Should Blacks Vote Since Reparations Has Been Sidelined By Both Parties?

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Some Influential Black Social Media Thought Leaders Are Espousing Voting Apathy Because Reparations Isn't Taken Seriously By Either Party.

However Is This A Good Strategy?

By Kamau Austin, Publisher Southeast Queens Scoop & Scoop Publications

There has always been demoralized and apathetic black people who have felt voting, especially within the US 2-party system -- doesn't matter.  However, in the past these tended to be people who are economically and socially marginalized.

However more recently we have seen social media thought leaders, usually in a higher income and asset bracket - state this as well.  They have advocated for reparations as the litmus test of whether Blacks should vote in the US.  However it is becoming pretty apparent that both major parties are sidelining the reparations issue.

Did you notice the reparations question posed to former Vice President Joe Biden, in the last Democratic Presidential debate of 12/20/2019 - lasted like 5 seconds? Wow Biden redirected that question fast!

That's possibly the fastest redirect in US debate history?  LOL!  But Seriously, a Facebook Friend asked me "What does that tell you?" Hhhhhm good question. It tells me...

Shaun Chavis, Creates 1st Ever Online Shoppable and Customizable Cookbook

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ENTREPRENEUR RELEASES FIRST EVER SHOPPABLE AND 100% CUSTOMIZABLE COOKBOOK

Atlanta, GA -- When doctors tell patients to change the way they eat for health, 7 times out of 10, they give the patient a list of foods to eat or avoid. If you're that patient, you're sent out of the doctor's office wondering what to do with the list.

Planning meals, cooking for your kids, or accommodating your lifestyle and food traditions becomes a time-consuming challenge. And if the doctor diagnosed you with a chronic disease, that challenge can be overwhelming.

No wonder most patients let old habits override medical advice. That where LVNGbook comes in.

Black Entrepreneur Behind the Latest Advances in 3D Scanning and Printing

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MEET THE BLACK ENTREPRENEUR BEHIND THE LATEST ADVANCES IN 3D SCANNING AND PRINTING

Nationwide - It wasn't long ago when RPI graduate, David Lynshue, came across an article about 3D printing and how such technology could be used to manufacture guns.

The article both terrified and intrigued him. As a father of three children, he knew that making guns more accessible would not be beneficial and could certainly cause more harm than good. However, he was most intrigued about the advancements that were being made in the field of 3D printing.

As a computer systems engineer, he had always been interested in how systems function. He began researching more into the field of 3D printing and postulated that 3D printing would soon become as popular and as available as conventional 2D printing.

Learn Why Award Winning Entrepreneur Dawn Kelly Felt "Terrorized" And "A Runaway Slave" From The NYPD

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Dawn Kelly The Award Winning Owner Of The Nourish Spot Recounts How White Undercover Cops Made Her Feel "Terrorized and Frightened" In Our Area

Dawn Kelly has won awards from the SBA, City Officials, and featured in Forbes Magazine

Dawn Kelly, a well respected restaurant owner known for her dedication and innovation in bringing healthy food choices to South Jamaica Queens recently shared her account of a fearful experience with what seemed to be NYPD undercover police officers.  Kelly is the owner of the Nourish Spot located at 107-05 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11433.

Dawn is also known for her advocacy for business and community development in Southeast Queens.  Ms. Kelly recounted on social media an experience of being followed by unknown white men who she later concluded were uncover NYPD officers.

Her expression of events should give people in the Southeast Queens area great concern.  What we shouldn't want in our community is a throw back to over aggressive and in some cases unconstitutional police tactics of the past used in the area.

A revert back to policies like the controversial "Stop And Frisk," that former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, admits was a mistake or arrest quotas allegations by the group known as the NYPD 12 is unacceptable.

Dawn and the writers at the Southeast Queens Scoop will be reaching out to the NYPD to get a response to her interaction with police.  Dawn Kelly's account of events on her social media page are shared below...

Be There When B.E.S.T. Brings The 3rd UPlifting "Winter Wonderland Experience" To SE Queens

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The B.E.S.T. Winter Wonderland Experience Uplifts And Empowers Area Residents And Community Businesses For The 3rd Holiday Season

On Saturday, December 7th, 2019 the B.E.S.T. Networking Group, started by visionary and community minded Founder Marsha Duke, is sponsoring an innovative family orientated fun pop-up shop called the Winter Wonderland Experience.  The Winter Wonderland Experience, pop-up shop promises to be a great community event for both the attendees and vendors.  It offers a fun less stressed shopping experience with dynamic and creative entrepreneurs in Southeast Queens.

