Mayor Eric Adams highlights the critical role of human services workers in his journey from childhood poverty to city leadership. He announces a $741 million investment to provide fair wages for over 80,000 nonprofit employees, emphasizing the importance of valuing those who serve New York residents. This investment, part of a broader effort to support working-class New Yorkers, aims to build equity and attract top talent to the nonprofit sector. more

The City of Yes for Housing Opportunity initiative will not benefit the people of New York and should be voted down. more

To the editor: (re: “If a tree falls at Visitation site, will anyone be around to save it?” July 13) Not all that many years ago, a combination apartment building and medical facility was constructed on West 231st Street and Corlear Avenue. A huge sycamore tree was thought to be in the way, and talk of chopping it down went through the neighborhood. more

Highlighting the importance of patient safety in healthcare, this article emphasizes the significance of National Patient Safety Awareness Week and the role of holistic care approaches in ensuring patient well-being. Through real-life examples, it showcases how small interventions can lead to significant improvements in patients' lives. The article underscores the collaborative effort needed from healthcare professionals, patients, and their families to prioritize safety. more

Why does ignorance about the history of Palestine and Israel still persist? I think because people like Anita Dutt and her cohorts either just don’t know it, or then pretend ignorance, and distort the truth in order to advance their own agenda. more

To the editor: In recent weeks, two outlets have published almost identical articles about the enormous profits Maximus Corp., has earned by removing people from Medicaid. The Lever story … more

The food insecurity problem in the Bronx and greater Riverdale continues to grow as evidenced by the latest Homeless Outreach Population Estimate. It found the borough has 222 unsheltered homeless individuals. more

The most important issue that comes even before our unsecured borders is preserving the U.S. Constitution, and the rights written by our Founding Fathers for every American citizen. more

To the editor: The purpose of affirmative action in the United States was to create government programs to overcome the effects of past societal discrimination by allocating jobs and resources to members of specific groups, such as minorities and women.  more

Forget scary movies or the end of the world — what scares almost all of us the most, by far, is getting a voicemail from a family member, telling you to call back right away because “it’s important.” more