for consistent operations. If you do have an isolated spike in expenses or a dip in occupancy, be sure you can provide a justification.

• Don’t count out affordable properties: Some lenders might shy away from cash-outs on older properties with lower than market rents. Look for a lender who does not.

For example, with Freddie Mac’s Small Balance

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Here is another problem that the first time buyer has to overcome, not every bank is an authorized lender with HPD. Only a few of the authorized lenders will approve an HDFC mortgage. So finding a lender who will approve an HDFC unit is significantly reduced, which in turn reduces the probability of being eligible for the Home First grant program.

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HARLEM CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS Now – Jul 31 The Classical Theatre of Harlem Presents Macbeth at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater at Marcus Garvey Park (enter the park at 124th Street & Fifth Avenue, and walk south to the venue).

Performances are Tuesdays through Sundays, 8:00pm, (Fridays at 8:30pm), Pre-Curtain Performances at 7pm include: Friday, July 8 – Jazzmobile, Wednesday, July13 – Chamber Music Center of NYC, Thursday, July 14 – Young People’s Chorus, Friday, July 15 – Jazzmobile, Saturday, July 30 – CTH’s Project Classics Shakespeare Intensive Presentation. http://www.cthnyc.org/ macbeth/

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July 21 7:30pm Damrosch Park Bandshell The Hallelujah Train featuring Pastor Brady Blade Sr., Brian Blade, Daniel Lanois, and guests Ladysmith Black Mambazo The Hallelujah Train is presented in association with the BAM R&B Festival at Metrotech. At Damrosch Park Bandshell at Lincoln Center.

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July 22 7pm Lincoln Center presents Barbara Lynn at the Hearst Plaza. With natural charisma and effortless soul, Barbara Lynn burst through the barriers of early R&B and rock ’n’ roll on a wave of sheer talent. Growing up in Beaumont, Texas— where the blues was always on the radio—she started fronting her own

bands as a teenager.

Lynn is a rare triple threat, famous for her distinctive left-handed rhythm guitar, smoldering vocals, and vast well of original songs, including her biggest hit “You’ll Lose a Good Thing.” Tonight, this true musical pioneer illuminates six decades of American music.

Jul 22 7pm Danny Mixon: Happy Birthday Billy Taylor. Marcus Garvey Park, West 122nd St. Join Danny and his Quartet as they celebrate the founder of Jazzmobile, legendary pianist, composer, educator and NEA Jazz Master, everyone is invited to wear Black & White on July 22! Mixon is a prolific piano virtuoso who has performed in the U. S. and Internationally. Danny’s has recorded several CDs with his own group his latest,”Pass It On” receives rave reviews in the August 2016 issue of “Down Beat Magazine!”

Jul 23 11am Josie Robertson Plaza Lincoln Center Block Party with Illstyle & Peace Productions 1:00 pm Hearst Plaza Illstyle & Peace Productions Dance Performance Illstyle & Peace Productions is made possible in part by The Harkness Foundation for Dance. At Josie Robertson Plaza Lincoln Center.

Jul 23 2pm Hearst Plaza Dance Theatre of Harlem Company and School 3:00 pm

Josie Robertson Plaza She’s a Rebel: The Girl Group Project Featuring Nanette Licari (Reparata and The Delrons), Lillian Walker Moss (The Exciters), Louise Murray (The Hearts and The Jaynetts), Beverly Warren (The Raindrops), Margaret Ross Williams (The Cookies), and She’s a Rebel student participants Family Day is sponsored by Disney. At Hearst Plaza at Lincoln Center.

Jul 23 7:30pm An Evening with Darlene Love. Hers was the voice that helped launch a hundred hits during the glory days of the girlgroup era, including the No. 1 “He’s a Rebel,” “(Today I Met) The Boy I’m Gonna Marry,” “He’s Sure the Boy I Love,” and “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).” Recently, she has been on a creative hot streak, featured in the Oscar-winning documentary Twenty Feet from Stardom and releasing last year’s Introducing Darlene Love with songs written just for her by Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, and other renowned songwriters.

Experience true music royalty at Love’s 75th birthday celebration, where Lincoln Center Out of Doors gives the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee free reign to interpret American popular music as only she can.

Damrosch Park Bandshell at Lincoln Center.

Jul 23 7:30pm and 10pm Marquis Hill Blacktet at

Ginny’s Supper Club (301 Lenox Avenue.) For dinner reservations please call 212 421 3821. Dinner service is required for reserved seating. Ginny’s seating is communal, which means that you may have other guests at your table.

Dance and the Center for Art, Tradition and Cultural Heritage Bambara Drum & Dance, Bombazo Dance Company, and Full Circle Souljahs is made possible in part by The Harkness Foundation for Dance. Hearst Plaza at Lincoln Center.

Jul 23 7pm The National Jazz Museum in Harlem (58 West 129th St). Steve Lacy Festival Concert. On Steve Lacy’s birthday, soprano saxophonist Sam Newsome will lead an all-star cast celebrating the life and music of the late soprano saxophone legend. Lacy was known for his well-documented devotion to the music pianist Thelonious Monk.

Lacy, and was a prolific composer in his own right, having added such gems as “Bone,” “Deadline,” and “Blues Aida” to the jazz lexicon. Featuring Dave Liebman Soprano Saxophone, Andrew Raffo Dewar Soprano Saxophone, Sam Newsome - Soprano Saxophone, Mark Helias on bass, Andrew Cyrille, drums and Special Guests.