It afford area residents the chance to support community based and small businesses.  When area residents support small and community based businesses they actually help to bring more employment, income, and raise property values in their community. 

The Winter Wonderland Experience, is a pop-up shop tapping into this national trend with a distinct local flavor.  Southeast and Jamaica Queens, NY, is still a hotbed of innovative and impressive business people ready to showcase their products.

Southeast Queens has a history enriched with some of the most creative artists and talented entrepreneurs in the world growing up in the area.  Most people in our area know jazz and hip hop artists and business people like Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, John Coltrane, Lena Horne, Russell Simmons, Daymond John, LL Kool J, Nikki Minage, 50 Cent and many others hail from the area.

The Winter Wonderland Experience, however looks to showcase today's local talent on a broader scale beyond just entertainment to the community and visitors in nearby areas.  This is the 3rd year of the pop-up shop.  In the past the Winter Wonderland Experience, has showcased vendors and merchants as diverse as the health focused Regale Vitamin brand to the creative and mesmerizing desserts of "Gateau du Ciel" which means heavenly desserts in French.

NY State’s Largest African American Chamber of Commerce LIAACC’s 2019 Annual Holiday Celebration & Awards Gala on Dec 5, 2019 At Uniondale Marriott

LIAACC President
Phil Andrews wins
SBA Award

New York, New York - Come celebrate with one of the City & State Magazine’s 2019 Top Power 100 List Members, LIAACC’s President Phil Andrews.  Also meet and greet Officers, Board of Directors, Members, Corporate & Community Partners, and Honorees at our 2019 Annual Holiday Celebration & Awards Gala on Dec 5, 2019 at the Uniondale Marriott.

Time: This year’s event is appropriately themed “Supporting & Honoring Excellence In Diverse Sectors” The Chair of this year’s gala is LIAACC’s Nassau County Director Valerie Anderson Campbell and the Co-chair is Elizabeth Wellington, LIAACC’s Nassau County Deputy Director.

The Uniondale Marriott is located at 101 James Doolittle Blvd, Uniondale, New York, 11553. The Gala will start at 7:00 pm and end at 11:00 pm. The gala will include dining, dancing, entertainment, vendor display, and awards presented to prestigious organizations and individuals across diverse sectors in society.

See How Mayor de Blasio And NYS Senator Sanders Address Sewer Breakage In Southeast Queens

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Senator Sanders - Mayor de Blasio and Other Area Leaders Provide An Update to The Community on Sewage Spill Affecting SE Queens

Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Rochdale Village, Far Rockaway) joined Mayor de Blasio and other Queens elected officials for an emergency press conference yesterday to update the community on issues stemming from a sewage main blockage that occurred over the weekend, damaging hundreds of homes in Southeast Queens.

"This is a terrible and unfortunate incident to have happened, especially around the holidays," Sanders said. "My office will be working with the city and all of the appropriate agencies to help affected homeowners recover and resume their busy lives."

The exact cause of the blockage is unknown and still being investigated. The affected pipe, which is located 40 feet below ground, carries sewage from the community to a treatment center.

Checkout How NYC Is Moving Towards Pay Equity For Certified Early Education Teachers

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Speaker Corey Johnson, Mayor Bill de Blasio Announce City Has Achieved a Pathway to Pay Parity for Early Childhood Education Providers

November 18, 2019

Fulfills commitment made between the Council and Mayor at June budget handshake

City Hall, NY – ­­­­ Speaker Corey Johnson, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Labor Relations Commissioner Renee Campion, and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza today announced that the City has honored the promise to achieve a pathway to pay parity between certified early childhood education teachers and entry-rate Department of Education salaries by October 2021.

“This City Council believes strongly in tackling pay inequities among city workers, and as part of that commitment we promised to address the gap between community-based early childhood educators and their Education Department counterparts. I am thrilled to announce the final of several deals, promised as part of this year’s budget agreement, to put these community-based educators on the path to pay parity.

This took a lot of hard work, and I thank DC37 and the de Blasio administration for being partners in this process. I’d also like to thank the advocacy groups for holding us accountable to make this happen including the Campaign for Children led by the Citizens Committee for Children, United Neighborhood Houses, FPWA and UJA. The Council will continue to fight for the rights of working people throughout the five boroughs,” said Speaker Corey Johnson.

