It doesn’t seem right to put “silver lining” and “pandemic” in the same sentence. But the past year of COVID-19 has been a boon for bicycling, an indisputably healthy activity. “Bikes have been one of those bright spots, as we’ve been getting through this last year,” Secretary of Transportation Pete […]
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State expands vaccine to all 50 and older
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on March 22 that starting march 23 at 8 a.m., New Yorkers 50 years of age and older would be eligible to receive the vaccine. 103,425 doses have been administered across New York’s vast distribution network in the last 24 hours, and more than 1 million […]
Arts groups seek $1M rescue fund
State lawmakers joined arts leaders on March 26 in support of setting aside $1 million in COVID-19 recovery funds for local artists and arts organizations devastated by the pandemic. “ReStart the Arts” in Westchester and Rockland counties is an effort led by the Affiliate Committee of ArtsWestchester, a group of […]
Get some sleep – How to sleep better during the pandemic
A good night’s sleep. It’s one of those things people don’t appreciate until it’s gone. But like much taken for granted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, good quality sleep is harder to come by these days. That’s worrisome, health experts say, because poor sleep can lead to poor brain and […]
Pandemic posture – How to reduce neck and back pain while working from home
When the world began working from home because of COVID-19 in March 2020, it was unclear how long many of us would be hunched over on our laptops on couches, bar stools and kitchen chairs. Yet now, about a year into the pandemic, our bodies might be paying the price. […]
