City Announces Teen Smoking Rate Lowest On Record Last Year
      Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Frieden and Consumer Affairs Commissioner Jonathan Mintz released new data yesterday from the 2007 New York City Youth Risk Behavior Survey showing that cigarette smoking among New York City teens declined by 20 percent between 2005 and ...
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National Urban League Chief Reflects On Gains Made In 2007
By Marc H. MorialPresident and CEONational Urban League
      With the holiday season over and 2008 upon us, it's time to reflect upon the past year and assess our achievements and setbacks in order to start the New Year anew. Last January, the African American community observed several firsts.
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Postal Service Set To Put Its Stamp(s) On The New Year
By RANDOLPH E. SCHMIDAssociated Press Writer
      A face that will tease you, and please you and perhaps unease you, is coming to the post office this year, it's those Bette Davis eyes. On the 100th anniversary of her birth the great actress will be honored on a commemorative stamp, the 14th in the Legends of Hollywood Series.
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