Senator Sanders' Bills Regarding Health Signed Into Law by Governor Cuomo

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Senator Sanders' Bills Regarding Health Signed Into Law by Governor Cuomo

Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Rochdale Village, Far Rockaway) is proud to announce that three of his bills were signed into law last week by Governor Andrew Cuomo. This legislation relates to improving nursing home care, tackling the opioid epidemic and clarifying the definition of palliative care. 

More information on the bills are below:

S4583 - Requires nursing homes to provide potential residents with their policy on granting physician privileges prior to the execution of a residency agreement.

“Potential nursing home residents have a right to know which physicians will be available to provide care prior to signing a residency agreement,” Sanders said. “Many individuals enter nursing homes having pre-existing relationships with doctors in their community. Whether or not those physicians already have or have the opportunity to be granted privileges may play an important role in choosing a nursing facility.”

ButterMEssentials Honored At 2019 Caribbean Impact Awards

Husband And Wife Co-Owners Win 2019 Caribbean Life Awards For Their ButterMEssentials Brand

2019 Caribbean Life Impact Awards Honorees

New York, New York - Brooklyn-based ButterMEssentials honored at Caribbean Life Impact Awards on November 14, 2019 at Paradise Catering Hall in Brooklyn. ButterMEssentials recently opened its first physical location in Brooklyn at 688 Nostrand Ave. Unit 1, Brooklyn, New York 11221. City Councilman Robert Cornegy, Jr. presided over ButterMEssentials Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Brooklyn.

“The opening of the first physical location of ButterMEssentials will open the floodgates for the company’s consumers to directly experience a quality shopping experience on par with other national and international brands of the market which deal with hair, bath and body product for women, men and children. The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. was honored to provide ButterMEssentials a citation on the occasion of their grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting in Brooklyn.”   Phil Andrews, President – Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

NYC's Supervised Release Program Doesn't Put People Without Bail Money In Jail

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City Council Dedicates $7 Million to Expand Supervised Release Program in Response to State Bail Reforms

New York, NY – In anticipation of new State bail reform measures, New York City will launch an expansion of its successful Supervised Release program as a proven alternative judges will be able to assign in lieu of bail. As part of the commitment made to justice reform during the passage of the borough-based jail plan, the City Council will dedicate $7 million more in additional funding for the program.

Given the law’s new restrictions on who and when courts will be allowed to impose cash bail or remand defendants to jail, Supervised Release provides a much-needed alternative, with a proven track record of getting the vast majority of participants back to court. Community-based and supportive in design, the expansion of this successful pretrial system aims to continue to make New York City the safest big city in the nation.

“Supervised release has been an incredibly successful tool, which is why I am thrilled to see this expansion. Giving opportunities to pretrial defendants is a critical part of our overall efforts to reform a system in a way that prioritizes rehabilitation, which is our ultimate goal,” said Council Speaker Corey Johnson.

Checkout How Caring Entrepreneur Qadirah Rasheed Will Feed The Less Fortunate Thanksgiving On LI

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FIRST BLACK WOMAN-OWNED NON-EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION COMPANY IN NEW YORK GIVING BACK WITH THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION

Long Island, NY -- MedSafe Transport, Inc. is kicking off the holiday season with their second annual Thanksgiving Charity Feast, Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at noon. Taking place in Copiague, New York, over 150 people will enjoy a delicious meal and joyful fellowship.

The event is sponsored by MedSafe founder and CEO, Qadirah Rasheed, who values her community and considers her clients as family.  "There's nothing better than having family.

And there's no better time than Thanksgiving to make our clientele be a part of the MedSafe family, not only during this holiday season, but all year long," she said.

MedSafe Transport provides transportation to Medicaid recipients throughout the state of New York.

The majority of Rasheed's clients battle mental health issues, substance abuse and reside in group homes. Many also face homelessness and lack essential resources and support.

This population is often neglected by society and even their own families.

See Why Diddy's Statement Today Echoes Byron Allen's Supreme Court Discrimination Case Against Comcast

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Official Statement From Sean 'Diddy' Combs Regarding The Comcast / Byron Allen U.S. Supreme Court Case

By Sean "Diddy" Combs via PR Newswire

NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2019 -- My name and my network, REVOLT, have been mentioned recently by Comcast in reference to the Comcast/Byron Allen US Supreme Court case as an example of Comcast's inclusive practices with respect to African American owned cable networks. While it is true that we are in business with Comcast, it is not accurate to use my name or my network as an example of inclusion. I do not want my name to be used inaccurately so I must speak my truth.

