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Answer The Call, Supporting Families of Fallen NYPD, FDNY & PAPD Members

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Since 1985, the N.Y. Police and Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund—also known as Answer The Call—has provided support to the families ...

For Survive Stroke Week, Symptoms and Lifesaving Treatment Options

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stroke is the fifth most common cause of death in America and the leading cause of adult disability.  But, with quick action and appropriate treatmen...

MJHS on Music Therapy and Dementia Care

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How does music help people with dementia connect and find calm, and what role can it play in dementia care? Our guest is Dr. Kendra Ray, a renowned de...

THE BREAKTHROUGH YEARS: A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving Teens

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Just wait until they’re teenagers!" That's the warning we’ve likely said or heard about the challenge of dealing with adolescents. But what if it...

Encore Community Services Calls for Improved Wages for Social Service Workers

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Non-profits designed to assist the elderly offer myriad essential services, including access to food, healthcare and companionship. However, workers i...

Investing In A Volatile Market

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The stock market has hit record highs, but we’re also in a period of high interest rates and high inflation. What does that mean for your money? How...

NYC's Green City Force, Bringing Training in Green Jobs to NYCHA Residents

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Green City Force is an AmeriCorps program that prepares young adults who reside in New York City Housing (NYCHA), or low-income housing in NYC for car...

Bill Weir's LIFE AS WE KNOW IT (CAN BE)

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Now that flood, drought, fire, storm and pandemic are no longer rare but expected, how are we adapting to our new reality? Is there hope for future ge...

Ballet Hispánico at New York City Center, April 25-28, 2024

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ballet Hispánico is the largest Latine/x Hispanic cultural organization in the United States and one of America’s Cultural Treasures. We are please...

Naama Shefi's Cookbook, THE JEWISH HOLIDAY TABLE

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Like so many other ethnic traditions and faiths, Jewish life is often centered around the table, where family and friends come together to celebrate r...

RiseBoro Community Partnership on Updating NYC's Shelter System "Strategy"

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New York City's 30 and 60-day shelter limits may be at risk thanks to a proposed bill in Albany. Though no matter what happens, the city's homeless n...

Earth Day Initiative's Annual Festival in Union Square, Sunday, April 14th

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach Earth Day 2024 on April 22, our guest is John Opperman, Executive Director of Earth Day Initiative, host the annual Earth Day Festival ...

NYC's Amateur Astronomers Association on the April 8 Total Solar Eclipse

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In anticipation of the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, our guest is Rori Baldari of the Amateur Astronomers Association, co-hosting a watch ev...

Professor and Author Philip Cioffari on How to Write A Book

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think you might have a book in you? What is the story you want to tell, and how do you tell it? Our guest is Philip Cioffari, who’s spent dec...

Calvary Hospital’s Family Care Center on Hospice Care

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When a family member is ill, and entire family can be in need of care. Our guest is Stephanie Mastropaolo, LMSW and Director of Calvary Hospital’s F...

HOW TO BE OLD: Lessons in Living Boldly from the Accidental Icon

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Writer, cultural influencer and former professor Lyn Slater tracks her story of becoming famous at 59, and then turning her back on a public life at 7...

Non-Traditional Employment for Women on NYC's Female Trade Workers

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Construction, utilities and maintenance. Chance are, when you picture the worker, you picture a man. The organization Non-Traditional Employment for W...

Diagnosis, Treatment and Recovery from Scoliosis with New York Spine Institute

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What are normal curves in the spine, and what does a diagnosis of scoliosis signify? We talk about spine issues and treatment options for a child or t...

The Council on American-Islamic Relations, New York

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As New Yorkers follow current events in Israel and Palestine, what are the rights for New Yorkers who want to express their opinion?  What are the be...

SLEEPLESS: Unleashing the Subversive Power of the Night Self

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SLEEPLESS: Unleashing the Subversive Power of the Night Self, by Annabel Abbs-Streets, is a blend of memoir, science and history that traces women's r...

