Little Coney Island

Did you know that W. 110th Street (Cathedral Parkway) was once dubbed "Little Coney Island" for its number of dance parlors, casinos, and pleasure gardens? These were bars and dance venues that catered to a working class, often immigrant population,…

Does Winter Weather Keep You at Home? Indoor Exercise is the Answer!

Safe exercise is vital at any age for maintaining health, preventing injuries and, along with a healthy diet, lowering the risk of heart disease. So, let’s get going… Start by turning on youtube.com on your computer or television, for…

Brain Foods – Reducing Anxiety

The Washington Post kicked off 2024 with an article listing the top foods that help reduce anxiety. They interviewed Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital who recommended the following foods: 1. Extra dark…

Avoiding Strokes and Illness

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The tri-demic of COVID-19, Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is very much still with us, accounting for more hospitalizations and pneumonia. Viral infections lower host immune responses allowing bacteria to establish infection,…

WALKING ALONE

With warmer days upon us, I am enjoying more outdoor walks. While I know that some people enjoy walking alone, I know that others can feel lonely stepping out by themselves without a specific errand or destination in mind. If that sounds familiar,…

THE LOW DOWN ON SLEEP POSITIONS

SLEEP POSITIONS, According to Johns Hopkins Medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Consider the following as you switch off the light:  Back and neck pain: When it comes to alleviating pain, sleeping on your back is a mixed bag. For people with…

LIVING ON THE WEST SIDE OF MANHATTAN

Most likely, within a couple of blocks of your apartment, you can go outside just as the streetlights begin to turn on, stand on a corner and look to the west, the nearer the river, the more sky. There, unless a densely cloudy evening, watch…

THE COMPOSTING STORY from the NYC Dept. of Sanitation

Curbside compost collection is a priority for our city because compostable material, i.e., food wastes, comprises a third of the million pounds of trash that New Yorkers generate each day, Without composting, they release poisonous gasses into…

SAYING GOODBYE TO RAINY DAY BLUES

"Rainy days and Mondays always get me down" is a line from a 1971 song that seems to touch on something universal -- the sad feelings that bad weather can bring, and scientific studies are backing this up. But, for those who can handle an umbrella,…

MEET SOME OF OUR ART-LOVING VOLUNTEERS

MARIANNE VAN DEN BERGH Marianne van den Bergh, a painter, installation artist, and puppeteer, currently divides her time between New York and her native Amsterdam. She attended The State Academy of Fine Arts in Amsterdam in the late 1960’s…

98 YEAR OLD BETTY LINDBERG

In Feb. of 2023, Betty made headlines when she crushed the previous world record for her age group in running the “Publix Atlanta 5K Race.” And this wasn’t the first time. She may be an inspiration to get on our walking shoes...or, get…

BOOK RECOMMENDED BY A NEIGHBOR…

Chance Developments by Alexander McCall Smith consists of 5 “well-done” short stories. Libraries file it under McCall or Smith. The author fills in the lives of 5 people seen in 5 vintage photographs.

THINKING ABOUT TREES During April, National Earth Month

Trees are sometimes called the lungs of the earth since, through their leaves, they trap and filter contaminants in the air. As we know, they also absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen through photosynthesis; and, a good canopy of tree leaves…

BEATING INSOMNIA

Numerous respected health journalists write about the causes and possible cures for insomnia. These can be relatively simple if caused by some of the issues listed on p.2. But,sleeplessness can also be a sign that we are anxious about something,…

CAN A “SMARTPHONE” SAVE THE DAY?

I-phones, Androids and other phones with internet access are often called “smart phones”. At a recent session with Charla Sarabia, the Injury Prevention and Community Outreach Coordinator at Mount Sinai Morningside, we learned just how smart…

THE BEST DRINK OF ALL!

According to the National Council on Aging, hydration is important, especially as we get older...to improve brain performance, affecting memory, mood, concentration, reaction time, and even in combating feelings of anxiety. Research has shown…

WOMEN’s History Month

March is nationally recognized as Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of women all over the world. You might be interested in looking at an on-line exhibit published by the National Women’s History Museum on women…

Advice for the Fall Season

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"Fall is here! Which means changing leaves, Halloween, and most importantly, respiratory viruses are more in circulation. There are over 200 respiratory viruses, and most cause minor upper respiratory tract symptoms. This year, however, Influenza,…

MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS

GAURI RATHORE Gauri Rathore is a senior at Ashoka University in India and is currently enriching their academic experience as a visiting student at Columbia University. Her profound interests encompass psychology, art, and a fervent commitment…

A NEW ADDITION TO RIVERSIDE PARK

Mario Riservato worked for over two years to bring pickleball to our neighborhood, and now the Riverside Park Conservancy has provided us with five wonderful, under the trees, river-view courts down below 110 St. Pickleball started as ‘senior+’…

HISTORY MUSINGS

This fabulous photo of any early hair dryer is from the Museum of the City of NY. In 1904, Columbia University opened a gym exclusively for women in between Barnard and Teacher’s College. Apparently, the men had been complaining about having…

Staying Healthy in the New Year

With just a week until New Year, the season for respiratory infections is upon us and increasing, especially in New York City. Flu is leading in the #1 spot, with a new strain that is more resistant to Tamiflu. COVID is close behind, also dominate…

Paula Seefeldt

December 15, 2023 LiLY's board of directors is thrilled to announce that Paula Seefeldt will assume the role of Executive Director of LiLY. Paula has served as a staff member of LiLY for ten years, most recently as Program Director. Early…

Legacies Tribute Journal 2023

Coming soon!

Quinn Lemly and Audrey WU on Legacies

Sylvia Zola

Irene’s family was deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of her life. She was a brilliant, caring and brave woman who created, in uncharted areas, community groups such as LiLY, wherever she saw the need. Everyone in our family…

Sponsorships and Tables

James McDaniel

Actor, Director, Producer McDaniel began acting on the stage. He appeared in the original production of Six Degrees of Separation as Paul Poitier, and received the Clarence Derwent Award for his performance. McDaniel originated the role of…

Dr. Rafael Lantigua

Rafael Lantigua, M.D. is the Director, Office of Community Service Programs; Associate Dean for Community Service and Professor of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Co-Director, Community Engagement…

Dr. Richard P. Mayeux

Richard P. Mayeux, MD, MSc, is a distinguished neurologist and epidemiologist holding the Gertrude H. Sergievsky Professorship in Neurology, Psychiatry, and Epidemiology at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Additionally,…