Lehman College Science Building
Lehman College is building a new science building, the first environmentally-friendly building on campus.
Actor Rayniel Ruffino
Actor, writer and rapper Rayniel Rufino Has worked on numerous films such as “Liberty Kid,” “Sugar,” “Reel Music” and “GWB.” He also started writing his own music at a very young age.
“Thin Is In” Owner Natalia Corridor & Kickboxing Instructor Jason Arias
Everybody wants to feel great about their body and live a healthier life, but how can we properly accomplish that goal? Fitness instructor, Herbal Life consultant and owner of “Thin is In” Natalia Corridori and kickboxing instructor Jason Arias stopped by with some useful nutritional tips.
Animal Rights Activist/Vegan Heather Mangal
There are a great number of benefits associated with leading the life of a vegan. Not only can it help save the environment, and the animals but it can also save your life. Animal Rights Activist & Vegan, Heather Mangal spoke on how much making the switch to being a vegan has changed her life and discussed the tips everyone can take to do the same
Holistic Health Counselor Margarita Saja
Many people don’t have the time to think the food they are consuming. Margarita has tips on eating better and staying healthy.
Bronx Institute Class of Summer 2011
As part of a partnership with the Bronx Institute Summer Gear Up Program and the Lehman College Department of Journalism, Communication and Theater, high school students from around the bronx participate in an annual journalism workshop.
They learn everything from working behind the cameras, to creating own their personal websites.
But, we also like to find out about the issues that concern them, such as cyber bullying, teenage pregnancy, sexting, internet smut pages, gangs and many others.
This year students include:
Siaree Alvarez,
Michelle Krishranard, Jasmine Laurent,
Tiana Maclean,
Nicholas Noel,
Farzana Ramjohn,
Tania Rahman,
Jade Riley,
Alisha Shakoor,
Cecilia Tettey,
Ashmanie Khalian,
Danielle Mcleod
And
Dania Lewis.
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
Whether you’re looking for senior care for an elderly parent, assistance making dietary and lifestyle changes after a diagnosis, help with changing surgical dressings and caring for wounds, or physical therapy; the Visiting Nurse Service of New York can provide home health care when you need it. Ellen Murphy, clinical director of Bronx acute care division VNSNY educated us on the details of home care living.
New York Botanical Garden Children’s Garden
The Ruth Rea How family garden occupies two acres of the New York Botanical garden in the Bronx.
The family garden offers a variety of programs to introduce children and their families to the lessons of gardening.
Since 1956, these programs have cultivated tens of thousands of young gardeners from throughout the metropolitan region and instilled the lessons and patience of tending one’s own garden.
Guest Host Alex Lacey chatted with the garden’s manager, Toby Adams and learned about the history and programs of the family garden.
How to Prevent Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States. In New York City almost 1,500 people die each year from this largely preventable form of the disease. Gastroenterologist Dr. Michael j. Lipp, clinical instructor at the Columbia University Medical Center explains the risk factors and the ways to prevent colon cancer.