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First Friends advocates for the end of arbitrary, mass detention of immigrants, and provides support to those without friends or family nearby. Rosa Santana, Detainee Visitation Program Coordinator for First Friends and Helen Donaldson, a First Friends volunteer, offer details on the detention program and the experience for those held in local detention centers. firstfriendsnjny.org

For THE STARS IN OUR EYES: The Famous, The Infamous, and Why We Care Way Too Much About Them, author Julie Klam looks at fame from both an insiders and outsiders perspective, and explores what it reveals about ourselves.

We discuss bone health, as journalist Meredith Vieira shares her mother's experience with osteoporosis, and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Susan Bukata explains signs and symptoms of the disease. bonenews.com

Materials for the Arts redirects millions of pounds of industrial waste headed to landfills into the hands of artists and students. Executive Director Harriet Taub details NYC's pioneering program of creative reuse. Materialsforthearts.org

Thrive, in Mineola, is one of Long Island's first Addiction Recovery Centers. CEO Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds discusses the challenges of finding treatment and safe havens on Long Island. familyandchildrens.org

Daniel McGinn, senior editor at Harvard Business Review, is the author of PSYCHED UP: The science behind mental preparation and how it can help us succeed.

We discuss the evolution of The Alliance for Positive Change, helping New Yorkers with HIV and other chronic health conditions get medical care for nearly 30 years. alliance.nyc.

THE DIABETES RESET by Dr. George King has practical strategies to improve your health, based on research conducted by Joslin Diabetes Center. joslin.org

Washington Post reporter Souad Mekhennet, author of the book I WAS TOLD TO COME ALONE: My JOURNEY BEHIND THE LINES OF JIHAD, offers a unique perspective on radicalism.

The Workmens Circle serves up the Taste of Jewish Culture Street Festival on June 18, with the team from Emma's Torch, which helps settle new arrivals to the U.S. circle.org, and emmastorch.org.

Footsteps Executive Director Lani Santo explains how this non-profit helps Jewish men and women as they attempt to transition out of the Ultra-Orthodox community. Footstepsorg.org

THE GOOD SLEEPER: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO SLEEP FOR YOUR BABY (& YOU) with Dr. Janet Kennedy, the founder of NYC Sleep Doctor. nycsleepdoctor.com

A backstage pass to Queens Theater and a preview of "The Miracle Worker", onstage May 12-21, with Executive Director Taryn Sacramone. QueensTheater.org

THE NEW ALLERGY SOLUTION: Supercharge Resistance, Slash Medication, Stop Suffering by Dr. Clifford Basset of Allergy and Asthma Care of New York. allergyreliefnyc.com

100 PLANTS TO FEED THE BEES by The Xerces Society has planting tips and facts on why we should protect and pay attention to butterflies, bees, moths and hummingbirds in our own environment. xerces.org

Tips and advice for coping with political stress from NYC clincial psychologist Dr. Jephtha Tausig-Edwards. Drjeph.com

Chris Soucy, Exec. Dir. of The Raptor Trust in NJ talks about caring for birds in our area, and sharing the world with raptors. Theraptortrust.org

EVERY BODY YOGA: LET GO OF THE FEAR, GET ON THE MAT, LOVE YOUR BODY by Jessamyn Stanley is a memoir, Q&A and yoga manual for everyone.

Answers to legal questions from lawyer Lisa Green, author of ON YOUR CASE: A Comprehensive, Compassionate (and Only Slightly Bossy) Legal Guide for Every Stage of a Womans Life

Interschool Orchestras Executive Director Karen Geer details their unique program and previews their upcoming Carnegie Hall Concert on May 11th. isorch.org