July 24 7:30 pm Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz Miramar. When one of the most famous New York salsa duos of all-time hit the stage, an epic evening is guaranteed.

Since the mid-1960s, pianist and singer Richie Ray and singer-songwriter Bobby Cruz have amassed a rich catalog of recordings that reflects these musicians’ eclectic brand of salsa, which gleans elements of rock, jazz, and classical music.

And if their records are the stuff of legend, the experience of seeing them perform live in front of a hometown crowd is not to be missed.

Miramar, a trio formed by members of indie salsa band Bio Ritmo, opens the evening with the poignant boleros of Puerto Rican composer, singer, and poet Sylvia Rexach, whose songs have since become part of the Puerto Rican canon, but remains mostly unknown outside of her native island. At Damrosch Park Bandshell at Lincoln Center.

July 24 1pm Heritage Sunday presents Global Beat of The Bronx: From Bambara to Breakbeats featuring Bambara Drum and Dance Ensemble, Bombazo Dance Company, Chief Joseph Chatoyer Dance Company, and Full Circle Souljahs Presented in association with the Center for Traditional Music and

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Jul 27 7pm Grant’s Tomb. General Grant National Memorial, W 122nd St & Riverside Drive. Akiko Tsugura has been a mainstay on the New York jazz scene since 2001. She has released nine albums and has been regular on the DownBeat magazine critics poll since 2008. She can be seen around town as a leader or sideplayer with musicians such as Jeff Hamilton, Jimmy Cobb, Lewis Nash, Jerry Weldon, Eric Alexander and Joe Magnarelli and many others.

Jul 29 7pm Jamaica Jazz Night with Myrna Hague and Patience Higgins. Marcus Garvey Park, 18 Mt Morris Park West. Join our hosts, Jamaica Tourist Board and Golden Krust for a presentation of the First Lady of Jamaica Jazz, vocalist Myrna Hague and Harlem’s own Patience Higgins, leader of the Sugar Hill Quartet.

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eith Sweat is marking his nearly three decades in the music industry with a new album.

The Harlem native, who was raised in the Grant Houses on West 125th Street, will drop “Dress To Impress” July 22 - coincidentally his birthday. The new record, his 12th studio album, will feature appearances by R&B groups Silk and Dru Hill.

The Harlem News spoke to the Grammy award about his new music, his Harlem stomping grounds, and his advice to artists coming up in the industry.

Harlem News: Tell us about the new album. What

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do you want fans to take away from it?

KS: Even though I haven’t put out an album in a while, I’m just trying to just

put out good R&B music. I want to put songs out that just last longer than a day.

Normally the songs that I write, people go back to

them years later. Whenever I do an album I try to do a great album.

Harlem News: How did you come up with your new single, “Good Love?”

KS: I wanted to create a song that was a Keith Sweat type of song. With the music and the narrative, I basically tried to make a type of song that I people wouldn’t stray away from what I’ve done musically, but had that Keith Sweat vibe to it.

Harlem News: Not many artists these days have enjoyed the kind of

career longevity that you have enjoyed. What is your secret to staying relevant?

KS: (Laughs) I think my secret for staying relevant is knowing what my niche is and staying true to that.

I think I gave people the same as when I first came out - or close to it - and I try to swing away from something that I know works and I think it’ll keep me relevant and it’d keep my core fans that I’ve had there. So what I try to do is not try to go into a whole ’nother world that I’m not accustomed to.

Just stay in the world that I know best. And if you’ve always been a Keith Sweat fan, then you’re not going to stay away from that, because I’m giving you something very similar to what I’ve done before.

Harlem News: What are some of your memories from growing up in Harlem?

KS: Just walking down the streets of Harlem, looking at the Apollo. And (hoping) one day to be perform-

ing in there, in the Apollo. I used to do that quite often, walk down the streets of Harlem. I grew up at 430 West 125th Street, Grant Projects. So, growing up around all of that, that’s where music actually came from. That’s there everybody would go for entertainment. For me, those are my memories.

Harlem News: What are some of your favorite places in Harlem today?

KS: It was Sylvia’s, walking up and down 125th Street. It was Denny Moe’s barbershop. That’s what I love to do, get my hair cut and everything.

Harlem News: What would be your advice to upcoming artists?

KS: Take it seriously.

Don’t try to do what everybody else is doing. If you try to do what everybody else is doing, you don’t become your own person. You don’t stand out. Find our own niche. What created my legacy was that I found my own niche.

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Cutting for a Cure is saving lives in Harlem photos by Nadezda Travodova

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utting for a Cure, a 501(c) (3) not-forprofit organization held their flagship event of the year, Cutting for a Cure, a 48Hour health fair and haircutting Marathon over the weekend. The event provides free haircuts, free medical screenings and wellness seminars, along with live entertainment and special guests.

The event kicked off at Denny Moe’s Superstar Barbershop located at 2496 Frederick Douglass Blvd (between 133rd and 134th streets) in Harlem on Friday morning.

Harlem News spoke exclusively with Cutting for a Cure Founder and owner of Denny Moe’s, the man himself Dennis “Denny Moe” Mitchell about his motivation for start-

Dennis “Denny Moe” Mitchell, owner of Denny Moe’s and Founder of Cut for a Cure.

ing the organization and more.

