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In an effort to beat sudden cardiac death in athletes, The Players Development Academy in Somerset, NJ and St. Peter's University Hospital, have partnered to create The All Heart Program, training athletic coaches to be first responders on the field. Mike O’Neil, Director of the Girls Program at Players Development Academy brings details on the program, which is open to coaches of any sports club and also to individual coaches. For more information, contact James Spaulding, coordinator, the Sim Lab, by phone at 732-745-8600, ext. 5185, or by email at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THAT SUITS YOU is an NYC non-profit that accepts gently worn professional attire and provides it free of charge to qualified men for work and to high school seniors for graduation and prom. Co-founder PK Kersey explains how the program helps men find opportunity and gets them interview ready. thatsuitsyou.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS NAKED MIND: CONTROL ALCOHOL, FIND FREEDOM, DISCOVER HAPPINESS & CHANGE YOUR LIFE by author Annie Grace, provides a clear path to a healthier relationship with alcohol without scare tactics, pain, or rules.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New York City Police Foundation is the only organization authorized to raise funds on behalf of the NYPD. President and CEO Susan Birnbaum discusses current counter-terrorism initiatives, community relationships and new technology they've helped build at the NYPD. For more, visit nycpolicefoundation.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIGITAL DISRUPTION: Future of Work, Skills, Leadership, Education and Careers in a Digital World by Dr. Tracey Wilen, has insights about how artificial intelligence workplace diversity and independence are changing traditional careers, and give us an opportunity to shape own paths. For more, visit traceywilen.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The charitable legal fund, The Bronx Freedom Fund, is being scaled up to a national level, as the Bail Project. Co-Founder Robin Steinberg how the bail system was designed vs. how it operates. For more visit bronxfreedomfund.org and bailproject.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE CROSSROADS OF SHOULD AND MUST: FIND AND FOLLOW YOUR PASSION by artist and author Elle Luna provides the tools and inspiration you need to start your incredible life change. For more, visit elleluna.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney Jay Freireich, of Brach Eichler L.L.C. in Roseland, New Jersey, discusses the do’s and don’ts of estate planning. For more, visit bracheichler.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The non-profit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep trains, educates, and mobilizes professional photographers to provide portraits for families facing the untimely death of an infant. Co-Founder Cheryl Haggard and Regional Coordinator Sharon Nord tell us their story and how they help honor the life of a child. For more, nowIlaymedowntosleep.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meaningful Work: A Quest to Do Great Business, Find Your Calling, and Feed Your Soul, by chocolate entrepreneur Shawn Askinosie, is a book of stories and practical steps to find your personal vocation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pilots to the Rescue's mission is to save potential pets facing euthanasia, using an advanced rescue flight system. Founder Michael Schneider talks about their network of volunteers. Their 2018 fundraising calendar features 106.7 Lite-FM's Christine Nagy! pilotstotherescue.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE SPECTRUM OF HOPE: An Optimistic and New Approach to Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias, by Dr. Gayatri Devi, offers perspective on how and why it's important for patients to maintain their dignity even as their personality begins to change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Operation smile is a non-profit medical service organization providing cleft lip and palate repair surgeries worldwide. Sr. VP of Medical Affairs Dr. Ruben Ayala brings stories about how the program reaches far and wide to provide life changing care. More details at operationsmile.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts has offered outstanding arts and arts education programs at affordable prices for more than 60 years. Director Jon Yanofsky previews the 2017-18 season in their temporary home at the Kumble Theater. BrooklynCenter.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HIDING IN THE BATHROOM: An introvert's road map to getting out there, when you'd rather stay home by Morra Aarons-Mele, is a guide for solving networking anxiety, and she explains how introverts can use their natural instincts to build their careers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veterinarian Dr. Ann Hohenhaus of Animal Medical Center returns to answer questions on ear, nose, throat and eye issues in dogs and cats. Animal Medical Center is an internationally recognized non-profit veterinary hospital at 510 East 62nd Street. More at AMCNY.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best Buddies International is the world's largest non-profit focused on assisting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and through their Best Buddies Jobs program, helping clients find work and independence. Director of Expansion Vallye Adams talks about their new center in Bergen County, NJ. Bestbuddies.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Winter Activity Center in Vernon, NJ is the first and only non-profit facility in the country dedicated to improving the lives, health and fitness of youth, through winter sports. CEO & Founder Schone Malliet tells us program basics and how kids can get involved. Find out more at winter4kids.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Peraino, former Newsweek Bureau Chief and expert on North Korea, China and the Korean Peninsula, joins to discuss his new book A FORCE SO SWIFT: Mao, Truman, and the Birth of Modern China, 1949. We'll talk about what we learned from the Korean War, and what's the next move for the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 14th Street Y's Artistic Director of Arts & Culture, Ronit Muszkatblit, has a backstage pass to The Theater's 2017-18 season. The 14th St. Y's education, recreation and arts programs serve more than 20,000 people annually and the Y has a 128-year history of serving New Yorkers downtown. More at 14streety.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Annual Jazz Loft Party: A Night for the Soul, hosted by the Jazz Foundation of America, has been called "the greatest underground music event in NYC." Director of Development Bridget Sullivan gives us a backstage preview, and details how the fundraiser on Saturday, October 14, helps thousands of musicians in-need across the country. For tickets and more, visit jazzfoundation.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New York Latino Film Festival, the premiere Urban Latino film event in the country, showcases over 30 films from October 11-15th, spanning all genres and formats. Creator and founder Calixto Chinchilla discusses the selection process and key films in the program. For tickets and more, visit nylatinofilmfestival.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his new book, HE’S NOT LAZY...EMPOWERING YOUR SON TO BELIEVE IN HIMSELF, by Dr. Adam Price, explains that contrary to appearances, teenage boys aren't lazy or disinterested. In fact, they want to do well but are afraid to try.