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#MannyFitTip: Modified Push-ups!

Personal Trainer, Cassandra German, demonstrates the Manny Fit Tip of the week – Modified Push Ups. This is a great way to strengthen your upper body as it works your chest, shoulders and triceps. Through practice & proper technique, you will build enough strength to do full push ups on…...

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CEO Alan van Capelle featured in the Lo-Down

New Ed Alliance President Emphasizes Community featured in The Lo-Down NY, July 8, 2014 The Lo-Down NY sits down with new Educational Alliance president, Alan van Capelle, to discuss his new position and future plans for the Lower East Side community....

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#MannyFitTip: Medicine Ball Squats

Personal Trainer: Ricardo Thomas recommends Squats with medicine ball swings to not only engage your core but work your entire lower body and shoulders! To perform this exercise, follow these simple steps: Step 1: position yourself with feet wider than shoulder width apart and toes pointed outwards. Step 2. Go…...

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Feed Me A Story

Three member of the Weinberg Center for Balanced Living are featured in Feed Me A Story.  Learn how to make Mendy’s Cauliflower Latkes or Sheyn Vi Di Levone. Read Diana’s Macaroni with Meatballs & Sausage recipe or take a shot at Ludy’s Pasteles.  ...

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Photos: Newsies at the Manny Cantor Center

Photos: Newsies at the Manny Cantor Center featured in The Lo-Down NY, June 9, 2014 Cast members of the Broadway production of Newsies came to the Lower East Side last week to work with kids in local Boys and Girls Club programs. The “Cast Experience” session was held at the…...

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