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Florence Nightingale, The Founder Of Modern Nursing Would Be In Awe Of Her Fellow Nurses If She Were Here Today. To mark the contributions nurses make to society "International Nurses Day" was created and is celebrated today May 12th, every year on her birthday around the world. We're also smack in the midst of Nurses Week so I thought I'd check in and see how the nurses are doing at one of the busiest Covid-19 hospitals in the NY area. My guest today is Paula Fessler, RN, Chief Nurse Executive and Sr. VP for Patient Care Services at WMCHealth which includes the Westchester Medical Center, the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and the Behavioral Health Center in Valhalla, NY. They are doing amazing work! Many have stepped up to perform work they might not normally do. Heard they have great news to report! (God knows we crave good news) As of this date, the Westchester Medical Center Health Network surpassed a milestone: 1,000 COVID-19 cases discharged from their member hospitals. 

International Nurses Day

#NursesWeek

#WestchesterMedicalCenter

#MariaFareriChildrensHospital

Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, a member of the WMCHealth Network

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#Covid19

 

 

Anthony D'Ascoli and Anna Molisse used to go out for dinner and dancing every Friday night before the coronovairus forced them to #StayHome. Not ones to have their spirits squashed easily, they came up with 'Fancy Fridays'. They still dress up and dine and dance on Fridays, but now they just do it at home. Anthony and Anna have been doing this every week since March 20th with only one exception. One 'Fancy Friday' had to be held on a Thursday for Anna's Birthday so in lieu of Fancy Friday that week, they held a 'Fantasy Friday' dressing up as Superman & Wonder Woman.

Gotta Love People Who Figure Out How To Make The Best of Things In The Worst of Times. Thought their creativity might inspire some of you to try coming up with something fun like this to help get you through this stressful time.

 

 

 

 

That's The Spirit! Taxx Guy To The FAQ Questions Rescue! (You know I always 'got a guy' or 'got a girl'!) A lot of people are freaking out about money and everybody has a money question about the “Cares Act” as to how it relates to them. Especially individuals and small business owners. I asked Taxxguy Inc Mark Glazewski to join me 11:20am EST today on The Debbie Nigro Show 1490 WGCH to share his answers to questions his clients, friends and family are asking him. Below are his most Frequently Asked Questions: What is the “Recovery Rebate”? What if I did not file a 2018 or 2019 return? What if I cannot file my 2018 or 2019 fast enough for the IRS to reference my income? How much can I expect? How long will it take? The last time I filed a return the IRS took my refund because I owed, will I still get this rebate check? I heard that there are some modifications with mandated retirement plans distributions, what are they? I need to access my retirement account money to live, will I need to pay the 10% penalty for early withdrawals? Are the loans that my 401K or 403B or other qualified retirement plans offer impacted? I am currently on a payment plan with the IRS, any relief for me? TaxxGuy continues to operate remotely, as usual. If you have any questions or concerns, as a favor to my audience, Mark says please do not hesitate to reach out to him.  The Debbie Nigro Show listeners get a free 30-minute telephone consult pertaining to the “Cares Act”.  Just make an appointment through Marks website below. Mark Glazewski 914-293-7697 [email protected] www.taxxguy.com Mark added this Disclaimer:  This is meant as general information and is based on my understanding of a brand new law that will be examined and clarified in the weeks and months ahead. #TaxxGuy #CaresAct  #HowMuchMoneyDoYouGet #FAQCaresAct