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ballet Hispanico celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with free events, performances, exhibitions and dance lessons for children and adults through October 14th. CEO & Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro returns to the show for a backstage preview. For more, visit ballethispanico.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alzheimer’s New Jersey kicks off its “Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s” events this fall in Ocean, Hudson, Mercer and Bergen Counties. President and CEO Ken Zaentz details how they help local families and Kristin Davie shares her experience as a caregiver for her mother. For more, visit alznj.org, or call the helpline at 1-888-280-6055.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brooklyn-based Arab American Family Support Center helps settle legal immigrants in New York & New Jersey through critical services and short-term funding. AAFSC's CEO & President Rawaa Nancy Albilal explains the immigration process and Lutfi Alhasan, a recently arrived Syrian tells his story. aafscny.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOTAL FOCUS: Make Better Decisions Under Pressure, by former Navy SEAL Brandon Webb, highlights the skills he developed in Special Ops training, that helped him build a $100 million digital media and e-commerce company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Neighbors of Park Slope is a volunteer non-profit for neighborhood residents over 50, designed to make life easier and improve the quality of life for people aging in place. President Joyce Jed and Membership Director Andi Peretz hope to guide other neighborhoods to start their own groups. goodneighborsofparkslope.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS IS WHERE YOU BELONG: Finding Home Wherever You Are by journalist Melody Warnick, suggests ways to make connections in and for your community, and create a deeper attachment to wherever you live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Amud Aish Memorial Museum and Kleinman Holocaust Education Center in Mill Basin, Brooklyn will tell the lesser-known story of observant Jewish victims during WWII. Director of Collections Shoshana Greenwald provides a behind-the-scenes tour. Amudaish.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Susan Brill, Chief of the Adolescent Medicine Department at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, explains the symptoms, effects and consequences of some of the most common synthetic street drugs including GHB, Roofies and Ecstasy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The book SELF-REG by Dr. Stuart Shanker is a guide to help your child (and you) break free the from stress--the root of bad behavior--by giving kids more control over their environment and helping them restore their energy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The basics of acupuncture and how it can compliment conventional medicine with Noah Rubenstein, clinic director of the YinOva Institute in the East Village. More details at yinovacenter.com, and you can find his articles at the consumer medical advocacy site, medshadow.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE ONE-PAGE FINANCIAL PLAN: A Simple Way to be Smart About Your Money by financial adviser and New York Times columnist Carl Richards, offers an uncomplicated approach to deal with our spending and planning for the future. onepagefinancialplan.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Friends advocates for the end of arbitrary, mass detention of immigrants, and provides support to those without friends or family nearby. Rosa Santana, Detainee Visitation Program Coordinator for First Friends and Helen Donaldson, a First Friends volunteer, offer details on the detention program and the experience for those held in local detention centers. firstfriendsnjny.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For THE STARS IN OUR EYES: The Famous, The Infamous, and Why We Care Way Too Much About Them, author Julie Klam looks at fame from both an insiders and outsiders perspective, and explores what it reveals about ourselves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss bone health, as journalist Meredith Vieira shares her mother's experience with osteoporosis, and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Susan Bukata explains signs and symptoms of the disease. bonenews.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Materials for the Arts redirects millions of pounds of industrial waste headed to landfills into the hands of artists and students. Executive Director Harriet Taub details NYC's pioneering program of creative reuse. Materialsforthearts.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thrive, in Mineola, is one of Long Island's first Addiction Recovery Centers. CEO Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds discusses the challenges of finding treatment and safe havens on Long Island. familyandchildrens.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel McGinn, senior editor at Harvard Business Review, is the author of PSYCHED UP: The science behind mental preparation and how it can help us succeed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the evolution of The Alliance for Positive Change, helping New Yorkers with HIV and other chronic health conditions get medical care for nearly 30 years. alliance.nyc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE DIABETES RESET by Dr. George King has practical strategies to improve your health, based on research conducted by Joslin Diabetes Center. joslin.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Post reporter Souad Mekhennet, author of the book I WAS TOLD TO COME ALONE: My JOURNEY BEHIND THE LINES OF JIHAD, offers a unique perspective on radicalism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Workmens Circle serves up the Taste of Jewish Culture Street Festival on June 18, with the team from Emma's Torch, which helps settle new arrivals to the U.S. circle.org, and emmastorch.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Footsteps Executive Director Lani Santo explains how this non-profit helps Jewish men and women as they attempt to transition out of the Ultra-Orthodox community. Footstepsorg.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE GOOD SLEEPER: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO SLEEP FOR YOUR BABY (& YOU) with Dr. Janet Kennedy, the founder of NYC Sleep Doctor. nycsleepdoctor.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A backstage pass to Queens Theater and a preview of "The Miracle Worker", onstage May 12-21, with Executive Director Taryn Sacramone. QueensTheater.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE NEW ALLERGY SOLUTION: Supercharge Resistance, Slash Medication, Stop Suffering by Dr. Clifford Basset of Allergy and Asthma Care of New York. allergyreliefnyc.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

100 PLANTS TO FEED THE BEES by The Xerces Society has planting tips and facts on why we should protect and pay attention to butterflies, bees, moths and hummingbirds in our own environment. xerces.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tips and advice for coping with political stress from NYC clincial psychologist Dr. Jephtha Tausig-Edwards. Drjeph.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.