Garodnick Fights Bogus Parking Permits
By Megan Finnegan
City Council Members Dan Garodnick and Leroy Comrie introduced the Authentic Permit Act, which would overhaul the city’s parking permits and require them to feature scannable barcodes.
“The bill would require that the city put bar codes on valid parking placards so that they can be scanned and checked for validity by parking agents,” Garodnick said. Read more
The Civil Rights Issue of Our Time
Why New York Must Pass ‘Marriage Equality’ Bill Now!
By Staff
When we look back at America’s history, it is hard to believe there was a time when African-Americans were slaves and women did not have the right to vote.
When private clubs excluded Jews. When public transportation made blacks sit in the back of the bus.
Preventive Measures Can Protect Bones
Staff Report
Osteoporosis is not an “old woman’s disease.” It can occur in almost any person at any age, though women over 50 are most susceptible. Anyone with osteoporosis, young or old, male or female, is at risk for broken bones from a fall. May is National Osteoporosis Month, and Jewish Home Lifecare is sharing tips to keep bones strong and prevent avoidable falls.
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Park for Seniors Faces Cuts or Delays
By Patrick Wall
The Parks Department hopes to transform an unused corner of John Jay Park into the city’s first senior-friendly outdoor area
“Parks aren’t just playgrounds for kids,” said Peggy Price, co-chairperson of Community Board 8’s parks committee. “They can be centers for health and fitness for adults, at no cost.”
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From Pigskin to Pooch Protector
Ex-NFL player runs Upper West Side dog daycare centers
By Patrick Wall
On a recent Friday, Mitch Marrow walked into the Canine Club, a dog daycare on Columbus Avenue at 82nd Street, and showed off his swollen lip. Reggie, Marrow’s 220-pound Saint Bernard, had head-butted him the night before.
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Tai Chi, Not Just for Grandpa
If you’re aching for a better tennis swing or just aching
By Alan Krawitz
Although there’s some confusion as to the exact origin of the ancient Chinese martial art of Tai Chi or Tai Chi Chuan, most scholars and practitioners agree that its family-based roots can be traced back hundreds of years to the Yuan and Ming Dynasties.
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Classic Pilates Takes Some New Twists
Some are revising Joe Pilates’ workouts, while others stick with tradition
“Pilates?” says Rob Powers, a 27-yearold public schoolteacher, as he furrows his brow in confusion. “Isn’t that… for moms?” Maybe that’s the stereotype among the younger set, but these days, it’s far from the truth. Because of a surge in popularity in the 1990s, many people have perceived Pilates as just another fad in the endless cycle of fitness trends. But Pilates is hardly new on the scene, and it’s no more likely to fall by the wayside now than at any time since its creation nearly a century ago. In New York, it retains an enthusiastic base of practitioners, with an array of offerings that range from classical Pilates to any number of spinoff and fusion styles.
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Body Movement Without Stress
Alexander Technique movement getting stronger after 140 years
Our society is one where smart phones are constantly buzzing and almost everyone is trying to balance a demanding career with a social life. In all the hoopla, we often forget to take care of ourselves. Hunching over computers for hours or fretting over work, as any over-achieving New Yorker knows, will come back with a vengeance. The Alexander Technique, a way to relieve stress and muscle tension through a guided system, might prove to be some assistance.
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Yoga Stretches Uptown
Look out Union Square—about two-dozen yoga places have planted themselves on the UWS
It used to be that if you were looking for a good yoga class in New York City, you naturally gravitated toward Union Square. Within a small radius of the park, a cluster of studios—with respected names like Om Yoga, Bikram Yoga and Integral Yoga—have prospered over the years. So many studios, in fact, that people in the yoga community started jokingly referring to the area as “YoHo.”
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SUNY Revs State Economic Engine
Nancy Zimpher, SUNY’s first female chancellor, took the helm of the State University two years ago and immediately set to work revitalizing the system. We talked to her about how SUNY is helping drive New York’s economic recovery, their educational efforts in Manhattan, and the innovations she hopes will change New York City for the better.
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