Jul. 8, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Two new elevators opened at the Bay Ridge-95th Street subway station, on July 8, making it accessible for all commuters for the first time. “This is a crucial connection in Bay Ridge,” said Quemuel Arroyo, the MTA’s chief accessibility officer. “It hasn’t always been easy for me to…
Jan. 31, 2025 By Megan McGibney After 24 years as a special education teacher, Abraham Freud was struggling to do his job. In 2021, Freud began experiencing back problems and was later diagnosed with severe scoliosis, kyphosis, degenerative disc disease, and other conditions. The health issues made it challenging for him to work with…