I also want to make clear that this case is now about much more than cable distribution. It's about the civil rights of millions of African Americans and other minorities.

First, it's important that people really understand what's at stake. In its efforts to get the lawsuit filed by Byron Allen dismissed, Comcast has taken a legal approach that could weaken fundamental civil rights protections. I have a problem with this.

The Civil Rights Act of 1866 section 1981 was designed to ensure Black people are able to do business in this country and not be denied because of race. Comcast is arguing that this law only applies if racial discrimination is the only factor that leads to a refusal to do business, which would be extremely hard to prove.

If they are successful, it will become much harder for any victim of discrimination to seek justice in court. By taking this stance in the Supreme Court, Comcast has put its legal tactics ahead of the rights of millions of Americans to be heard. This is not OK.

Senator Sanders Calls on Governor and Mayor to Stop Gun Violence in Southeast Queens

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Senator Sanders Calls on Governor and Mayor to Stop Gun Violence in Southeast Queens

JAMES SANDERS JR.

November 05, 2019

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In light of recent incidents of gun violence in Southeast Queens, Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Rochdale Village, Far Rockaway) has joined his colleagues in government and sent a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill deBlasio, calling on them to increase preventative resources to help end the rash of shootings.

“We have lost too many lives, and especially young lives, to gun violence, and the time to take action is now,” Sanders said. “We can no longer sit on the sidelines and call for peace, we need to put into place a strategic plan consisting of a cohesive group of resources that will make a real difference in stopping these crimes.”

These steps include re-opening local community centers and extending their hours; bolstering after school program partnerships with smaller community-based organizations; expanding Beacon programs; increasing funding for trauma centers and opening additional centers in Southern Queens; developing and funding anti-violence curriculum in NYC schools; and creating a universal youth employment and education program.

Videos On Recent Shootings Of Teenagers In Southeast Queens

Checkout How US Rep Greg Meeks Is Working To Insure Fair Banking In SE Queens & LI

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Meeks, Brown, and Members of Congress Demand Bank Regulators Strengthen, Not Weaken the Community Reinvestment Act

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee and Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions, along with 27 members of Congress sent a letter to the heads of the Federal Reserve, OCC and FDIC demanding that the three banking agencies not issue a proposed rule unless it has the support of the community development and civil rights groups that represent the communities the Community Reinvestment Act was designed to serve.

“Policies that restrict access to credit and banking, such as those that result in redlining, have perpetuated a long legacy of discrimination and disinvestment in America, and held back impoverished minority communities,” wrote the members. “Given this history, any changes to the CRA must hold lenders accountable for meeting the local credit and investment needs of LMI communities where the lender has branches or other facilities while appropriately considering changes in our banking system.” 

The full text of the letter is below and the PDF can be found HERE:

Congressmen Greg Meeks also stated today "Minority Banks disproportionately serve low income, underbanked, minority communities. Their decreasing numbers, combined with irrefutable data on banking discrimination in non-minority banks, is a systemic problem I am working hard to address."

See How The World Of Money Is Offering $7,000 In Prizes For Young Entrepreneurs

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Win Up To $7,000 in Prizes At The 4th Annual "World of Money Youth Business Pitch Competition"

New York, New York - Teaming up with JPMorgan Chase Advancing Black Pathways Initiative, the World of Money, a 14-year New York City based non-profit youth financial education organization will host its 4th Annual Youth Business Pitch Competition” on November 22, 2019 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at JPMorgan Chase, 4 Metrotech in Brooklyn, New York. World of Money Founder and CEO Sabrina Lamb shares, “We are proud to partner with JP Morgan Chase to promote financial education and invest in young entrepreneurs, ages 10 – 23, with $7,000 in cash prizes. It is gratifying to support youth from around the country as they pitch their brilliant businesses to a panel of seasoned executives.”

ABOUT THE WORLD OF MONEY

The World of Money was founded in 2005 and is a New York City based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to empower youth with a sound financial education. Nearly 4,000 youth between ages 7 – 18, and their families have received World of Money’s 120 classroom hours of financial education and forums.

This approach has steadily broken a generational cycle and changed the way youth and their parents understand their money. Mandarin Chinese, excel spreadsheet and community service courses are included.

