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The last few years have changed us all. A global pandemic, economic instability, and fragile mental health reshaped our world, leaving no life untouched. We emerged from those uncertain times with scars—some visible, others buried deep—and many of us faced profound losses: loved ones, livelihoods, the sense of stability we once took for granted.

Every year, I am reminded of this moment—standing right outside Macy’s in Herald Square at the Thanksgiving Day Parade, surrounded by the magic of it all. I remember looking up at the balloons floating by and seeing the word “Believe” on the Macy’s wall. It’s a timeless reminder that this season—and always—is the time to believe.

Like you, we are concerned about the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and the impact that it is having. We are carefully monitoring its trajectory in New York City with the knowledge that our home area has been one of the hardest hit. You are an extension of our family, and we care about your safety and

The New Year is just a week old and we have all reconvened to our regular lives – returning back to work, school and our everyday activities. The decorations are put away…the holiday cookies eaten…family has gone home from visiting, and we have settled back into normal routines. It’s not just a New Year –

In the current sociopolitical environment, it’s important to remember the strong role that communication plays on effecting change. We are part of a greater entity; we have a responsibility to future generations to maintain an environment open to healthy communication

As America celebrates its 243rd Birthday, one has to reflect on the meaning behind the holiday and everything for which it stands. As 13 colonies, we stood together as one unit to fight against our parent country. We stood. Together. Fighting for independence and freedom – building our relationship as a separate Union. The 13

Communication. It’s really not just about what is spoken and heard. It’s about what we see, what we learn and the experiences that we have. Each individual variable – speech, hearing, cognition, vision, etc – adds to overall communication and helps to convey something: A message. A thought. An issue. An experience. An event. An

One of our patients lost a hearing aid last week. It happens. He is covered under his loss warranty – so he can get a replacement, but not without paying a deductible. Regardless Someone found his hearing aid – and returned it to a hearing aid dispenser nearby. The hearing aid dispenser called the hearing

We all recall our coming-of-age crushes: the poster girl or boy who was our dream partner, who we fantasized about. Better yet were the icon super couple of the moment. Their love, devotion, and sometimes even the related drama, was the inspiration for which teenage girls strived in a relationship. In the 80s there was

It’s snowing in the NYC area – one of the last snows we will experience in the winter of 2018-2019. If you stand back, you can enjoy the beauty of the day and the season. Of course, we can make the most out of our experience and give attention to our hearing health too. Here