Local Voices

Op-Ed: A bill currently being debated in Albany would enrich big box stores and their owners at the expense of local workers and small businesses.

Op-Ed: Focusing on college goes beyond simply meeting academic requirements; it encompasses emotional support, mentorship and exposure to a wealth of opportunities.

Op-Ed: March is nutrition month. Having a healthy relationship with food can prevent illness and enhance longevity.

Op-Ed: Daylight savings affects the sleep of many Americans. Did you know that poor sleep can lead to the increased likelihood of heart disease, high blood pressure and many other illnesses?

Op-Ed: To enhance transparency, streamlining Freedom of Information Law procedures, improving data accessibility, strengthening campaign finance disclosures and promoting civic engagement are crucial for citizens to better understand how our government operates.

Op-Ed: Older residents need a more flexible, if not earlier, time to set out their trash for safety reasons.

Op-Ed: The best way to protect yourself and others is regular hand washing with soap and water, as hand sanitizer does not kill norovirus.

Op-Ed: Diet, exercise and stopping smoking will save many lives, especially in Brooklyn’s minority communities.

Op-Ed: Let New York’s leadership know that the LGBTQ community faces devastation and we are on the precipice of ruin with Donald Trump as president.

Op-Ed: The New York State Legislature's passage of the 9/11 Notice Act offers a beacon of hope to Brooklyn residents who suffer from illnesses associated with toxic exposure.