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Empowering NYC’s Aging Population as Climate Change Heats Up

Empowering NYC’s Aging Population as Climate Change Heats Up

Op-Ed: We have so much to learn from older adults in the age of climate change. It’s time we started listening.
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End SNAP Fraud to Protect New Yorkers And Their Tax Dollars

End SNAP Fraud to Protect New Yorkers And Their Tax Dollars

Op-Ed: We must understand how and why SNAP fraud keeps occurring to prevent further theft.
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Do we Need Exclusive Bus Lanes on Flatbush Avenue?

Do we Need Exclusive Bus Lanes on Flatbush Avenue?

Op-Ed: Before the DOT makes a decision on installing dedicated bus lanes, the effect on surrounding traffic and businesses that rely on car traffic must be considered.
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Mental Health Services Should Be On Site in Vulnerable Housing Communities

Mental Health Services Should Be On Site in Vulnerable Housing Communities

Op-Ed: The interconnectedness of the mental health and housing crises in New York City create devastating consequences for individuals and entire communities.
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City of Yes: A Little More Housing in Every Neighborhood

City of Yes: A Little More Housing in Every Neighborhood

Op-Ed: The only way to solve the housing crisis is to build more.
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Summer Safety Tips From a Brooklyn Emergency Medicine Physician

Summer Safety Tips From a Brooklyn Emergency Medicine Physician

Op-Ed: Summer is a time for fun and relaxation, but it's crucial to prioritize safety to make sure everyone enjoys the season without harm.
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Ditch The Vape For a Smoke-Free Summer

Ditch The Vape For a Smoke-Free Summer

Op-Ed: Instead of smoking or vaping, blow off some steam by riding a bike, taking a swim at a neighborhood pool or simply stop and smell the roses.
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Slavery-Related Racial Reckoning is Not Just a Southern Thing, It's a Brooklyn Thing

Slavery-Related Racial Reckoning is Not Just a Southern Thing, It's a Brooklyn Thing

Op-Ed: America has a greasy history of slavery, racism, stolen land and discrimination, which also happened in Brooklyn.
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From Classroom to Career: STEAM Initiatives Aim to Bridge The Career Gap

From Classroom to Career: STEAM Initiatives Aim to Bridge The Career Gap

Op-Ed: STEAM education creates a pipeline for Back and Latinx students to thrive in the tech industry.
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Lawmakers Must Recognize the Transformative Power of Tech Education for Women Entrepreneurs

Lawmakers Must Recognize the Transformative Power of Tech Education for Women Entrepreneurs

Op-Ed: STEM programs are not just about education, it is about female inspiration and empowerment.
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