Photo courtesy of Fitting Tribute Funeral Services Restoring Dignity in Death For many of New York’s beleaguered funeral directors, the greatest challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been transporting... News 05 May 2020 | 06:21
Christine Xu, creator of GensConnect. ( Photo courtesy of Christine Xu.) Despite Closed Doors, Generations Connect Suzie Linchon has been struggling to pass the time since her senior assisted living center, Yorkville Gardens, closed its... Home 18 Apr 2020 | 05:18
"An appropriate size monitor" is crucial for a productive day. ( Photo courtesy of Joe Ginsberg) 7 Home Office Tips from the Pros Maybe posting up on the sofa with your laptop worked fine for the first week of #CoronaLockdown, or perhaps your cellmate... News 09 Apr 2020 | 12:55
Not this year: the annual Fifth Avenue Easter parade (2019 shown here) doesn’t comply with current social distancing recommendations. ( Photo: Phil Roeder, via flickr) Preparing an at-Home Easter While COVID-19 remains top of mind for many New Yorkers, Easter is a reminder to look forward to better days ahead. Straus... News 03 Apr 2020 | 05:20
Photo: slgckgc, via flickr Preparing for Passover “Of all the Jewish holidays, Passover is a time that people associate with family,” Cantor Benny Rogosnitzky of Park East... News 30 Mar 2020 | 07:00
Sree Sreenivasan in action. ( Photo: Mike Oswald) Hosting the Coronavirus Conversation As a reporter, professor and social media professional, Sree Sreenivasan has kept us up-to-date through tough times from... News 30 Mar 2020 | 10:56
Social distancing in Manhattan. ( Photo: Eden, Janine and Jim via Flickr) Counseling Through Corona Each year, one in five New Yorkers experiences some form of mental illness, according to data from the New York City Department... News 23 Mar 2020 | 03:29
Rabbi Ben Krasnianski at Chanukah in the Park 2019. ( Photo: Dingjie Zhuo Jayzhuophoto.com) Making the Most of Chabad Situation The decision to close the Chabad Upper East Side was not an easy one for Rabbi Ben Krasnianski, as he told his congregation... News 23 Mar 2020 | 12:07
The Archdiocese of New York is encouraging Catholics to attend mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral "virtually" by watching the live stream of the service on the church's website. ( Photo: Bro. Jeffrey Pioquinto SJ via Flickr) With Faith and Caution Last Thursday, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency across New York, business carried on more or less as usual... News 13 Mar 2020 | 04:45
Emma Stebbins statue "Angel of the Waters," Bethesda Fountain. ( Photo courtesy of Central Park Conservancy) 'First' Ladies of Manhattan Emma Stebbins: Creator of Central Park's "Angel" “She's my favorite angel,” the character Prior tells the audience in the... News 09 Mar 2020 | 11:30
Inspector Kathleen Walsh, commander of the 19th Precinct, said police have arrested suspects they believe are linked to a series of store break-ins in February. ( Photo: David Noonan) UES Crime: Behind the Numbers Two months into 2020, crime rates on the Upper East Side are up compared to this time last year across multiple dimensions.... News 03 Mar 2020 | 11:22
Thought Takes Flight at CMOM It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s three superhero pigeons on a mission to help children aged 0 to 6 tap into the amazing powers... News 02 Mar 2020 | 04:28
OTTY Honoree 2020 Dr. Carol Horowitz: Healing from Within Dr. Carol Horowitz’s office on the second floor of Mount Sinai’s Icahn Medical Institute overlooks NYCHA’s Carver Houses.... People 02 Mar 2020 | 10:20
OTTY Honoree 2020 Robert Schwartz: A Business Built on Strong Foundations In February, a customer came to Eneslow Shoes and Orthotics with a dilemma: Diagnosed with early-stage dementia, exercise... People 01 Mar 2020 | 04:33
Kathyrn Coyne of AMC. ( Photo: Corey Towers, courtesy of Animal Medical Center) OTTY Honoree 2020 Kathryn Coyne: Caring for the Animals On a recent Wednesday, MRI technicians at the Animal Medical Center on East 62nd Street chatted excitedly about the return... People 28 Feb 2020 | 05:23
