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Putting the city that never sleeps on mute

Written by Shelley McKay It is a beautiful summer’s day in the city; the apartment windows are wide open, there is a light breeze, and it is not too humid. It would be perfect were it not for the noise. Right now, I can hear a jack hammer, someone banging something, an electric drill, a horn honking, traffic, and a consistent buzzing from the air conditioning units. And all in the time it took me to write those few words....

What we’re up to this fall, Summer Meetup recap, and other news

Tell Your Friends, Family, and Neighbors About LEAD The fall series of NWNY’s flagship LEAD program are about to begin! LEAD is a free 8-week workforce development program open to young immigrant women combining skills training, teamwork, and leadership development. ?subject=LEAD%20program” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>leadprogram@nywomenimmigrants or sign up to attend one of our Info Sessions at the NYPL Chatham Square (Sept 12 & 19) or Mid-Manhattan (Sept 13 & 20) branches. Can’t join us? Don’t let that stop you from telling your friends, family, and neighbors about LEAD! Click...