“I walk through the community and I see a lot of us are in pain. We are in pain so long to a point that it is no longer pain, it’s a way of life…I decided to use my barbershop as a platform,” adding “there is

nothing wrong with stepping up to the plate and I have a platform.”

He was also motivated by the death of his father, who passed form cancer, but didn’t want to have the charity be solely for cancer. “The reason

(l-r) Jeffrey Chow and Dwayne Wapples of Physical Therapy of Harlem

why we do a 48-hour marathon is because I watched how (cancer) ravaged his body nonstop. It didn’t take a break.”

Denny Moe is thrilled to be making an impact on the community, and some mem-

bers of the Harlem community share their thanks with him. “He came to me and said “man you saved my life!”” he said of a man who got tested and was immediately taken to the hospital for a life-threatening ailment. Denny Moe has

not one, but two great mottos that came up in our interview, “saving lives one hair cut at a time” and “don’t wait to you get it, act like you have it.”

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Some of the other organizations in attendance at the health fair were Norwood Pharmacy, EmblemHealth, MetroPlus Health Plan, Mobile Health Screenings, Physical Therapy of Harlem, and many more. Harlem News spoke exclusively to Jeffrey Chow, DPD, CSCS, about the services offered by Physical Therapy of Harlem and their motivation in participating in Cutting for a Cure.

“We did this a few years ago and we think that it is such a great benefit for the community to bring out all these healthcare vendors to educate the community,” adding that it lets residents know what options they have. “People don’t know what they have available in their own the community, they don’t have to travel all over the place,” he said.

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much more. “We’ve also started a new program called the

Harlem HIT, which is a fitness program we are implementing.” The low-cost program charges only $10 for group sessions and offers classes such as Boot Camp, Cross Fit, boxing-style classes and more. You might just see me at one of those classes.

Cutting for a Cure also has a performance aspect, as there was a stage set up on 134th street between St. Nicholas and Frederick Douglass Boulevard and hosted by COPE

TV CEO Toni Belafonte alongside Greg X. Among the performers were Marcella Clarke, Jessica Betts, Lady Leah, Charles Dukes, Lady Leah, Musa Jackson, and more. DJ Massai was also on hand to play music throughout the event.

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By Maria Grazia Cavenaghi

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he Blue Room at City Hall was filled with young, high power energy on Tuesday, July 12th when First Lady Chirlane McCray and Azadeh Khalili, Commissioner on Gender Equity, hosted the first-ever Malala Yousafzai Leadership Award Ceremony, to honor local young women who have overcome challenges and grown into leaders in gender equity.

The First Lady introduced the award reminding who Malala Yousafzai is: a 15 year-old young girl who defied the Taliban in Pakistan demanding that girls be allowed to receive an education. She was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman in 2012, but survived and in 2014 became the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner.

In an exclusive interview after the ceremony I asked the First Lady what inspired her to create this Award and what guided her choice of the recipi-

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“I believe it is important to recognize talents and achievements especially by youth who struggled to overcome obstacles and become role model for their peers. In our society girls are often stereotyped and told to be quiet and not to speak out. We must teach them not to shy away from their power and to believe in themselves because they are beautiful, strong and worthy. Mala-

la is the impersonation of such strength and the recipients today have shown us what a powerful mind can achieve, no matter how difficult the path is.”

“What is the message you want to be heard, in these difficult times of violence?” I then asked the First Lady “Women are taught early to build bridges, create and support our families structure, be the nurturer.

Especially now, that we

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Recipients included: Storming Steppers, a step team of 15 girls at the New

Voices Middle School of Academic and Creative Arts that stands up for female empowerment, taking their message to their community and nationwide, speaking to female leaders in media and business. Tayloni Mazyck who graduated from New Design Middle School in Harlem last month, three years after being paralyzed by crossfire outside her Brooklyn home. Leuna Rahman, a Bangladeshi

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anhattan Borough President Gayle Brewer, New York State Senator and Congress hopeful Adriano Espaillat, Assemblyman Herman D. Farrell, Jr., and Assemblyman and Esplanade Gardens’ own Keith L.T. Wright, along with Prestige Management staff members, including Ernestine Temple, Jeannette Washington, Horace Henry, and Arlyane McGlashan, joined hundreds of Esplanade Gardens residents and their guests for its annual Family Day on Saturday, July 16, 2016.

Residents and their guests were treated to complimentary hot dogs, cheeseburgers, popcorn, water and soda while listening to the sounds of a local DJ. Children were able to ride horses (YES there were two horses in Harlem), play in a giant inflatable bounce house, both of which had lines that were at least a dozen people deep, and much more. There was even a dance contest featuring kids of all ages, and the adults even got into the mix as well. Threatening skies and a brief downpour appeared to interrupt the festivities, but the sun came back out and didn’t keep the residents from enjoying the rest of the event.

Manhattan Borough President Brewer discussed the influence Esplanade residents had with the building and opening of the Mother Clara Hale Bus Depot, located across from the resident, and expressed her

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appreciation to the community. “Thank you very much Esplanade. As your Borough President I look forward to working with you.

I know how hard you work for the community. Have a great day.”

