Local Voices

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 >

My Child Is Being Bullied and No One Cares!

Parents whose child is being bullied often feel the school is not doing enough to stop it -- but it's not that simple.

Jun 20, 2019 3:41 PM Read more >

Misophonia -- And How to Take Mercy on the Noisy World Around Us

What to do when the everyday sounds of this beautiful big city drive you crazy? Sometimes, you just take a moment.

Jun 12, 2019 3:28 PM Read more >

Why Are So Many Teens Self-Medicating Today?

Social pressure, school drama and the constant exposure to television, movies and social media are heightening anxiety levels among teenagers.

May 29, 2019 4:06 PM Read more >