Cheddar Paws: How to Have A Safe NYE With Your Pets
When it comes to New Year's Eve celebrations, they can be pretty loud and jarring. From fireworks to loud parties and people partying in the streets, the sounds can be a bit overwhelming for our four-legged family members. Amy Gravel, communications and outreach specialist at the Best Friends Animal Society, joined the show with tips on creating safe spaces for pets during new year celebrations.
Members of the Kappa League mentoring program at Wyandanch Memorial High School in Long Island, NY are preparing for an educational trip to Ghana. Principal Paul Sibblies is on a mission to enrich his students' lives to put some of them in touch with their roots. "When you invest in young people, then it's the greatest investment you can make," he said.
A group of 15 students recently graduated from SANYS U., a six-week program held by the Self Advocacy Association of New York State. The course helps people with disabilities to advocate on their own behalf, learning more about their rights, legislation and issues that matter most.