Black Speaker Launches Boot Camp to Help Other Speakers

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 AWARD-WINNING BLACK SPEAKER, AUTHOR AND TRAINER TEACHES OTHERS HOW TO CREATE A SUCCESSFUL SPEAKING BUSINESS

Nationwide  Speaking and training is a multi-billion dollar industry. More and more schools, companies and organizations are seeking and paying qualified speakers big dollars to come in and solve problems and add value through speaking and training their organizations using the speaker's expertise, experience and knowledge.

The challenge is there are many qualified African Americans with expertise, experience and knowledge who want to start a speaking business, but don't know how to get started or how to expand their speaking and training careers to do it full-time.

See Why The Shop Black Week Campaign Nov 22-29 Looks To Empower Black Business

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"SHOP BLACK WEEK" CAMPAIGN TO BOOST SUPPORT FOR BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES WILL BE NOVEMBER 22 TO 29

Nationwide -- As consumers across the U.S. gear up for holiday deals on sales merchandise, this Black Friday, a coalition urges buyers to make it a Shop Black Week. More than 100 groups have designated November 22 to 29 as Shop Black Week, a time of supporting Black-owned businesses by purchasing products, goods, or services from Black entrepreneurs.

The Shop Black Week campaign is a nationwide campaign that simply asks every American to support Black-owned businesses in November. Participating entities include organizations, Online-social groups and publications that have made the commitment to help spread the word with their social media accounts.

Senator James Sanders Jr. Hosts Successful Community Development Day

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Senator James Sanders Jr. Hosts Successful Community Development Day

Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Rochdale Village, Far Rockaway) hosted a Community Development Day in partnership with Rochdale Village on September 26, 2019 at the Rochdale Village Community Center. Senator Sanders conducted this event as part of his mission to prepare community members to be self-sufficient and successful in their endeavors. 

Senator Sanders strives to provide the community with the resources required to accomplish their business goals. Community Development Day delivered key training for those interested in starting a small business or non-profit, bringing experts in their respective fields to the event to impart their knowledge.

Globally Acclaimed Southeast Queens Jazz Artist Ed Jackson To Perform In Brooklyn

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Enjoy A Night Of Tasteful Jazz In Brooklyn With The Globally Acclaimed Southeast Queens Based Jazz Artist Ed Jackson

Ed Jackson And The Backdrop Of The Sugar Hill Supper Club In Bed Stuy, Brooklyn

Queens, NY -- Internationally acclaimed jazz musician Ed Jackson, who also operates several businesses in Southeast Queens, NY, is recently back from Brazil and the United Kingdom.  Jackson was in Brazil recording his next album and in the United Kingdom performing with the legendary Fat Back Band.

However, he is looking to make the rounds again in the NYC area.  Jackson, a well regarded alto saxophonist and recording artist, is also the club owner of Jackson Room, a St. Albans epicenter of jazz.

Ed for over 7 years has been endeavoring to bring world class jazz back to the community in Southeast Queens and NYC.  On Monday, November 4th, 2019 (between 7 pm and 11 pm) Jackson will bring his namesake Ed Jackson Quartet, to Brooklyn in a performance billed as "Enjoy A Night Of Tasteful Jazz In Brooklyn," at the Sugar Hill Supper Club & Restaurant.

"I want to invite you to an exclusive engagement of the Ed Jackson Quartet in Brooklyn's Bed Stuy area - at the well regarded soul food supper club & restaurant: Sugar Hill.  Sugar Hill is known as a highly regarded eatery and upscale club" says Jackson.

Sugar Hill Supper Club & Restaurant has been providing delicious quality and healthy soul food dishes for almost 40 years in Brooklyn.  The likes of the 1st Black NYC Mayor David Dinkins, Hillary Clinton, Hazel Dukes, Mike Tyson, Mark Breland,  Zab Judah, and many other celebrities and community leaders have enjoyed the cuisine at this fine dining establishment.

Sugar Hill Supper Club & Restaurant is an artisan soul food restaurant that mixes southern hospitality that also showcases cosmopolitan musical artistry.  It is located at 217 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205.

Black Chamber of Commerce launches Campaign To Rebuild Business

New York, New York – African American Chamber of Commerce LIAACC launches campaign to Retool, Refocus, and Rebuild Black Business in New York State. As New York State's largest African American Chamber of Commerce the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC) has raised the bar for what it means to be a black chamber in New York State. The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. serves the counties of Kings, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk.