Assemblyman Farrell discussed what the event means to Esplanade and Harlem in general. “It’s bringing back the people, over the years, the people who have grown up here and come back, it’s a nice thing. And it brings friends together. The summer In Harlem is wonderful because you’ve got people

from all over the city and the state coming back and talking to guys.”

State Senator Espaillat joked about the symmetry between his name and the residence he was in. “I look forward to working with you, I look forward to working with all of you.

My name is hard to pronounce but I think you can pronounce it because if you can say Esplanade you can say Espaillat, Right,” he said to laughter from the residents.

Continuing, Espaillat looked forward to the future after his big primary win. “I

hopefully will be your Congressional member this January…I hope to be a fighter for you, work with you to together to make sure that we tackle the issues that are important to all of us.

I’ll leave it at that because my Mom taught me never to get between a party and a meal.”

Harlem News exclusively spoke to the future congressman about his historic victory. “The District gave me the opportunity to follow in Congressman Rangel’s footsteps and be able to hopefully live up to his legacy and fill his shoes.

Arlyane McGlashan , Vice President; Prestiage Management; Horace Henry, Executive Vice President, Prestiage Management;

This is a great opportunity for all of us to come together.” Espaillat will be the first Dominican to be elected to Congress in history.

He also talked about the leadership that Esplanade needs from Congress.

“They need a fighter, somebody that will continue to ensure that these buildings continue to be in the good shape that they are in. Housing is a great challenge for everybody but I think Esplanade is a great example of when it’s done right. So how do you keep it going to make sure it stays this way, is the challenge,” he said.

Esplanade Gardens, which opened in 1968, is a six-building complex, each with 26 floors, located between 145th and 148th north and south, and Lenox Avenue and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.

From the joyous smiles on the faces on those in attendance, from those who just began walking to the elders, a good time was had by all. Prestige Management does a great job of entertaining the community as a way of saying thank you with their Family Day at Esplanade Gardens.

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NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem Selected to Participate in Landmark Million-Person Precision Medicine Study

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YC Health + Hospitals/Harlem announced the hospital has been selected among four medical centers in New York City that will be part of a nearly $4 million national (NIH) study in support of President Obama’s Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI)—a large-scale research effort to extend personalized medicine to a variety of human diseases. The award is estimated to total $46.5 million over five years, pending progress reviews and available funds. The aim of the prestigious study is to engage a million people in a significant research effort to improve the nation’s ability to prevent and treat disease

based on individual differences in lifestyle, environment, and genetics. Harlem Hospital will partner with Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC), Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian to ensure participants in the research represent the geographic, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic diversity of the country. On a local level, the goal is to enroll 150,000 culturally diverse volunteers/participants by 2021.

“The ‘participant-powered’ research that will result from our partnership with CUMC promises to help transform the way we achieve our mission to deliver equitable and

culturally responsive care to the city’s most vulnerable populations,” said Dr. Ram Raju, President and CEO, NYC Health + Hospitals. “Our collaboration with CUMC also underscores the critical role that the public hospital system plays in medical education and cutting edge research to benefit the communities we serve.”

“Using our credibility capital with the community and patients alike, we will leverage our relationships to engage, educate and invite participation into this landmark study,” said Ebone M. Carrington, MPA, CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem. “This important scientific inves-

tigation will give us greater understanding into the relationship of the biology of disease and illness that disproportionately impact the community we serve and hopefully lead to ways to prevent these diseases and customize health care solutions that lead to better outcomes when illness occurs.”

“This study is tremendously significant not just because it may reveal important information about disease, but also because it will focus on ways to help patients prevent disease and remain healthy throughout their lives,” said Rhonda Trousdale, MD, Chief of Endocrinology at NYC Health +

Hospitals/Harlem one of the Principal Investigators selected for the NIH grant. “We hope that our participation will ensure that all communities that are affected by illness are included in this important effort.”

According to the NIH news announcement, the PMI Cohort Program is one of the most ambitious research projects in history and will set the foundation for new ways of engaging people in research. PMI volunteers will be asked to contribute a wide range of health, environment and lifestyle information. They will also be invited to answer questions about their health history and status,

share their genomic and other biological information through simple blood and urine tests and grant access to their clinical data from electronic health records. In addition, mobile health devices and apps will provide lifestyle data and environmental exposures in real time. All of this will be accomplished with essential privacy and security safeguards. As partners in the research, participants will have ongoing input into study design and implementation, as well as access to a wide range of their individual and aggregated study results. For more information about this NIH grant, visit www.nih.gov.

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(And How To Get Around It) • College Specific Books: Colleges have started asking students to buy college specific books. They take a commonly used textbook and have it printed with the college name and course number on the cover.

This gives the book a new ISBN (International Standard Book Number) that is typically only available at the college it was made for.

The workaround: Ask the professor if it’s OK to use the book’s common version. “The common version will be available online and, in almost all cases, be much cheaper and apart from the cover, it’ll be the exact same.

When you rent or buy it online, you’ll be able to rent or buy it used from anybody,” Manns says.

• Book Bundling: Students are sometimes required to buy a “book bundle” with extra class materials that add to the cost. “These bundles often include items the professors aren’t even using,” Manns says.

The workaround: Email the professor or wait until the class starts and ask if the professor will be using the supplemental material. “If the answer is no, then buy just the textbook online,” Manns says.