‘Covid-Texting'? I'm sure many of you like me, have been 'group' texting during this nightmare with your various crews of family and friends. I decided today to bring my college girl 'group" texts to life on the show. A 'slice of life' insight as to what is going on with a few of them behind the scenes. Our texts range from 'very serious' to hilarious both necessary to stay safe and sane. The photo of my Ithaca College group text 'crew' was taken last year on a fun girls trip. The three on the left will join me today. The rest are radio chickens. Donna Teichner (Far left joining 11:40am EST) is exhausting herself working around the clock remotely helping 'desperate' families in need on Long Island, NY. There are many - says Donna who's the Assistant Vice President at FCA- Family and Children's Association, Long Island. Yesterday alone a poor Mom of 2 plus taking care of a nephew lost her husband the sole family earner and has no money for the funeral or rent going forward. I posted Donna's FCA emergency information flyer information here. Ellen Israel (2nd from left may check in 11:50 if she's off her conference call) couldn't take another day captive in her NYC apt after a major water leak and mold and fled to relatives in Fla. Seems removing 'mold' is considered a necessity during Covid 19- putting back an apt into one piece after ..not!  Robin Fand (3rd left in photo joins 11:20am EST) is a small business owner in NJ who publishes 3 local newspapers called 'The Connection Magazines'. The Connection Magazines /Warren-Watchung Edition /Bernards-Ridge Edition/ Bridgewater-Somerville Edition. The magazines are supported by local advertisers - but nothing is open so obviously there's nothing to advertise. She's published this month anyway, but what's next? The other gals who didn't want to talk include : Tina Erardi who was the birthday girl in the middle ; Lori Wruble front on the right who always talks so I have no idea why she's not on, and Sue Lemonier who is also is a chatterbox but not today. Me in the back very blond that day ...will talk on. The Debbie Nigro Show TUNE IN LIVE - Go to WGCH.com from any device 1490 WGCH 105.5 FM Robin Zimmerman Fand #DonnaTeichner Ellen Israel Lori Slater Wrubel Tina Rose Erardi Susan Laraja-Lemonier Ithaca College #CovidTexting Family & Children's AssociationLong Island

Brian Holland... is a songwriting and composing genius and gentleman. He's been thinking about all that has happened recently and Feels like the PLANET is saying "enough" - the world is dangling a big reset button in front of us to STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE . STOP the contempt and confrontations going on. STOP the tribalism me vs you mentality. STOP the lack of compassion for others less fortunate. STOP polluting the air we breath and dirtying the water we drink. Instead he's sharing ... START listening to one another ; START hearing one another; START finding common ground and things we can celebrate together and be grateful for together. Basically ...Lets not let the human race fall on its face. PS:Come and Get These Memories: The Story of Holland-Dozier-Holland has just been released. H-D-H, were the greatest songwriting team in American pop music history. 70 of the songs they wrote reached the Billboard Top 40, 15 of which it No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart. No other songwriting team or individual has come close to equaling, let alone surpassing, this record. They've been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.   With Warmth,
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Susan Sparks... is the motorcycle riding Pastor of the historic Madison Avenue Baptist Church in New York City. She will be live streaming her sermon on Sunday at 11am EST. Susan, an ex-lawyer, turned standup comedian and Baptist Minister, is America's only female comedian with a pulpit. She's also an author, cancer survivor, and nationally known speaker, blogger, preacher, and media commentator. Featured in O Magazine, New York Times, on CBS, CNN and ABC, Susan is also a nationally known motivational speaker with clients such as the William J. Clinton Presidential Center, the World Bank, Habitat for Humanity, the American Cancer Society and the Chautauqua Institution. Susan's new book Miracle on 31st Street will be out soon.

