by Diana Procopis | Apr 11, 2022 | News
The federal government’s temporary SNAP eligibility extension allowed students to enroll in food benefits, but will end on May 16. “Gov. Cuomo expanded SNAP eligibility to include nearly an additional 75,000 students,” Suha Chaudhury from Swipe Out Hunger told The...
by Diana Procopis | Apr 11, 2022 | News
Parents can set boundaries, offer choices, remain calm to build good foundation Research shows that a close connection between a parent and a child is one of the best ways to address the effects of stress on developing minds. It can lead to better mental health and...
by Diana Procopis | Apr 11, 2022 | News
During National Public Health Week, Department Renews Commitment to Increase Access to Healthcare, Promote Health Literacy, Combat Health Misinformation, and Help Communities Nurture and Support Health for All ALBANY, N.Y. (April 7, 2022) – In honor of World Health...
by Diana Procopis | Apr 1, 2022 | News
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has posed tremendous challenges for economies and individuals around the world. At the same time, it has also laid bare the blatant and growing inequities that many individuals, particularly children, are confronted with on a daily basis....
by Diana Procopis | Apr 1, 2022 | News
Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, introspection and prayer for Muslims, the followers of Islam. It is celebrated as the month during which Muhammad received the initial revelations of the Quran, the holy book for Muslims. Fasting is one of the five fundamental...