• New Editions: “This problem has been around a long time,” Manns says.

Publishers release new versions of books every few years, even though little changes. Usually, buying an older edition gives you the

information you need. Older editions often cost less than $25.

• eTextbooks: eTextbooks are usually more expensive than buying a book used or renting it, and they typically expire after six months or a year.

The workaround: Shop around. Most eTextbooks are available from multiple sellers. If you have the option, go old-school and buy the hard cover or paperback, which will typically be much cheaper. “That way you can keep it if you want, or you can sell it later,” he says.

• Timing: Sometimes students don’t learn what textbooks they need until a couple of weeks before classes start, giving them little time to shop around.

The workaround: Don’t worry too much about getting your books before classes start. If you don’t mind a little inconvenience, then wait until you’re a couple of days into the school year before buying. “The professor might even tell you that you don’t need the book,” Manns says. If it’s required, you can shop online and still have the book within a couple of days.

Chris Manns is the managing director of the price-comparison websites CheapestTextbooks.com and TextbookRentals.com. He’s been in the business of helping students find the cheapest prices for their textbooks since 2001.

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he tuition cost was haunting. The dorm bill was daunting.

The laptop your favorite college freshman just had to have cost more than your first car.

Now all she has left to do is hit the college bookstore with her list of required textbooks. Don’t be surprised if she comes out crying.

A recent study by the United States Government Accountability office showed that the average prices for textbooks have risen 82 percent in just 10 years.

Many expected that internet access would help bring costs down, but the college textbook industry appears to be keeping students from saving money by using such tactics as college specific books, book bundling and eTextbooks, all of which raise prices.

Luckily there is something you can do about it.

You just need to do a little homework before classes start. “There are many ways you can save when buying textbooks that the college textbook industry doesn’t want you to know about,” says Chris Manns of the price comparison websites CheapestTextbooks.com and TextbookRentals.com. Both free services help students locate the cheapest prices for millions of books.

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Physical Therapy

By William A. Rogers

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hysical Therapy also known as Physiotherapy (PT) is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialty that remediates impairments to promote mobility and function in patients. A physical therapist will design a program of physical treatment to meet the special needs of the patient. I was first introduced to physical Therapy during my two month stay at The Amsterdam House rehab facility.

Brijesh Patel was the therapist that worked with me. If you follow my articles (www.theartof-

warogers.info) I wrote about my strange accident that resulted with me having thigh to ankle cast on both legs and a boot on my right foot which had four fractured toes. Neither my doctors nor my PT therapist had seen a case quite like mine. Brijesh had to be very creative to develop a physical treatment program due to the uniqueness of my injuries.

It was hard and at times painful work, but my basic condition improved.

Brijesh often told me that the real hard work would begin when I got home. I did not understand him until the boot and casts were

removed, after 42 days, I finally got discharged from the rehab facility. Learning to walk again turned my home into an obstacle course not to mention walking around the block.

My next physical therapist was Sang Yun an inhouse PT who designed a plan to help me get around the house and around the corner. After learning how to get around Sang gave me a discharge and recommended an outpatient PT facility. One sound piece of advice that Sang gave me that I would like to pass on is “try to make sure your outpatient PT facility is as close to home as possi-

ble”. Lucky for me the Park North Physical Therapy facility was one block away from my house.

Sam Morjaria is the owner and head therapist at Park North (www.parknorthpt.com) located at 234 Malcolm X Blvd. (between 122nd and 123rd). Sam has a great team who work with him at Park North Victoria Alla, Sam Liu and Alexandra Rosenfeld. Like my other PTs Sam had to be very creative in designing a PT program for my injuries.

Fortunately for me Sam’s specialty is designing creative and innovative physical medicine.

With over 18 years of

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experience Sam Morjaria started his career at Beth Israel Hospital in outpatient sports medicine, treating professional athletes, dancers and stuntmen. His philosophy on physical healing is to treat the body as a whole instead of treating the point of pain and or the dysfunction. I would be remiss if I did not tell you that there is a degree of pain associated with physical therapy healing plus a great deal of hard work if you want to improve your condition.

This is the main reason why you should choose a PT facility close to home.

Working on a PT program

for about an hour and a half to two hours a day for two to three days a week can make you create excuses not to go and traveling a long distance is a good one. Park North Physical Therapy has made a tremendous difference in my healing and I would like to give a special thanks to Victoria who seems to always come up with a new technique to improve my condition.

If it’s not too far away from where you live, I would recommend calling the Park North Physical Therapy facility at 212 2226525 if you are in need of outpatient physical therapy.

Herbs Are Nature’s Medicine...

By Zakiyyah

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pring and Summer seem to be the time for new births, new Moms and lots of questions about natural remedies for all. Here are a few herbal suggestions for Mom and babies, from conception, birth, and through toddler-age.

Every young girl starting her menses should start drinking a cup of red raspberry tea regularly, for the rest of her life – as it will forever tone, harmonize and ‘shore up’ her reproductive system. Hot in the winter and as a cool iced drink in the summer.

Starting from pre-conception, we can use herbs like lady’s mantle, red

raspberry, wild yam, cramp bark, damiana, and false unicorn in various combinations to prepare our bodies for pregnancy, increase fertility and to secure the fetus in the womb.

