It was Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” where we first heard the famous quote, “methinks the lady doth protest too much.” more

The Riverdale Press has gotten it exactly right: “We could (justly) pair our support of the homeless with a vote of no confidence for the proposed shelter” at 6661 Broadway. more

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us in some way or form, and most likely in a negative way. As miraculously effective as the vaccine development and rollout has been, gaps are still negatively affecting everyone’s health. more

This is an open letter to Elon Musk, who recently made an announcement declaring he would spend 6 billion of his own dollars if someone were to hand him a plan to end world hunger. more

It’s been my distinct honor to represent the 16th Congressional District — a beautiful and diverse community which includes Riverdale — since I was elected to Congress nearly a year ago. more

Riverdale has always been a community rooted in love, acceptance, and inclusivity. Our neighborhood’s devotion to lending a helping hand and advocating for those often overlooked is one of the reasons why we are so proud to represent Riverdale. more

As a physician for 54 years, my career is just about the same age as Medicare. When I was in practice, I appreciated that it always paid me promptly, in contrast to corporate insurance companies, which tried very hard not to pay me what was promised. Now retired, I worry about the ongoing attempts to further privatize this popular and effective public program. more

An often-ignored aspect of Trumpism is the runaway consumer culture that underlies Trump’s philosophy and those of his enraged followers. more

As a candidate for city council, and now as a councilman, I often tell people “your voice will be heard at City Hall.” more

During my tenure in the Assembly representing our community, the landscape for housing rights has changed dramatically — especially over the past two years. more