Pride Month, June 1 – 30, has its roots in the Stonewall Uprising, which occurred in New York City in June 1969. The uprising was a turning point in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, sparked by a series of protests against police harassment and discrimination. The following year, the first Pride marches were organized to commemorate the anniversary of the uprising.
The 2026 Pride Month theme, announced by NYC Pride, is “For All of […]
2026 may be an off-year Federal election cycle, but the State and County elections are as important as ever.
The Democratic and Republican Parties use primary elections to choose their candidates for the general election. Generally, only registered voters affiliated with the Democratic or Republican Parties may vote in that party’s primary election.
Online and mail in voter registration closed on June 2nd, but you may be able to register and vote same day in person.
Early Voting
June 8th, World Oceans Day, was first introduced during the 1992 Earth Summit — the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development
Your Medicare number, Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) should be treated like a credit card number. Share it only with doctors, pharmacies, and other providers you’ve chosen, or with people helping you manage your Medicare benefits. Don’t carry the card in your wallet unless you’re heading to an appointment.
Since the transition from the old Health Insurance Claim Number, based on your Social Security Number to the Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI), a unique, randomly assigned 11-character identifier used for Medicare transactions such as billing, eligibility […]
Join Cheryl Imperatore, a licensed massage therapist as she educates us about self-massage, how massage works and Chinese techniques for moving energy in the body. She will demonstrate a simple technique for giving others a massage at home. This session will help you feel more comfortable about offering massages to friends or family.
Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, falls on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah in the Islamic lunar calendar. In 2026, Eid al-Adha is expected to be on Wednesday, May 27th. The festival lasts for three days, with the Days of Tashreeq following on May 28–30, 2026. Exact dates may vary slightly depending on local moon sightings.
Eid al-Adha commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail in obedience to Allah. Before the sacrifice […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, providing an opportunity to raise awareness, combat stigma, and promote mental health resources. During this month, organizations and individuals come together to highlight the importance of mental health and wellness, celebrate recovery from mental illness, and advocate for better mental health support. The 2026 theme, “More Good Days, Together,” emphasizes the value of community, connection, and personalized approaches to mental wellness, recognizing that a “good day” looks different for everyone
A few years ago, Congress and the Federal Communications Commission designated a new national 988 lifeline for mental and behavioral health emergencies – thoughts of suicide, erratic behavior, substance abuse issues, or if you are worried about someone who may need crisis support.
Anyone in the country can call or text 988 to get free, confidential, and immediate help for a mental health emergency. Everyone already knows to call 911 if your house is on fire; you don’t need to Google […]
As we get older, many of us put on a few extra pounds and become less active. As a result, we may have trouble with higher blood pressure. May is High Blood Pressure Education Month. Actively improve your health by learning what those blood pressure numbers really represent.
Systolic Blood pressure, the top number, measures the force of blood when the heart beats. It is the pressure exerted on the walls of your […]
If you have reached a certain age, you are probably used to checking your blood pressure. Did you know that in the last few years the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) issued new hypertension guidelines based on the latest science? These are the most significant changes yet in these guidelines.
Nearly half of American adults, 46 percent, will be determined to have hypertension under these new clinical guidelines, […]