Institute for Community Living Provides a New Path to Permanent Housing in 30 Days

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As New York City's homelessness crisis persists, the non-profit Institute for Community Living has launched a first-of-its-kind program to provide a n...

HAPPY SKIN KITCHEN: Recipes To Nourish Your Skin

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elisa Rossi's new cookbook is HAPPY SKIN KITCHEN: Over 100 Plant-Based Recipes to Nourish Your Skin from the Inside Out. The book is a delicious guide...

MedShadow on FDA Drug Approvals and OTC Cold Medicines

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Food and Drug Administration Advisory Panel has recently concluded that the decongestant phenylephrine, contained in many over-the-counter cold re...

NYC's Director of Rodent Mitigation, Kathleen Corradi, A.K.A. The Rat Czar

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is New York City’s recently appointed Director of Rodent Mitigation, Kathleen Corradi. Her work on reducing the City's rat population is a...

THE SURVIVORS OF THE CLOTILDA: The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the American Slave Trade

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For Black History Month, a look into American History, with author and historian Dr. Hannah Durkin. Her epic book is THE SURVIVORS OF THE CLOTILDA: Th...

Hoboken's Librarian on Establishing Book Sanctuaries and Combatting Book Bans

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

According to the American Library Association, in the last year more than 1900 books were targeted for banning. Most of the the books challenged are w...

Activist Cecilia Gentili on Transgender Equity

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cecilia Gentili, activist, actress and founder of Transgender Equity Consulting, passed away recently at the age of 52. I had the pleasure of speaking...

NYC's TADA! Youth Theater

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

TADA!, co-founded in 1984 Nina Trevens, is a unique, award winning NYC non-profit theater, producing original musicals by and for young kids and teens...

OF GREED & GLORY: An Examination of the U.S. Justice System

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

OF GREED & GLORY: IN PURSUIT OF FREEDOM FOR ALL is an an argument against the systemic abuse of justice as a weapon of oppression, by Deborah G. P...

For Mentoring Month: The Children's Village and "Credible Messengers"

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

January is National Mentoring Month. At The Children’s Village, a beacon of hope for young adults throughout New York City who have navigated the ch...

I WILL TEACH YOU TO BE RICH: The Journal

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ramit Sethi's book, I WILL TEACH YOU TO BE RICH: The Journal, promises no complicated math, in an easy-to-read book meant to help us understand our mo...

NYC's Police Athletic League on Connecting Kids and Cops

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Of all the area organizations that work with kids, perhaps the Police Athletic League is most tied to the fabric of New York City. The non-profit has ...

UN-ADDICTION: Six Conversations That Could Save A Life

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly half of American adults have a family member or close friend who is or has been addicted to drugs. Despite how widespread it is, addiction is o...

Teaching Matters on NYC Reads, a New Program of New York City Public Schools

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Beginning with the 2023-24 school year, New York City Public Schools launched NYC Reads, an initiative to help all students become strong readers. Our...

SUGARLESS – Includes A 7-Step Plan To Conquer Your Addiction

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As much as you might think it’s just a craving – Sugar is an addiction! The new book SUGARLESS, by Dr. Nicole Avena, includes a 7-step plan to unc...

Works & Process at the Guggenheim presents the Underground Uptown Dance Festival, Jan 10-16

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Works & Process at the Guggenheim presents the Underground Uptown Dance Festival, a festival of commissioned street and social dances taking place...

BREAK THE CYCLE: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is trauma psychologist Dr. Mariel Buqué, with her new book, BREAK THE CYCLE: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma. Dr. Buqué is a C...

Alley Pond Environmental Center, The Second-Largest Public Park in Queens

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Alley Pond Environmental Center is on the shore of Little Neck Bay in Queens. 635 acres of forests, meadows, ponds, and fresh and saltwater marshe...

