As more migrants continue to arrive in the city, the demand for English language classes grows. We looked at how our communities are experiencing these needs and how the city responds. buff.ly/4cQZyhj

Confused about when to get screened for cancer? You’re not alone. With conflicting guidelines and factors like race and insurance at play, it’s crucial to be your own advocate. Here are tips to navigate the complex world of cancer screenings. buff.ly/4aQqMTQ

At Earnest Foods, it's not just about what's on the shelves but who's behind them. With products on their shelves from over 45 Black-owned local businesses and a commitment to supporting local Black farmers, every purchase helps empower the community. buff.ly/3QkkXFJ

TOMORROW: Join us at The World's Borough Bookshop @ 4:30PM for advice on preparing for your child's Annual Review IEP Meeting. Gain expert tips from Jenn Choi- #StopAsianHate, a specialist in navigating NYC public schools' IEP process. It will also be live-streamed! buff.ly/3xFpDQd

NEW: From figure skating to surfing, here are a variety of activities kids can partake in this summer. buff.ly/3UkT2He

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Danielle Copper was a 911 operator whose stress was showing on her skin. Faced with cortisone shots and antibiotics for her acne and eczema, she ultimately started her own natural skincare line: Agamems Beauty. buff.ly/4dbzWM9

Community health leaders in Queens and the Bronx are concerned people might be following the old cancer screening standbys. Here’s how to navigate the newest guidelines to help save your life or that of a loved one. buff.ly/4aQqMTQ

NYC libraries ended Sunday services due to budget cuts in 2023, and there may be further reductions. Mayor Eric Adam's proposed budget for 2025 did not restore previously cut funding, which could lead to libraries closing on Saturdays, too. buff.ly/3Wr5DLk

Have COVID-19 symptoms? Visit one of our COVID Express testing sites and receive your results in 24 hours or less! Testing at these sites is free for all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration or health insurance status.

Make an appointment: on.nyc.gov/covidexpress

NEW: Earnest Flowers started a supermarket to help address southeast Queens's grocery gap and support other BIPOC-owned small businesses. buff.ly/3QkkXFJ

EVENT: Join us at The World's Borough Bookshop on May 2 @ 4:30PM for advice on preparing for your child's Annual Review IEP Meeting. Gain expert tips from Jenn Choi- #StopAsianHate, a specialist in navigating NYC public schools' IEP process. Will also be live-streamed! buff.ly/3xFpDQd

YOUR Season. YOUR Health.
Protect yourself. Protect your loved ones.

Respiratory viruses can cause serious illness, spread easily and worsen existing health conditions such as heart disease, asthma and diabetes.

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Across the country, students are demanding their institutions divest from Israel amid its war on Gaza. Epicenter NYC highlights how leaders at Columbia + NYU have responded and how language shapes our perception of what's happening on the ground. bit.ly/4b2F17S

I can’t wait!

i went to the central branch of the brooklyn public library and asked patrons how they feel about citywide cuts to sunday library service + the potential end of saturday service. spoiler: everyone's upset

At Taste of Samarkand, Muslim and Jewish families eat, chat, and dance side by side. It’s also a place where staff overcomes obstacles — from a co-owner learning to cook traditional Uzbekistan food in its early days to a manager overcoming her shyness. buff.ly/3PUM9L3

In bits of their public statements, the Columbia University and NYU presidents betray some of their thinking on campus crackdowns. It’s not good. buff.ly/44jKvZt

NEW: Library leaders were hoping the mayor would restore the library cuts he made in 2023, but his 2025 budget does the opposite. buff.ly/3Wr5DLk

Slow-cooked tagines, couscous dishes and heaping kabab platters are just a few of the authentic North African dishes offered at Dar Yemma restaurant in Astoria. buff.ly/3ol8sPo