Erika Kurtz
The Archive
Welcome, class of ’24 — now, how to land that first elusive job
Ready to toss your graduation hats in the air? Do so with cautious optimism, according to workforce experts.
Why you should hire a wedding content creator for your online media
Yes, hiring a wedding content creator to capture the nuptials for social media is a most sought-after event add-on right now, according to area experts.
Consider community college — an affordable way to realize your dreams
Community colleges, given their radically lower tuition costs compared to four-year public and private universities, continue to provide an economical educational pathway.
Do your homework to find the perfect college
When considering the top college choices for your own higher educational pursuits, there’s lots to ponder.
Students themselves provide the input for these top college lists
“They’re the experts of their own experiences,” said Rob Franek, lead author of the Princeton Review’s “Best 388 Colleges for 2023” (Aug. 2022, $24.99). “Things affect students academically and outside...
Frugal florals: Rent artificial flowers for your wedding and save money
Instead of your grandmother’s earrings, consider making the wedding flowers your “something borrowed.”
MBAs are surging thanks to advancements in online education
Thanks to an increase in online class offerings during the pandemic, MBA programs around the country are becoming more accessible for those looking for a graduate degree.
Meet the NYC docs who go above and beyond on National Doctors' Day
“You don’t realize how strong you are until something’s thrown at you."
Older women are having to tackle unemployment bias head-on
Since February 2020, the unemployment rate for females over 55 has almost doubled, from 3.5 percent to 6.1 percent.
How to have a glamorous outdoor wedding
Tented weddings are trending, according to area event experts, but there’s a caveat — these affairs require careful planning. “The tented option allows people to create something really personal at...
Despite battling a rare cancer, this nurse puts her patients first
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Cassidy Toben, nurse manager at Northwell Health’s Lenox Hill Hospital’s emergency department, has never lost sight of her call of duty to patients and colleagues. What...
As a hospital chaplain during COVID-19, offering solace is a calling and challenge
For Rocky Walker, chaplain at Mount Sinai Heart at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, prayer and hope are his weapons of choice in the fight against COVID-19....
Backyard weddings are the hot 2020 trend in coronavirus times
As many engaged couples are discovering, even a pandemic need not delay their wedding plans, and for many, that means looking no further than the backyard. Smaller weddings are perfect...
Getting married? How savvy brides — and guests — can save money with rented outfits
Today’s brides are finding that they can look as on-trend or traditional as they choose, without breaking the bank, by renting outfits instead of spending a ton of cash on...
Surgical intervention can help avoid the devastation of late-term miscarriage
Hopelessness could have stopped Lenora Wehye from giving up on her dream to have a child, but instead, she didn’t accept this as her fate. Wehye, a now 40-year-old nurse...
For transgender people wanting a family, specialist advice and support is key
For anyone whose gender identity is not aligned with that recorded on their original birth certificate, the desire to bring a child into the world can be complicated. Thankfully, the...
Walgreens works to keep communities healthy and better informed
At the heart of a community, pharmacies play an integral role in the daily lives of their base, providing essential goods and supportive advice on products and services that affect...
Panera Bread is dedicated to feeding both the needy and the brave
Sometimes, it takes a crisis to bring out the best in ourselves, as well as in big business. Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, essential business services large and small have...
The new realities of life in a high-risk maternity ward during coronavirus
"We’re all in the same boat — doctors, nurses, physician assistants. We chose this field and we’ll do it," says Dr. Jennifer Kurtz of Long Island Jewish Forest Hills hospital.
This rookie nurse hit the ground running after NYC's coronavirus outbreak
“I’d only been off orientation for one month,” says nurse Mindy Lugo.