THE YEAR OF THE PUPPY: How Dogs Become Themselves

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For THE YEAR OF THE PUPPY: How Dogs Become Themselves, Alexandra Horowitz, Head of the Dog Cognition Lab at Barnard College, follows a puppy from birt...

Closing the Gender Pay Gap: Why Pay Equity Has Stalled in New York City

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

60 years after the passage of the federal equal pay act, how big is the wage gap between men and women in New York City? Our guest is Sharon Sewell-F...

Madame Fromage's Adventures in Cheese

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Tenaya Darlington, a Philadelphia-based cheese expert, journalist, and educator who has been blogging about cheese for a decade under the...

City Year New York on NYC Budget Cuts to Education

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The recently announced budget cuts to New York City services announced by Mayor Eric Adams are impacting all city agencies—from police to libraries ...

RAISING A KID WHO CAN: Simple Strategies to Build a Lifetime of Adaptability

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re having a little trouble imagining the future world our kids will be living in…you’re not alone. In the a time with perhaps the most ra...

City Parks Foundation's Environmental Education for NYC Kids

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

City Parks Foundation (CPF) is the only independent, nonprofit organization offering park programs in the 5 boroughs of New York City—including Summ...

Limón Dance Company at New York Live Arts, December 7-9

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From December 7-9, Limón Dance Company will present Women's Stories at New York Live Arts, dedicated to former Limón dancer, the late Jennifer Mulle...

Hungerthon 2023: Bid, Buy and Donate to End Hunger!

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

iHeart Media and 106.7 Lite-FM are proud to once again join Hungerthon! A radio tradition since 1975 organized by Why Hunger, Hungerthon educates lis...

People's Theatre Project Expanding in Washington Heights

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rooted in Washington Heights and Inwood, People's Theatre Project (PTP) makes theatre with and for immigrant communities to build a more just and equi...

The Children's Village on Assisting Migrant Children and Families

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the gap between arriving in New York and finding a permanent living situation and gainful employment, migrant families are dealing with huge stress...

THE GRIEF ROCK and Helping Children Deal With Loss

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unfortunately, an estimated six million children in the United States will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18 - that’s about one ...

ICL On Helping New Yorkers with Mental Health Challenges Reach Recovery

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the the mental health crisis continues, City nonprofit ICL is launching the STEPS program to fill out their continuum of care and support people on...

GRAY AREAS: How the Way We Work Perpetuates Racism and What We Can Do to Fix It

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who among us hasn’t taken a diversity and/or discrimination course at work? The diversity, equity and inclusion industry—the DEI Industry—has be...

FJC, An NYC Based Foundation of Philanthropic Funds

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When we think of contributing to a cause we care about…often, that means writing a check. The generosity of donors keeps non-profits alive. But behi...

What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With ADHD and other diagnoses are on the rise, it’s more important than ever to make sure neurodivergent children feel supported and understood. Our...

Coping After Suicide and the Film "Talking OutLOUD"

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Coping after Suicide. It’s a serious, heavy topic. If you’re someone that’s dealing with this in your life—whatever your age, whenever it happ...

The Hidden Language of Cats

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cats might have a bad rap for being aloof, cool, and uncommunicative—but maybe that’s because we haven’t been paying close enough attention to s...

The College of Mount St. Vincent

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, as fewer people are going to college, programs are being cut and private colleges are closing. Meanwhile, The Supreme Court banned race-based ...

Micro Activism: How You Can Make a Difference in the World Without a Bullhorn

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a world that seems to go to crisis to crisis--whether political, or racial or environmental--everyone has a role to play. But when you feel compell...

Hackensack Riverkeeper

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Hackensack River—one of the great waterways in America, straddling New York and New Jersey—is also one of the most challenged waterways in the...

New Yorkers For Children on Cash Assistance for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

These days, very few people graduate college without the help of parents. And very few of us get our first apartment without the help of parents or ot...