To help Mom’s milk flow, herbs like anise seed, blessed thistle, fennel and parsley (as a hot compress on the breasts) are used.

Catnip has been used to calm nervous/hyperactive children since ancient times; also to bring relief to babies and young children for expelling wind, or curing hiccups and stomach spasms (colic), used along with chamomile, lemon balm, valerian and/or lady’s slipper, as relaxers to soothe

their nerves.

Echinacea has great antiseptic qualities as it cleanses the blood, destroys bacteria and can be used following childbirth to relieve post-partum imbalances.

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’ll say it one more time, summer is here . . . Yippee!

That means that it is time to take a much needed break before summer ends and the end of the rest of the year begins.

Whether you decide to get away for a weekend, a week or three months; unless you plan to stay home you can look forward to packing a suitcase with everything you will need to be reasonable comfortable and fashionable while on holiday. Did you say that you seem to take everything but the kitchen sink?

That won’t work in these days of airport security measures and check in procedures. As a seasoned traveler, I take great pride in—never checking luggage and always traveling with one carry on and a small tote, regardless of the length of my stay. Ask my former colleagues at Essence!

Whenever we traveled for sales meetings or on business in general . . . everyone else would arrive at the airport laden down with more luggage and stuff then was really needed! While they spent a lot of time standing in line to check bags, I went straight to the gate, had coffee and read the morning paper! After arrival I went straight to the car and checked into the hotel . . . my colleagues were still waiting in baggage claim. Packing light just makes sense.

Most people make the mistake of trying to take too much.

Whether you are traveling on business or vacation . . . chances are that you will never see those people again; so why worry about having a completely different outfit for each day?

Get creative by expanding your traveling wardrobe’s accessories instead of taking your entire closet.

But why take it from me?

Here are a few packing tips from Samsonite™ that you might want to keep in mind while packing for your holiday: Know the airline’s carry on limits to be sure that your bag will fit overhead. Nothing is worse than being forced to check your carry on because it exceeds allowable dimensions.

Be sure to check the weather conditions and pack accordingly.

Buy clothing in fabrics like knits and jerseys that don’t

wrinkle easily to avoid having to iron or dry clean while traveling. If you must, check to see if the hotel offers laundry services.

Plan your clothing needs for each day and coordinate outfits around a central color scheme; mix and match for maximum versatility . . . plan on layering to provide extra warmth if necessary.

Eliminate packing unnecessary items like bulky robes and toiletries that are provided by the hotel.

Buy travel size plastic containers/bottles to fill with any liquid toiletries that you absolutely must have and fill less than full . . . the contents might expand en-route. Place bottles in a zip locked freezer bag to protect your clothing.

Utilize every inch of space.

Pack your underwear, socks and accessories inside your shoes; this will also help shoes

keep their shape.

Store essential items in a removable laundry bag, toiletry kit and shoe bag for an even more organized suitcase. Leave non-essentials at home.

I have another rule that I adhere to: Whatever doesn’t fit in the bag . . . stays behind.

So far, I have not ever regretted leaving anything, in fact; traveling light gives me more time to enjoy my trip. When the excursion comes to an end, unpacking is a breeze! Pack and go . . . it’s easy. Think about it.

See you next week.

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Spiritually Speaking: Demand Your Inheritance

By James A. Washington (The Dallas Weekly)

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his column is all about not putting limits on a limitless God. In church, the sermon was all about how we, as finite creatures, do a pretty good job of trying to put the infinite being of God into some way, shape or form that we can understand. The problem with that is we can’t do it. Our brain won’t let us comprehend all knowing, all powerful, everywhere since before time began and after it stops. You see the terms “all,” “before,” and “after,” presuppose there is a limit to time and space and power and understanding and things.

It is the way of a finite being which happens to be us. These are human characteristics and it is how we have come to rationalize life. It begins at birth.

It ends at death. But does it?

Pastor was teaching that as long as we operate that way, we limit what we think we’re able to do. His point and mine is don’t put man’s limits on God’s promises.

You see each one of us has an image of ourselves on the inside of who we are and what we can do. It has been shaped by friends and family, situations and circumstances, what we want and what we have. For many of us that image is in direct conflict with what God sees and knows He has placed within us. Let me put it this way. Would you ask a homeless man for $100? Of course not! You wouldn’t ask, because you wouldn’t believe he had it.

So if you do not believe there

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is greatness in you, dare I say you wouldn’t ask God for it. And there’s the rub. I am now of the opinion, it’s time for all of us to put demands on God. I am not being arrogant or presumptuous. I am trying to be humble, respectful and obedient. God has been saying forever to ask him. As a matter of fact, He says, ask, seek, and knock. In each instance your action is promised a positive reaction.

Don’t ask. Don’t get. I’m really talking about mustard seed stuff here. Your faith dictates what you ask for. Do you have enough faith to take the limits off God and to ask Him; to demand from Him the inheritance that is yours as delivered by the finished work of Jesus Christ?

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I understand this can be tricky stuff. And it’s not easy. We put obstacles in our way when it comes to simply receiving the grace and blessings of God. I’m merely pointing out that we have some say in this. We have a spiritual obligation to not limit God. The solution is to recognize those things we do that are subtle, but devastating to our achieving God’s purpose for us. Fear limits God. If you think the answer will be no, you won’t ask. Unbelief limits God. If you don’t believe it’s possible, then all things become impossible. Disobedience limits God. If you disobey, you don’t think you have the right to ask for anything. And comparison limits God. If you feel unworthy and less than those who have more, you’ll accept what

you have and nothing more.

