The Cost of Caring. The Lives Of The Filipino Immigrant Who Tend To The Needs Of Others.

After Emma realized that her white-collar job in the Philippines would never pay her enough to send her children to college, she came to New York and became a nanny.

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Filipina ‘baby whisperer’ flourishes in New York

Ruby Sibal known as the ‘baby whisperer’, is a newborn care professional and the founder of Beyond Baby Care LLC, currently located in New York City. Originally from the Philippines, Ruby’s grew up working in her family’s floral business, but has also enjoyed a diverse career path that included event management, make-up artistry and working for an airline. 

Ruby's expertise in baby care, including infant massage, is cited in Mamaviews.com, the well-known newborn/baby care website in the United States. Her clients are all praises of her, dubbing her as the Mary Poppins of the baby nurses. Sibal’s clients range from pediatricians, first time parents, women who have delicate pregnancies or had C-sections, and others who want to have someone assist them in caring for their delicate infants. READ MORE

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A Filipina Family Chef of Billionaire CEO was Shoved to Death in Front of New York Subway Train

A Filipina working as family cook of Blackstone CEO in Manhattan was pushed onto the tracks Monday November 7th 2016 afternoon as a southbound No. 1 train pulled into the Times Square station and she was pronounced dead on the scene shortly afterward.

The victim was identified as 49-year-old Connie Watton, of Astoria Queens NY. Witnesses immediately alerted police officers, who apprehended the suspect in the station.

“Out of a million people, this had to happen to her? She was honestly the most caring, loving, honest person I ever met. She would never hurt anybody. She never feared the city,” said the brother-in-law, who declined to give his name. READ MORE...

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Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding Different Behaviors

Are your folks getting really old and acting weird and you don't know what to do? You're not alone. Millions of Americans face the challenges of caring for a loved one. While it can be a richly rewarding experience, the role comes with enormous responsibilities. The better prepared you are to deal with the situation, the easier the task will be. This comprehensive manual gently guides you along the way, addressing all aspects of caregiving, from health, housing, and legal matters to ways to handle the emotional transitions, where to find support, and how to care for the caregiver.

Whether it means caring for a parent, spouse, close friend or other loved one, becoming a caregiver is challenging. The responsibility can fall to you suddenly, and you may not feel fully prepared for what lies ahead. Although every situation is different, there are many questions and tasks that all new caregivers must face. There’s a lot to cover, and we’ve put together this guide to cover these topics. Whether you are about to become a caregiver or planning for the future, this guide can help you organize your thoughts, make sure that you’re handling all the important tasks, and give you some peace of mind.

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Where To Cast Your Vote in New York City?

Polling places are located throughout the city. You can vote ONLY at your designated polling place. Make sure you are at the correct polling site and Election District/Assembly District (ED/AD) for your address. 

Polling Places open 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. If you are not sure of that location you can find you poll site location by:

• Search with the Online Poll Site Address Locator 
•  Call the Voter Phone Bank at 1.866.VOTE.NYC
•  E-mail your complete home address to us at vote@boe.nyc.ny.us and we'll e-mail your polling place location back to you. (Please put in the subject line the borough in which you reside.)

Requirements:

If you've voted in New York before, you don’t need to provide ID to vote in person

If you’re voting for the first time in New York, submitted your registration by mail, and didn’t provide a copy of your New York driver’s license, state ID card, or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address when you registered, you may need to show one of these documents when you vote in person on Election Day.

• Be registered to vote in New York. Check if you’re registered to vote.
• Be a US citizen
• Be 18 by Election Day, Nov 8

• Live at your address by Oct 9
• Not be in prison or on parole for a felony conviction
• Not be currently judged mentally incompetent by a court

 Poll Site Lookup 

The NYC Board of Elections launched its new mobile web app nyc.pollsitelocator.com which can be viewed on iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Windows Phone and other mobile devices to help you find your poll site quickly and easily.

NYC Poll Site Locator Web App

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Do Not Buy WelTV IPTV Box

Do not buy Weltv IP tv box! Unit is too expensive and service is the worst. Bought my unit last December 2015 for $185 and it was broken a few days after. The WelTV owner from China Alan Zhou gave me so many excuses and instructions how to troubleshoot, but the tv box has gotten worst. After few months of exchanging emails and chat he passed me on to Dora with the same excuses. Now these two WelTV representatives are ignoring me despite so many emails sent to them.

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How to Execute Special Power of Attorney (SPA) in New York

Special Power of Attorney (SPA) - A document that allows you to appoint a person or organization to handle your affairs while you're unavailable or unable to do so. The person or organization you appoint is referred to as an "Attorney-in-Fact" or "Agent."

REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

1. Must be a holder of a Philippine passport
2. Personal Appearance
3. Must bring two (2) witnesses of legal age (18 years old) to the Consulate to personally witness the execution of the document
4. Passport of the Applicant
5. Photocopy of the Passport of the Applicant (First and Last Page)
6. Fee: $5 to $25 (Cash, Money Order or Company Check -NO PERSONAL CHECKS)

Where to go:

1. Any Notary Public - fee $5-$10

2. Consulate General New York at 556 Fifth Ave., NY, NY 10036 - fee $25

    The Consular and Legal Section is open to the public Monday through Friday, except on selected Philippine and American Holidays. Office Hours: Mon to Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm (open during lunch hour) 

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