You Can Tune In Easter Sunday To Susan Live Stream Sermon From Madison Avenue Baptist Church in NYC   #EasterMessage #StopInTheNameOfLove #BrianHolland #SusanSparks #HDH #MadisonAveBaptistChurchNYC   With Warmth,
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  That's The Spirit! Taxx Guy To The FAQ Questions Rescue! (You know I always 'got a guy' or 'got a girl'!) A lot of people are freaking out about money and everybody has a money question about the “Cares Act” as to how it relates to them. Especially individuals and small business owners. I asked Taxxguy Inc Mark Glazewski to join me 11:20am EST today on The Debbie Nigro Show 1490 WGCH to share his answers to questions his clients, friends and family are asking him. Below are his most Frequently Asked Questions: What is the “Recovery Rebate”? What if I did not file a 2018 or 2019 return? What if I cannot file my 2018 or 2019 fast enough for the IRS to reference my income? How much can I expect? How long will it take? The last time I filed a return the IRS took my refund because I owed, will I still get this rebate check? I heard that there are some modifications with mandated retirement plans distributions, what are they? I need to access my retirement account money to live, will I need to pay the 10% penalty for early withdrawals? Are the loans that my 401K or 403B or other qualified retirement plans offer impacted? I am currently on a payment plan with the IRS, any relief for me? TaxxGuy continues to operate remotely, as usual. If you have any questions or concerns, as a favor to my audience, Mark says please do not hesitate to reach out to him.  The Debbie Nigro Show listeners get a free 30-minute telephone consult pertaining to the “Cares Act”.  Just make an appointment through Marks website below. Mark Glazewski 914-293-7697 [email protected] www.taxxguy.com Mark added this Disclaimer:  This is meant as general information and is based on my understanding of a brand new law that will be examined and clarified in the weeks and months ahead. #TaxxGuy #CaresAct  #HowMuchMoneyDoYouGet #FAQCaresAct    

 

Thats’ the Spirit! Maid Brigade in Valhalla, N.Y., Has A Unique Machine That Makes Professional Level Disinfectant, So They're Making It And Giving It Away Free! Robin and Gary Murphy who own Maid Brigade saw on Facebook that people could not find basic cleaning items like wipes or disinfectant. They happen to have an EPA-registered generator that is capable of producing 15 gallons of hospital-grade disinfectant per hour. Robin Murphy and her husband have operated Maid Brigade since 1996, and are now producing their professional-level disinfectant in mass quantities for those in need. No charge. Robin joins The Debbie Nigro Show on WGCH today at 11:20am EST.

This disinfectant works really nicely," Robin said. "But it only has a shelf life of one week, so we're telling everybody if in a week you can't find disinfectant to come back and fill up. There's no problem, we've got you."

Maid Brigade serves Westchester, Putnam, Rockland and parts of Fairfield County. They're committed to providing safe and effective cleaning. They've been “green” since before the term was used relating to housecleaning.

Great story from lohud .com about this great contribution to the community: 

https://www.lohud.com/…/maid-brigade-free-disin…/2906821001/

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#MaidBrigadeOfValhallaNY
Robin Murphy
#MakingAndDonatingFreeHospitalGradeDisinfectant

   

 

That's The Spirit! Thank Goodness Some Dentists Will Go In To Help You Out During A Dental Emergency! But What Constitutes A Dental Emergency? And what's the new corona virus routine if you have to see a dentist and a dentist has to see you? The list of 'emergencies' is in the link below from the American Dental Association. My pal 
Dr. John Castanaro who's alone in his office right now, joined the show to explain the 'new routine' for current dental emergencies. 

American Dental Association
Castanaro Dental
#JohnCastenaro

 

Sophie Newsome and Rory Tice are making hand sanitizer as we speak at Coopers Daughter Spirits in Hudson, NY. Tune in 11:20am EST to hear how they're doing it and what they want you to know. Cooper’s Daughter at Olde York Farm is making every effort to contribute during the health crisis but they need your donation to keep going! 

Hand sanitizer, made to the World Health Organization guidelines, will be donated in your name to hospitals and first responders. If they are able to supply them with what they need they will then look into other places/people in need such as senior care facilities, restaurants/delivery drivers, and farmers’ markets (which are advised to have hand sanitizer present). Your donation will go towards the overhead of keeping our sanitizer in production. Like many other small businesses the health crisis has been crippling for us. 
A small percentage of your donation will go towards our full time team members who are unable to return to work until the health crisis is under control. 

Cooper’s Daughter at Olde York Farm will not take a profit on hand sanitizer. 

A special thank you to Next Gen Signs for donating labels and to Subversive Brewing for providing materials theywere unable to find elsewhere.
To Donate: www.oldeyorkfarm.com/handsanitizer

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@SophieNewsome
@RoryTice

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Debbie Nigro 
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