Posted inFeatures

The United States is currently facing one of the worst blood shortages in decades, and in New York, it is no different

Since the start of the  pandemic in spring 2020, donations have dropped to almost half of what they used to be. Numbers are still low and it has been hard for donations to catch up to pre-pandemic numbers. This past holiday season, the numbers significantly dropped, putting people who desperately need donations at risk.

Posted inCovid-19

Pediatrician tackles questions related to surge in Covid-19 cases in kids

Over the past couple of weeks, New York State has seen a significant increase in children testing positive for Covid-19. There is usually a spike in positive cases among adults after most holidays, but for the first time notable parallel positive results have been seen in children. Perhaps this increase can also be attributed to holiday gatherings or exposure at school. Whatever the reason, the numbers are alarming. Pediatric hospitalizations were up 395% in December. During these uncertain times parents may be overwhelmed and unsure how to keep their children safe.

Posted inFeatured Artist

Jeff Ostergren

This week we welcome visual artist Jeff Ostergren. Originally trained as an anthropologist, Ostergren has been a practicing artist for two decades, exhibiting in locations around the world including Los Angeles, Vancouver, Canada, and the Czech Republic. Recent shows include “Perverse Furniture” and “Death Masks” at Artspace in New Haven, Connecticut, and the commissioned installation, “Science For a Better Life” at City Wide Open Studios, also in New Haven, which explored the chemical history of Bayer Pharmaceuticals.

Posted inPolitics

The thing about Mayor Adams, AOC’s words

Adams wants to be seen as a decisive figure, one who won’t shy away from a brawl, nor is squeamish about launching a first strike. With the response to Omicron in particular, he’s been absolutely resolute in his insistence that it’s time for the city to move forward and learn to live with the virus, savaging companies like big banks that have chosen to have their employees work from home in response to the surge. “You can’t run New York City from home,” he memorably told CNN on his fourth day in office (also memorably calling it “my city” at one point).