Mar. 27, 2024 By Winette Saunders & Jacqueline Martin If you’ve had a baby yourself, or are close to someone who has, you know that many new and expecting mothers and birthing people spend a lot of time preparing to make sure their newborn has everything they need. There are so many new items you…
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Mar. 26, 2024 By Ben Lowe
As a Prospect Heights dad and advocate for green space, I was disappointed that a recent op-ed submitted to Brooklyn Paper omits and distorts key facts about the skateboard arena proposed for Mount Prospect Park.
Mar. 21, 2024 By Michael Matos As a military veteran from Bay Ridge who served in the U.S Coast Guard as a Maritime First Responder, I’ve witnessed firsthand the sacrifices made to protect the democratic principles that define our nation. One crucial aspect of preserving our democracy is ensuring fair and accessible elections. In this digital age, the shift toward electronic absentee voting is not just a technological advancement but a vital step in strengthening the democratic process. As veterans, we understand the value of modernizing our electoral system to uphold the very principles we’ve sworn to defend. That’s why…
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Mar. 20, 2024 By Emrys Berkower
New York City’s outdoor spaces are a big part of why people like my family and I love to live here.
Mar. 5, 2024 By Khari Edwards
As a native Brooklynite, I know firsthand the gem Downstate Hospital has been to our community. Over the years we have seen so many of our local healthcare facilities forced to operate over capacity and underfunded, but SUNY Downstate was always different, or so we thought.
Mar. 1, 2024 By Elena Okhotnikova Nearly 280,000 New Yorkers rely on a Managed Long Term Care plan for their care. Many of these members are among the state’s most at-risk residents, with multiple health conditions that require coordination of numerous services. This includes both physical health and home health care, long-term services and supports,…
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Feb. 19, 2024 By Allan Rosen
According to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, its goal for the Bus Network Redesign is “to meet customers’ priorities of more reliable service, faster travel, better connections, and ease of use.”
Feb. 16, 2024 By Danny Harris
It’s happened to all of us.
Feb. 15, 2024 By Walter T. Mosley In today’s ever expanding digital era where social media is utilized by nearly all of our youth, parents and caregivers are struggling to keep up with the content their children are consuming. This frustration is typically directed at the platforms themselves – New York City even went as…
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Feb. 12, 2024 Coney Islanders Against A Casino
This op-ed was written by Edwin Cosme, Mathylde Frontus, Angela Kravtchenko, Linda Harrison, Yelena Makhnin, Yvonne Mayo, Orlando Mendez, Astrudge McLean, Sharaya Means, Michael Quinn, Ronald Stewart, Erica Turner, Ann Valdez and Sophia Williams