How? Why? By negating a willingness to believe that we are truly blessed and highly favored, made in the image of almighty God and destined to be great for Him. You know there is fear of failure and fear of success, both with the same result. I call it, “the do nothing”. It’s comfortable and you can handle that. Who wants to expect everything when the world has taught you that you don’t deserve anything? My proof of what I’m saying is in Matthew 4:11, after the devil tempted Jesus with everything in the world and He refused in the name of God. “The devil left Him and angels came and attended Him.” In the name of the devil, Jesus was aware enough to say, no, thank you.

And because He knew where

His blessings lay, God sent angels to attend Him and in God’s name gave Him everything the devil had promised.

Think about that.

Are you making any demands on God? He’s just waiting on you to recognize He’s your God, daring you to ask so He can give. Without the question, without the demand, it’s an unfulfilled dream, a mountain too big to move, a desire never met.

And this I know. Psalm 37:45 says, “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.

Commit your way to the lord, trust in Him and He will do this;” You gotta believe.

May God bless and keep you always.

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“The Education of Kevin Powell”

by Kevin Powell

REVIEW by Terri Schlichenmeyer, Harlem News contributor

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ou never knew what you didn’t have.

There were times in your childhood when cereal was supper because there was nothing else. When birthday toys seemed gently pre-loved, hand-me-downs were new to you, and you were none the wiser. Your family didn’t have much and you never realized it then but in the book “The Education of Kevin Powell” by Kevin Powell, getting schooled later was rough.

Born in the spring of 1966, Kevin Powell entered the world and, though his mother had moved to Jersey City from “Down South” to escape it, slid directly into poverty. They shared a rat-

and-roach-infested apartment with Powell’s aunt and her son, and their us-againstthe-world closeness was “something safe, something magical…”

At age four, Powell “did not know what the word ‘drunk’ meant,” but he learned at a party, and was beaten by his mother for getting drunksick. At age six, his grandfather died, but although Powell barely knew the man, he understood that he was a wife-beater. At thirteen, he impulsively joined a fight and lost his cousin, who angrily shunned Powell for the rest of their lives.

As he grew and matured, Powell began to realize that

his family was poor. His home turf was bleak and there were times when it seemed like a dead-end, but his mother told him that he needed an education to become something.

She’d never hugged him. He received no physical affection from her; in fact, she beat him regularly. She said he wasn’t “gonna make it,” but she got him a library card anyway.

Books opened up his world, he hungered to read, and he decided that he wanted to be a writer.

But then life intervened.

Powell went to college, but his temper got him into trouble time and again. He joined a mosque, but left it just as quickly. He’d learned

to hate White people, and that got him into trouble, too. He found success in the entertainment world, but he started to drink and commit petty crimes; he hit bottom, then hit it again… until a search for his lost past gave him what he needed.

Imagine, if you will, that you’re in the ring with a pro-wrestler.

He picks you up, and slams you to the mat. Then he does it again. And again. That’s what it’s like to read “The Education of Kevin Powell”: a series

of literary body-slams, over and over and over.

Part of that effect comes from Powell’s style: there are times when he pulls out a sense of childlike innocence that’ll make you chuckle uneasily. But beware – there are teeth behind the wide-eyed schtick, and his next memory gnashes them.

In a way, that can be quite relentless – but it’s also very interesting and oh-so-entertaining.

I thought for a minute that I wouldn’t recommend this book (now out in paperback) but I ended up liking it a lot.

It’s an up-and-down journey with humor and strength, and if that’s what you need, then

“The Education of Kevin Powell” is what you should have.

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STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: SUMMER OLYMPICS ACROSS 1. Mexican cuisine staple 6. Pres. Obama, formerly 9. Notebook place holders 13. Spy name 14. Princess’ cause of insomnia 15. Chocolate source 16. British peers 17. Also known as 18. Pine or long 19. *Rugby ____ 21. *Olympic sport on both track and road 23. Miner’s bounty 24. October birthstone 25. Masseuse’s office 28. Seaside bird 30. Jazz subculture hipster 35. Three-____ sloth 37. Actress Cameron 39. Aussie’s petrol station

40. Additional 41. European finch 43. Malicious look 44. Garlic mayo 46. Mischievous Scandinavian god 47. Cleopatra’s necklace 48. *Reason for Olympic banning 50. Mary’s little one 52. To the ____ degree 53. Alexander Hamilton Aaron Burr incident 55. Women’s undergarment 57. *Dressage, Eventing and ____ 61. Broadband predecessor 64. Abraham’s sacrifice 65. “____ Goo Dolls” rock band 67. Relating to zones 69. 1.067 km, in Russia 70. As opposed to rent 71. Not mainstream art 72. Formerly 73. Clinton ____ Rodham 74. “Spaghetti Western” director Sergio

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9. 1.3 ounces, in Asia 10. Antioxidants-rich berry 11. Owl’s hangout 12. Price for something very cheap?

