Today the trifecta for the politically correct crowd is female, Muslim and of color. more

While lists of self-help books keep growing with a never-ending list of self-help books, even as rates of depression and suicide continue to grow, we need to stop and ask ourselves about this discrepancy. more

Concepts of Independence was founded in 1977 and spearheaded the first rollout of consumer-directed personal assistance in 1980. In 1995, the Human Resources Administration of New York City became an integral part of implementing CDPA on the local level. Why did it take more than a decade for HRA to acknowledge the existence of CDPA? more

My late father used to say about under-achievers: “Everyone wants to play with the giants.” more

George Diaz Jr.’s chances of becoming this area’s next Assemblyman are about as great as Donald Trump jumping to the Democratic Party. Not just because Jeffrey Dinowitz is so entrenched as a longtime politician with no term limits, but because a real threat to Dinowitz would have to come, more or less, from Riverdale. more

If you would have told New Yorkers seven years ago that the jails on Rikers Island would be closing, they would have not believed you. more

“Support a peace that affirms the safety and rights of both Palestinians and Israelis.” more

I am writing to request assistance in preserving the North Bronx childhood home of Adelina Patti, the most famous 19th century singer. Modern day diva Patti Lupone is her great-grand niece. more

I’ve noticed lately that there’s a lot more litter on our streets and sidewalks. The litter baskets along the Johnson Avenue commercial area have been full to overflowing with a lot of household trash. more

New York’s tenant protection laws expire June 15. My colleagues and I are faced with a huge opportunity to reshape how our laws protect the basic human right of housing. more