Local Voices

On the eve of Haitian Independence Day, Ms. Romain's podcast highlights one of Africa's most ancient and enduring spiritual arts: Vodou

The Parks Opportunity Program that is Supposed to Change Lives

...maybe a little less crazy, after all these years...

For people who are over 50 and living with chronic health conditions, flu vaccination should be a priority.

This article is based on an interview with Dr. Shimon Waronker, Ed.D for Operation Survival's Prevention101 series. Children and adults define success in school differently.

Volunteers met at Brooklyn College to pack 10,000 rice and beans meals to stock pantries in the Bahamas

By Maggie White, a CYA Blogger Question: If you could live in any climate, would you choose one that is typically warm all-year-long or one that has a variety of seasons? If you're like me, you enjoy experiencing the exhilarating beauty of white land

Community health centers have been a cornerstone of health care for many Americans, serving 29 million people nationwide

Lessons in late-night kindness

Studies show that the best indicator for whether or not a child will be targeted is not necessarily physical, but rather how they react to teasing