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Flushing Bank’s Planned Expansion of it’s Bank Branch Network Features Small Bank Feel with Big Business Products and Services Flushing Bank recently announced the opening of its newest full-service bank branch for Brooklyn residents where it introduced its special brand of neighborhood banking that has, “a small bank feel, but with big business products and services.” The new bank branch is... READ MORE

Approximately 11,000 Americans are killed annually by guns and out of that figure a few hundred people are killed via mass killings using assault weapons. Sadly, each killing is horrendous and a terrible tragedy. It is important to note that now there is the emphasis, and rightly so, about banning assault weapons and magazine clips which needs to be done.  We also need to focus on the issue... READ MORE

WHITE PLAINS, NY – The scourge of alcohol dependence and drug addiction is not relegated to the prototypical “Skid Row bum” or the down-and-out drifter panhandling for spare change to support an addiction to cheap wine. Nor is it confined to the underclass or inner-city dwellers battling economic hardship that invariably leads to unbridled drinking or to a heroin habit. Alcohol abuse... READ MORE

More 80% of adults will experience back or neck pain at some point during their lifetime for which they will seek medical attention.  Back problems affect hundreds of thousands of people annually. There are many contributing factors that can cause back or neck pain; physical injuries from accidents, physically demanding jobs, poor body mechanics, and disease as well as the wear and tear of... READ MORE

Yonkers, New York…..A company’s reputation, profitability, and even its continued existence can depend on the degree to which its targeted “publics” support its goals and policies. Environmental public relations specialists serve as advocates for businesses, nonprofit associations, universities, and other organizations, and build and maintain positive relationships with the public. Decision... READ MORE

The New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in alliance with Caribbean Business News will hold its Second Annual Economic Development and Business Trade Mission fostering business opportunities between New York, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.  The Business Trade Mission will be held Thursday, November 8th through Sunday, November 11th at the Intercontinental Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico.... READ MORE

“When I came to Rosalie Hall two months ago, I was scared of what the future would hold,” said 18 year old Victoria McKenley. “I was four months pregnant, but the staff of Rosalie Hall took away my fears and helped me make plans for my child’s future, as well as my own. At Rosalie Hall, I am able to continue my high school education and am also taking parenting courses, where I am learning... READ MORE

While he is sought after by some of New York’s most prominent women and men for his skill at cosmetic surgery, New York Plastic Surgeon Henry Spinelli, M.D., takes special pleasure in performing re-constructive surgery on people who have been disfigured – especially when they are young. Eleven-year-old Nicole Colaco was playing with her golden retriever, Max, as she had many times... READ MORE

While children are busy enjoying the summer, either at camp, at the local pool or spending time with friends at the community playground, parents should be thinking about ensuring that their children are fully up to date with their immunizations and physical exams. Immunization against a range of potential diseases is a critical part of child health. According to Theresa Hetzler, MD, a member... READ MORE

At today’s White House tribute to the world champion New York Yankees, President Barack Obama took time to single out the off-the-field work of New York Yankee All-Star catcher Jorge Posada and his wife Laura Posada who started the not-for-profit Jorge Posada Foundation. The Foundation provides support to families and children who are affected by the medical condition of Craniosynostosis, a... READ MORE