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Sign The Childcare Bills Into Law, Governor Hochul

Op-Ed: Just about any parent can tell you that our child care system is broken.
Ray Burnett Gish, Owner of Beloved Park Slope Bar Commonwealth, Dies

Ray Burnett Gish, Owner of Beloved Park Slope Bar Commonwealth, Dies

Ray Burnett Gish, the owner of the Commonwealth Bar in Park Slope, died in his sleep on Oct. 31, 2024. He was 59.
Riding on Top of Trains Takes Lives

Riding on Top of Trains Takes Lives

Op-Ed: I want every young person to think about what riding on top of trains really means: the possibility of death.
I am Proud That The Democratic Party Does Not Believe in Election Denial

I am Proud That The Democratic Party Does Not Believe in Election Denial

Op-Ed: Our Democracy is precious and it involves elevating public trust in our system of free and fair elections, not undermining it. 
Haitian Americans: A Legacy of Freedom and Progress

Haitian Americans: A Legacy of Freedom and Progress

Op-Ed: It's imperative that we challenge negative narratives and celebrate the true story of Haitian American contributions.
Why Every Woman Should Get an Annual Mammogram Starting at 40

Why Every Woman Should Get an Annual Mammogram Starting at 40

Op-Ed: Just like putting on your seatbelt, getting an annual mammogram at the appropriate time has no downside and should be routine.
A Doctor’s Guide to a Spooktacular Halloween

A Doctor’s Guide to a Spooktacular Halloween

Op-Ed: All parents and caregivers should be prepared with these simple safety tips this Halloween season.
Breaking The Silence on Breast Cancer

Breaking The Silence on Breast Cancer

Op-Ed: Women today are less likely to die from breast cancer than in previous generations, but we still have a long way to go.
Midwives Looking to The Future

Midwives Looking to The Future

Op-Ed: Embracing midwifery is not just about supporting mothers, it's about fostering healthier communities for generations to come.
Surfing The Silver Tsunami

Surfing The Silver Tsunami

Op-Ed: There are many benefits of aging in place for millions of Baby Boomers.