GROWING UP IN PUBLIC: Caregiving in the Digital Age

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unless you are the child of a celebrity, your kid is likely already more famous than you—internet famous. Bits of their lives are posted online ever...

The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a city known as a haven for art and artists, The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music stands out as an institution offering hands-on musical experiences ...

 SEEING OTHERS: How Recognition Works and How It Can Heal a Divided World

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amid all of the recent strikes, protests, and the ongoing fight for dignity inside and outside of the workplace, our guest is Harvard sociologist and ...

Amida Care On Healthcare for New Yorkers Living with HIV

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're happy to welcome back Doug Wirth, President and CEO of Amida Care, which celebrates it’s 20th year as New York’s largest Medicaid Special Ne...

THE KNOWLEDGE GAP: Fixing America's Broken Education System

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

THE KNOWLEDGE GAP: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System and How to Fix It, by Natalie Wexler, is a deep dive into the root cause of ...

Visions And Pathways on Serving NJ Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Visions and Pathways, a nonprofit based in Bridgewater, NJ, has provided housing, education, and counseling for many of NJ’s homeless kids and kids ...

UNRAVELED: The Life and Death of a Garment

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Entrepreneur, researcher, and advocate Maxine Bédat's new book is UNRAVELED: The Life and Death of a Garment. Her research is a groundbreaking chroni...

NYC Public School Menus with Health & Nutritionist Daryn Mayer

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Board certified health and Nutrition Coach Daryn Mayer decodes the NYC Public School menus to find the healthiest choices and best kid-friendly snacks...

NEVER ENOUGH: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—And What We Can Do About It

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There’s no question today’s students face unprecedented pressure to succeed. But how do we teach our kids to strive towards excellence without cru...

Long Island City's Business Incubator The Entrepreneur Space

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Entrepreneur Space is a food & business incubator in Long Island City that has been helping people build and develop their new businesses for ...

EXTRA LIFE: A Short History of Living Longer

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

EXTRA LIFE: A Short History of Living Longer by Steven Johnson is a fascinating look at the milestones of human progress and a deep dive into how huma...

AARP NY On Making Public Benefits for Seniors More Accessible

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This year’s New York City budget was marked by a lack of funding and cuts across the board. At the same time, New York State is losing out on an est...

HOW TO RAISE A BOY: The Power of Connection

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Current events find us talking more and more about the experiences of women and young girls, but what about the experiences of our sons and young men?...

The USTA's Fan Week, Aug 22-27, at The US Open in Queens

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every year, The US Open is an epic sports event in sports, tennis and Queens. Kicking off the tournament, this Tuesday, August 22 to Sunday, August 27...

Food Animal Concerns Trust on Animal Antibiotics in Farming

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Madeleine Kleven of FOOD ANIMAL CONCERNS TRUST (FACT), for a conversation about the use and consequences of antibiotics in the food we ea...

LIVING AND LEAVING MY LEGACY, VOL. II and Writing Your Life Story

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Merle Saferstein has worked closely with hundreds of Holocaust survivors, helping them to write and pass along their personal thoughts and histories. ...

NYC's Battery Dance on The Battery Dance Festival & Teaching Dance Around The World

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As one of America’s leading cultural ambassadors, NYC based Battery Dance connects the world through dance by building bridges through international...

Center For An Urban Future on NYC Retail Spaces

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Given the number of boarded up retail spaces across New York City, it may not be a surprise that retail jobs are down—there are fewer of most the ac...

THE CONFIDENCE MAP: Charting a Path from Chaos to Clarity

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In THE CONFIDENCE MAP: Charting a Path from Chaos to Clarity, behavioral economics pioneer Peter Atwater explores the hidden role of confidence in the...

Winners of The FLAG Award For Teaching Excellence

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The FLAG Award For Teaching Excellence, founded by Glenn and Amanda Fuhrman, recognizes and celebrates extraordinary public school teachers who inspir...

LOOK: How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christian Madsbjerg new book is LOOK: How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World, an exploration of how we pay attention, why it matters, and how we g...

