Local Voices

Op-Ed: Let's urge our leaders to pass the New York Health Act, a crucial piece of legislation that would guarantee comprehensive, universal healthcare for all New Yorkers.

Op-Ed: Every day, I walk into the emergency department of Woodhull Hospital, where I work, and see the face of America’s healthcare crisis. Congress members: don’t make cuts to Medicaid as the program is not a luxury, it's a lifeline.

Op-Ed: We went to Albany to advocate to get the power to shut these illegal smoke shops down

Op-Ed: The Hayes Foundation Prize has been highlighting forward-thinking, high-impact city workers early in their careers. Their ideas have made the city a better place to live, work and raise a family.

Op-Ed: The tax lien sale has disproportionately impacted single family homeowners struggling with affordability, especially in Black and brown neighborhoods. Homeowner Help Desk can help.

Op-Ed: We must put workforce equity at the center of the growth strategy for the city's cannabis industry.

Op-Ed: As we discuss how to revitalize SUNY Downstate University Health Sciences University, we need to address how to reduce the maternal mortality rate for women in Brooklyn.

Op-Ed: A February community meeting highlighted the many ways how the state can improve SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. Lawmakers should listen.

Op-Ed: Learn about healthy care proxies and other life planning documents to determine how you want your health taken care of in an unforeseen emergency.

Op-Ed: April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you notice any sores, ulcers and have difficulty chewing, head to a dentist right away.