Neighborhood Know-It-All: Zombie Apocalypse, Youth Crime, Weingarten Praises WP Schools

1.) Survive a Zombie Apocalypse with Tips from the CDC

While The Huffington Post has come up with 21 reasons why the world isn’t going to end tomorrow, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is erring on the side of caution by offering guidelines on how to survive a zombie apocalypse.

To survive a zombie take-over you need an emergency kit with: water; food; medications; duct tape; battery powered radio; utility knife; sanitation items; clothing and bedding;  important documents and a first-aid kit. Then put together an emergency plan for your family.

According to the CDC, if a zombie infestation did spread—it would be ready to conduct an investigation of the disease outbreak and offer information on how to prevent the spread of zombies. Read their guide here.

2.) Randi Weingarten Praises White Plains Schools

The New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) featured American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten and her visit to two White Plains schools. Weingarten praised White Plains schools on her “Making a Difference Every Day,” tour. Click here to learn more about her visit.

3.) Youth and Crime

The Journal News reported that three city teens were arrested for a string of car break-ins, read more in their story. They also reported that a 20-year-old looking man robbed a Berkley College student while walking from class on Church Street, toward Rockledge Avenue around 9 p.m., read the full story here.

4.) Stop Telemarketers From Calling Your Cell Phone

Are you being harassed by calls from telemarketers, which you are paying for? End the madness now! Register your number on the National Do Not Call Registry by visiting donotcall.gov.

5.) Avon Strengthen Local Women, Minus the Makeup

The Avon Foundation for Woman gave 18 ladies from the Samaritan House Women’s Shelter a sense of empowerment at the “Women of Strength Day,” held at Grace Church on May 14. The women engaged in team building and trust activities run by New York City Outward Bound.

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