Posted By: C. Harrison/May 19, 2015
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Posted By: C. Harrison/May 19. 2015
New York, NY—Joining the roster of Sprinters set for this Summer’s Adidas Grand Prix summer games are Young Sprint, Hurdle Stars. Including: Sharika Nelvis, Aleec Harris, Tori Bowie Tony McQuay and Jasmin Stowers. The Games begin June 13, 2015 at Icahn Stadium
According to organizers these six rising star will join Ajee Wilson and leading the way will be Jehue Gordon, of Trinidad & Tobago, who was just 21 years. The 400-meter hurdles national record (47.69) in becoming the 2013 IAAF World the Adidas Grand Prix, he will go up against Michael Tinsley and Javier Culson-follow by Tony McQuay.
The Games features are: Superstars sprinter Usain Bolt, Rudisha and Blanka Vlasic. Ticket are on sale @ www.adidasgrandprix/com.
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Posted By: C. Harrison/April 5, 2015
New York, NY….A free Mother’s Day concert will be held on Friday May 8, 2015, the theme of which will be —honoring the victims of gun violence. The timing could not have come at a better time according to Senator Sander Jr. office.
Given the rise in shootings in Far Rockaway and across the City, we will aim to convey the message that we need to bring peace back to our communities and care more about the families we are affecting every time a gun is fired.
“Gun violence is a plague in our community,” Senator Sander said. Gun violence has shown that it does not know color, it does not know religion, it does not know age and it does not know rich or poor. We are not only celebrating Mother’s Day, but showing that unity and respect for mothers is the only way to end gun violence.”
The free concert will feature many talented performers such as Cheryl Pepsi Riley, Christopher Williams and DJ Vernon. The co-host will be comedian and entertainer Ray Dejon. A complimentary meal will be provided and more than 1,000 guests are expected to attend.
For those who wanted to attend you must have to pick your ticket up at Senator Sander’s District office at 142-01 Rockaway Boulevard in South Ozone Park or at his satellite office at 1931 Mott Avenue Suite 305 in Far Rockaway
Who: Senator James Sander’s Jr.
What: Mother’s Day Concert
When: Friday, May 8, 2015 at 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Where: Academy of Medical Technology
(Far Rockaway High School)
8-21 Bay 25th Street
Far Rockaway, New York 11691
By: C. Harrison/April 29, 2015/3:37 pm
The Republicans have just seen what everyone else and their peers have already seen, the truth and ability of Loretta Lynch. Was that 5-months or more they held up her nomination? Why, they never bother to tell the populous.
That was a crying shame, the historical First Black Woman, Loretta Lynch, to held the post of State Attorney General of the United State….and the nomination got pushed back for this long until April 28, 2015. But in our book it is better to be late than never getting what is rightfully yours.
NEW YORK CITY TAKING ANOTHER LOOK AT PRE-K
By: C. Harrison/April 24, 2015/8:42
New York, NY….The deadline for signing up and filling out applications for the New York City Pre-K program is midnight tonight, April 24, for New York pre-k children, first come first serve. The good news is, that if you (The parent) miss this deadline you can apply and fill the application over the Summer, but your child or children might not get what you preferred.
According to the Mayor’s press office, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that the second phase in the expansion of Pre-K for all is off to a strong start, with 21, 938 families applying for free, full-day, high quality seats in the first day, up from 6, 500 in the first day of applications last year.
Last year 53, 000 children in full-day pre-k at district schools, charter schools, and NYC Early Childhood Centers. This year’s expansion means more programs, seats and opportunities in every borough and neighborhood, ensuring enough capacity to accommodate every child regardless of zip code or means. This means the average family saves more than $10,000 each year in child costs.
70, 000 expected to apply for free, full-day, high-quality pre-k
application process open through April 24 at nyc.gov/prek, by calling 311, or at a family welcome center.
Incidentally another free program for kindergarten pre-kers is not given to children here and I believe children in New York should also get this: About Eye See….Eye Learn
Eye see…Eye Learn was developed by the Alberta Association of Optometrists to help children reach their full potential.
Through Eye See…Eye Learn, Doctors of Optometry detect, diagnose and treat eye health problems in children as they enter the school system. Alberta Health Care already covers the cost of comprehensive eye exams for all children in the province. This program takes that one step further by providing free eyeglasses to kindergarten students who need a prescription.
I feel strongly about this especially because children who do not pay attention in class more or likely do have an eye problem and really cannot see the board or even see the Teacher’s mouth to hear what she or he is saying. Sometimes if children can’t see children don’t listen. Glaucoma is a silencer, doctors to date, do not know what causes it. No, it doesn’t start in your old age, there are children as young as 9 -years old, who have one or more form of Glaucoma…..which by- the-way, turns into cataract at some point in the process, among other eye disease.
We need to find some way of caring more for our pre-k children and catch whatever health-class-room-related issues, they may have before its too late for them.