15. Hertz = ____ / second 20. Must-haves 22. Kum Ba ____ 24. Having a streak of good luck 25. Lieu 26. Paralyzing disease 27. “The Tortoise and the Hare” author 29. Cambodian currency

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CAN DO TIP Week #29 Reap what you save! – Part 1

By Monifa Maat “The Healthy Motivator”

52 CAN DO’S: Healthy Lifestyle Solutions for each week of the year Kyle James, a contributor for U.S. News & World Report Money made the point in his article: “A fat salary isn’t the only way someone can strike it rich”. In other words making money is about as important as saving it; pointing out Michelle Obama’s preference for Target or H&M rather than “high-end department stores” or Hillary Swank “commonly seen using coupons at the grocery store” although according to James she has a net worth of $40 million.

What’s the message here?

Whether you make $100,000

a year or $10,000; whether you save $10,000 a month or $10 cents a month; it’s not always the money you earn it’s the money you save that helps to build true wealth.

One way to earn and save is through the NYC Health Departments Health Bucks initiative -- the nation’s largest municipal program to expand access to fresh produce for low income New Yorkers.Launched in the South Bronx in 2005, Health Bucks are paper vouchers, worth $2 each, and can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets where for every $5 a customer spends using EBT, s/he receives (earns) one $2 Health Buck coupon, increasing buying power by 40%.

Bottom line it’s a winwin for residents who have more resources to buy fresh and affordable produce while saving money, and the local/

regional farmers that provide the produce can continue to support the community while providing for their families.

Here are some important facts to remember about Health Bucks: The Health Bucks season officially begins July 1st and lasts until November 30th when harvest and availability ends.

To be eligible for Health bucks, you must be eligible for SNAP/EBT (Supple-

mental Nutrition Assistance Program/Electronic Benefit Transfer), received by almost 48 million Americans nationwide.

All farmers markets that accept Electronic Benefit Transfer/EBT will give one Health Buck Coupon to each customer for every $5 spent.

One way to redeem Health Bucks coupons is by visiting your local farmer’s market or participating in one of many free NYC

Health Department sponsored Farmers’ Market Walking Tours across the city where you can use your Health Bucks. To schedule a tour, Email: farmersmarkets@health.nyc.gov or call 311 for more information.

Another way to redeem Health Bucks coupons is to attend one of many free NYC Department of Health sponsored events across the city such as the annual Cut

the Salt, Manhattan happening on August 16th organized by the Office of Faith Based Initiatives at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene – more information provided on this exciting event in the coming weeks.

Lastly, visit www. grownyc.org for a comprehensive listing of locations/ dates/times/activities for all farmers markets across the city.

Next week, we’ll examine the produce in season this month and spotlight farmers markets across NYC including a special feature on the 125th Street Farmers’ Market (happening every Tuesday at the Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building, 163 West 125th Street).

Monifa Maat is a Certified Fitness Expert, Author of “Bed Aerobics Fitness Flow: Easy Bed Exercises for the Body, Mind & Spirit. Contact: Monifa@TheHealthyMotivator.com

5 Tips to Make Caring for Babies and Toddlers Easier 1. Embrace mealtime messes.

Parents are encouraged to embrace the mess at mealtime when little ones are trying new foods. It can inspire a child’s creativity and develop their sensory skills, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination. Inspired by parents who stress the mess, Fisher-Price created the new 4-in-1 Total Clean High Chair, complete with a seat and tray that actually fit in the dishwasher, as well as other easy-toclean features.

2. Get high-tech with

car seat safety.

When installed correctly, car seats save lives, yet four out of five times seats are not installed properly and there is not an easy way to check and monitor the seat over time -- until now. The brand new 4moms self-installing car seat will be available this fall. It installs itself by automatically leveling and tensioning. It then continuously monitors its status during use to ensure it is always installed correctly and sends alerts to your phone if anything needs to

be adjusted.

3. Kick some rash.

Eighty-two percent of millennial parents wish they had more tricks up their sleeve to prevent diaper rash, according to a recent survey by Boudreaux’s Butt Paste, the maker of rash relief formulas that are fast acting without harsh ingredients.

Free from parabens, preservatives, phthalates and talc, and formulated by pharmacist George Boudreaux, this product is a trusted way to treat and prevent diaper rash.

4. Carry to connect.

According to experts, there are many benefits in carrying your baby, from emotional development, to advances in learning, social abilities and IQ. Look for smart carrier designs that make multi-tasking while holding your baby easier, such as the Baby K’tan, a versatile baby carrier that slips on like a shirt and fits like a wrap.

5. Find your formula.

It is important to remember that nutrition is a not a one-size-fits-all solution but there are healthy options for

all different types of needs.

For parents concerned about the digestive comfort and nutritional needs of their baby when it comes time to wean, Kabrita offers a new and unique solution based on naturally easy to digest goat milk. Kabrita formula, yogurt and fruit pouches are non-GMO, gentle, and taste great.

For more information about this year’s top baby trends, visit Facebook.com/ BabypaloozaNYC. Stay on top of new innovations that help to ease the stress of parenting.

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aring for a baby or toddler is not easy, but today’s millennial parents have more options to help make the job easier.

Parents of young children can take a cue from special events like Babypalooza, which brings together top baby brands, parenting influencers and media to showcase the latest products and trends for new parents. Karyn Ravin, the presenter of Babypalooza, shares an inside look at the biggest highlights from this year’s event.

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