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Dec 9, 2024 | 
mubi.com | Amanda Chen
The fate of modern Vietnam is inseparable from the image. The war was the first large-scale conflict in human history to be captured on film and disseminated in real time.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
nyunews.com | Amanda Chen
During my first two years of college, I spent countless hours reading philosophical texts, writing pages after pages of essays, making sense of equations and memorizing names, dates and titles of artworks. But by the end of those late night cram sessions, what did I truly learn? Not even enough to explain it to you, that’s for sure.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Amanda Chen |David C. Grabowski
Objective To estimate differences in facility-level outcomes between nursing homes which reached Institutional Special Needs Plan (I-SNP) maturity and those which never cared for I-SNP enrollees. Study Setting and Design We used a difference-in-differences design to estimate the effect of I-SNP maturity, defined as having at least 33.75% of Medicare long-stayers in the nursing home enrolled in any I-SNP. Our main outcome was the hospitalization rate in each nursing home-year.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
coopersquared.com | Amanda Chen
Medicaid is a federal and state program that assists low-income individuals and families to cover medical expenses. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, nearly 7 million people are enrolled in the New York State Medicaid, and one out of four adults ages 19-64 are Medicaid members.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Amanda Chen
Click here to watch the videoWith its dynamic economies and strategic location, Southeast Asia remains a magnet for global businesses seeking growth and expansion. Singapore and Indonesia, in particular, offer unique opportunities while presenting distinct challenges for companies aiming to establish a foothold in a diverse and evolving economic landscape.
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Sep 10, 2024 | 
legalreader.com | Amanda Chen
Ultimately, staying informed about the medication you are taking and understanding the potential risks is crucial for making empowered healthcare decisions. Ozempic, a popular medication prescribed to manage type 2 diabetes and promote weight loss, has been gaining attention not only for its effectiveness but also for its potential side effects.
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Sep 3, 2024 | 
coopersquared.com | Amanda Chen
Despite its robust history spanning over a century, Chinatown faces ongoing sustainability struggles as store owners age. According to a 2023 report by NYC Small Business Services, created in collaboration with Chinatown BID and Think!Chinatown, Chinatown storefront vacancy rate reached 21.4% from 2021 to 2022, surpassing the citywide average of 13% in 2021. But these second-generation Asian Americans are stepping in to preserve the fabric of Chinatown.
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Jul 21, 2024 | 
gothamist.com | Amanda Chen
Have you ever wanted to tackle a problem on your block or in your building but didn't know where to start? One option is forming your own block or building association where you work with your neighbors to collectively solve issues that affect you all. The group could be as small as just a few members or grow into a larger organization. Block associations have been part of New York City life for more than 100 years.
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Jul 12, 2024 | 
gothamist.com | Amanda Chen
New York City soccer fans are already pre-gaming for one of the year's biggest matches: Sunday's bout between Argentina and Colombia, two major teams with major fan bases in the city. The CONMEBOL Copa America, often referred to as the Copa America, is held every four years. Ten national teams from South America, along with two invited teams from other regions, compete for the championship.
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Jul 12, 2024 | 
gothamist.com | Amanda Chen
New York City is expecting heavy rainfall on Friday afternoon before heading smack into another punishing heatwave later this weekend, weather experts say. David Stark, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service, said rain and thunder are expected to last into Saturday morning, after which conditions could be dry until the middle of next week. “Heavy rain cannot be ruled out, so be on the lookout for some flooding,” he said in an interview.