LI African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. President addressing attendees during National Small Business Week in NYC on the occasion of being named 2019 Small Business Champion As the New York District Office of the United States Small Business Administration 2019 Small Business Champion for 14 counties in Downstate, New York we will be engaging in significant outreach to small business owners to join our chamber efforts to rebuild black businesses in New York. Since it's inception our chamber has actively provided a wide variety of programs and activities geared towards increasing our member's capacity to grow their respective business enterprises to the next level. The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. looks forward to chronicling the success of small business owners who will be the beneficiaries of our Retool, Refocus, and Rebuild Black Business Campaign in York State.

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The Small Business Bootcamp for Women Celebrates its 8th Year Anniversary

November, 2019 - New York, NY – The Network for Women in Business is proud to announce the 8th Annual Small Business Boot Camp for Women taking place on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Radisson Hotel in New Rochelle, NY. Accomplished business women from across the United States will gather to learn new ways to market and promote their small business.

The theme for this year is “Audience from Scratch” and attendees will learn how to build, grow and convert leads for their business. They will also learn how to increase their visibility through podcasting and social media marketing.

The event will kick off with sessions that will show entrepreneurs how to keep their pipelines filled with quality leads and prospects. Cutting edge lead generation strategies will be taught and common myths about lead generation will be debunked.

See Why Senator James Sanders Jr. Receives Perfect Score on Environmental Advocacy

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Senator James Sanders Jr. Receives Perfect Score on Environmental Advocacy

State Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Rochdale Village, South Ozone Park) received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2019 Environmental Scorecard for his efforts to make the earth a cleaner, greener place to live.

The scorecard was prepared by EPL/Environmental Advocates, who since its formation in 1969, has worked to advance environmental protections and encourage public participation in environmental policy discussions. 

“We have a duty and a responsibility to protect the earth, not just for ourselves, but also for future generations,” Sanders said.

Entrepreneurs Launch New Healthcare App

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ENTREPRENEURS LAUNCH NEW HEALTHGUV APP, GIVING USERS ACCESS TO THE LATEST HEALTHCARE ISSUES

Joe Creadle, founder of Healthguv app, and his other co-founders

The Healthguv App Allows Healthguv Members to Stay Updated About The Latest Medical Issues and Concerns

Toms River, NJ -- Medical social networking just got even easier with the newly launched Healthguv app. Renowned for its unique healthcare network, Healthguv has been a hub of medical related information ever since its inauguration.

The social networking website has gained hundreds of followers from all across the world, eager to connect with peers and medical experts. With the Healthguv app, the site has become even more user friendly and easy to navigate.

Launched during the holiday season, the app has already made waves in healthcare networking.  Speaking about the newly launched app, Joseph Creadle, founder and CEO of Healthguv, said, "Social media has become one of the most effective ways of connecting people globally, but there's more to it than just getting in touch with others.

Nurse Formulates 1st Black-Owned Natural Feminine PH Balance Brand

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REGISTERED NURSE FORMULATES THE FIRST BLACK-OWNED NATURAL FEMININE PH BALANCE BRAND

Nia Spicer, founder and CEO of pHembiotics(TM)

Unique Products Designed For Women With BV, Yeast & UTIs

West Palm Beach, FL -- pHembiotics(TM) is a woman-founded natural feminine care brand created by a Registered Nurse, Nia Spicer, after her chronic battle with Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), Yeast Infections and UTIs. During this cyclical fight with recurrent vaginitis, she discovered that Black and Latina women are afflicted at disproportionately higher rates than Caucasian women with little help from mainstream standard antibiotics.

So, Nia decided to create natural, scientifically proven solutions, designed to balance vaginal pH, fight vaginal odor, itching and burning. pHembiotics features the first probiotic and vitamin blend for vaginal health and a 6-day pH balance suppository kit.

"Every woman wants to be in control of her intimate health and feel confident, empowered, and sexy. But for 21 million women like myself in the U.S., Bacterial Vaginosis, Yeast infections, and UTIs are chronic issues - and mainstream medicine has little to offer," said pHembiotics(TM) CEO Nia Spicer. "The pHembiotics logo uses a delicate dove, calming color palette, and simple fonts to evoke femininity and gentleness. Our tagline 'Find Intimate Peace', exemplifies our commitment to help eliminate these pesky issues, and fix the problem - for good.