Local Voices

Op-Ed: By passing the Equal Rights Amendment in New York, we send a clear message to the rest of the country: we believe in human rights, and we reject any attempt to criminalize people for expressing their identity or accessing health care.

The Clinton-Hill resident transitioned on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.

Op-Ed: There is nothing worse than seeing a need and not being able to do something about it.

Op-Ed: One member of Brooklyn's Community Board 7 believes the housing project proposed on the site of Arrow Linen can be reimagined so it is affordable for people making under $45,000 a year.

Op-Ed: After-school programs are more than just a place for children to go after school—they are critical in shaping their futures, providing them with the structure, safety and opportunities they need to thrive.

Past members of the Vanguard, Brooklyn College’s student newspaper, leave a lasting legacy on and off campus.

Many Windsor Terrace and Greenwood Heights residents want housing, but not high-rise buildings.

Why has the councilman stayed silent with some Bay Ridge residents openly support Hamas?

Op-Ed: There are enough stressors in the world. Why does climate change have to be one, too?

Op-Ed: We need more investment from stakeholders who believe in the importance of tech education and digital equity.