Richard Scheer, a New York native and alumnus of Arathmus High School, hails from a small Jewish community in Brooklyn. Accepted into Harvard, he became captain of the baseball team before earning his law degree from the University of Michigan. Throughout his career in insurance law, Richard remained active in the Harvard community, recruiting students […]
Ms. Essie Wade is a known fixture in her Harlem community and, at 93 years old, she is still very active. She has lived in the Mannie Wilson Towers for 28 years, is a street vendor and sells a variety of things (see photo for a sample of her work). She looks forward to the […]
Janet Crawford and Angelina Haney met in February after Janet requested a LiLY volunteer to go birding with her. Janet has been teaching Angelina how to identify birds by specific markers and sounds, but more than identification, she says birding is about getting to know the birds through their behavior, habitat, what they’re communicating and […]
By Pat Gatling, Attorney and LiLY board member Did you know that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has a dedicated group of Assistant District Attorneys and Investigators who prosecute individuals who engage in elder abuse. Elder abuse is defined by the District Attorney as “any crime or violation committed against a victim who is 60 […]
Nestled between Central Park and Riverside Park is the 30 acre gem that is Morningside Park. Long overlooked, it is now a thriving oasis that is particularly beautiful at this time of year. This small park has picnic benches, chess tables, a pond, a dog run, and exercise equipment for children and adults. There are […]
From Dr. Norma Braun: The skin, our second largest organ, covers our entire body and is part of theIntegumentary System, which includes the skin, nails, hair, glands, and nerves. It serves several critical functions:Protection: Shields us from physical and biological threats like toxins, pollutants, sun, and bacteria. Immune cells in the skin defend against bacteria […]