Local Voices

By Vanessa Penberg It is important that the voices of people of all backgrounds and ethnicities are amplified and that they see themselves represented equitably across all disciplines and media.

By Alice Clarke Attention problems are becoming increasingly common among students. Statistics show that 6.4 million children aged four to 17 in the US are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

By Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership Plans were filed with the NYC Department of Buildings last week to erect a new six-story building on Myrtle Avenue in Fort Greene.

The By My Side Birth Support program recently celebrated its 500th birth. This celebratory spot was held by Lisa Johnson, a bouncing bundle of joy, weighing in at a loving 6 pounds.

Top Of The Mornin' and Happy St. Patrick's Day. Painting By Harriet Faith.

We are fast approaching the end of the first quarter, 2017. It is a good time for employees to begin to assess how their individual business goals measure-up to their department's or company's goals thus far.

Photo: homelessshelterdirectory.org By Dr. Herminia Palacio, Deputy Mayor for Health and Social Services As a doctor, I learned to be relentless when treating my patients.

Read with, rather than to, your children.

Snowstorms are a very particular occurrence for New Yorkers, because we never think the most recent snowstorm can stand up to some other, mythical snowstorm that struck New York City years ago.

By Audrey Throne You are probably here because of an unwanted pregnancy. Perhaps the circumstances surrounding your pregnancy are not very pleasant. Maybe you haven't told your partner or family because you feel they may not support you.