Local Voices

To Give Or Not to Give

Challenges I face in my encounters with the homeless on the streets of New York

Aug 8, 2019 4:39 PM Read more >

Should I Refuse to Let the School Evaluate My Child?

A learning disability is seen as a stigma by many parents; the reality, is that each child is different with his or her own special needs.

Aug 5, 2019 3:29 PM Read more >

How a Brooklyn Altar Boy Discovered His Passion for Mid-19th Century Persia

Crown Heights opened my eyes for human diversity, and my book Persian Passion is evidence of my coming of age as a world citizen

Aug 2, 2019 5:38 PM Read more >

Eight Ways to Be a More Sustainable Citizen

Check out these easy ideas that will help you become a bit kinder to our dear friend Earth.

Jul 23, 2019 5:35 PM Read more >

P-TECH Brooklyn -- Class Act 2019

The 2019 P-TECH graduates are a class act, indeed, and they celebrated their academic achievements with moving speeches, performances and tributes

Jul 22, 2019 12:37 PM Read more >

How Your Fashion Choices Can Help Save the World

Changing your fashion choices could have more of an impact than changing your eating or travel habits.

Jul 18, 2019 4:01 PM Read more >

Should I Confront My Teenager Over Suspicions He Is Using Drugs?

Do not panic, but do not immediately speak to the teenager about the situation.

Jul 17, 2019 12:46 AM Read more >

What Are the Effects of Bullying? Is It Really that Bad?

Bullying is worse than ever and deadly!

Jul 11, 2019 4:01 PM Read more >

Trump in My Taxi

How the uneasiness about the state of our union expresses itself in unlikely places and ways

Jul 9, 2019 3:42 PM Read more >

Does the Legalization of Marijuana Make It Safe?

Open, honest communication is the best way to prepare children to make informed decisions and to handle a situation when they are exposed to potentially harmful substances.

Jul 1, 2019 1:42 PM Read more >