Wine on Wheels Grand Tasting & Fundraiser at City Winery, Sept. 10, 2023

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the great NYC fundraisers returns on September 10th: Wine on Wheels at City Winery. It’s an event founded by NYC based restauranteur and somm...

WHAT AN OWL KNOWS: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ackerman’s new book is WHAT AN OWL KNOWS: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds, a scientif...

Expecting Relief: Addressing Poverty, Hunger & Miseducation in Brooklyn

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vanessa Bracetty-Ormsby is Founder & Executive Director of Expecting Relief: A Brooklyn based organization built to create community based soluti...

IGNORE IT: Resolving Everyday Problems Of Discipline, Sleep, Sibling Rivalry And More

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Catherine Pearlman's book is IGNORE IT!: How Selectively Looking the Other Way Can Decrease Behavioral Problems and Increase Parenting Satisfacti...

The Bronx Community Foundation on Supporting Migrants & Cannabis Education

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former NYC Schools Chancellor Dr. Meisha Porter is now the Inaugural President and CEO of The Bronx Community Foundation, an organization which suppor...

THE GOOD ENOUGH JOB: Reclaiming Life from Work

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As Americans, we are defined by our jobs. But what if our jobs were just part of our lives, and our identities came from something far more personal? ...

Small Business in the Bronx with BxEDC

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

According to the New York Economic Development Corporation, while Manhattan has lost about 2,300 small businesses in the last decade, the other four b...

Becoming a Published Author

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you are one of those people who thinks you might have a book in you…or maybe have even written one…well, what happens next? How do you get it ...

Increasing Voter Turnout for the NYC Primary Election, June 27, 2023

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The New York City Primary election is Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Like most off-cycle election years, voter turnout will likely be low. What is on the ba...

LGBTQ+ Estate Planning

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For Pride Month, we’re joined by Jason Marx, a partner in the Trusts and Estate practice at Mandelbaum Barrett in Roseland, NJ, for a conversation a...

The NYC Pride March on June 25, 2023

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For over 50 years, the legendary NYC Pride March has been a symbol of the LGBTQ+ presence in our community. Our guest is Dan Dimant of Heritage of Pri...

THE SEARCH: Finding Meaningful Work in a Post-Career World

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Right now 70% of Americans say they are unhappy with what they do for a living. Feel familiar? At the present moment, a million Americans a week quit ...

Star Lake Camp, the Salvation Army’s summer camp in Bloomingdale, NJ

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For the 100th Anniversary of Star Lake Camp, the Salvation Army’s summer camp in Bloomingdale, NJ, they’re launching a program for children of the...

MISS ME ALWAYS: Child Loss, Infertility and Adoption Challenges

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For some people, there is no planning when it comes to having a family. However, Tasha Van Howe’s was very different. Her memoir is MISS ME, ALWAYS,...

Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School at Floyd Bennett Field

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A charter school focused on the future is coming soon to Brooklyn’s historic Floyd Bennett Field: Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School will...

UP TO SPEED: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christine Yu is an award-winning journalist focused on the intersection of sports science and women athletes. In her reporting for Outside, The Washin...

Ballet Hispánico at New York City Center, June 1-3

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ballet Hispánico, the nation’s largest Latinx cultural organization and one of America’s Cultural Treasures, returns to New York City Center, Jun...

NYAAIF on The Impact and Signs of Insurance Fraud

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The New York Alliance Against Insurance Fraud estimates that business fraud costs every state resident approximately $900 per year. The NYAAIF’s Fra...

NYC's Fresh Air Fund

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Fresh Air Fund is a New York City institution, providing summer adventures for urban kids through a number of programs, including free sleepaway c...

MOTT STREET:  A Chinese American Family’s Story of Exclusion and Homecoming

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MOTT STREET: A Chinese American Family’s Story of Exclusion and Homecoming, is a sweeping narrative history of the Chinese Exclusion Act, told thro...