In the past month, we have seen an unprecedented loss of human life. First, there was the brutal attack on Israeli civilians and foreign nationals by the terrorist organization Hamas. Communities across the world are experiencing profound grief and fear. Here in the Bronx, I want you to know that I am with you as our community navigates deep sorrow and uncertainty. I am doing everything in my power as a state senator to provide comfort, support, and to ensure New Yorkers can feel safe. more

My father had just one family member who survived after being deported to Auschwitz. more

As we receive our yearly bombardment of aggressive, deceptive marketing from Medicare Advantage providers, we write with an urgent request that all your readers contact President Biden and our members of Congress (senators and representatives) to protect Medicare from privatization.  more

The rally held Sunday, Oct. 8 by the Democratic Socialists of America, right after the abominable attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, is inexcusable. more

Shortly after 6:30 a.m., on Saturday, October 7 my wife and I were awakened as my son Mark barged into the bedroom in which we slept in his Jerusalem home. more

It has been almost a year since the Northwest Bronx entrusted me with representing the new 33rd Senate District and the responsibility of advocating in the best interest of our community. I want to let you know how my team and I have been working to address various issues impacting our community during this trying year, including evaluating recently proposed community developments. more

During the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, I had the privilege of hosting and honoring Dr. Clarence Jones, who co-wrote Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.  more

(re: “Why can’t we all just be nicer to each other?” July 20) I swore I would not write about antisemitism in these pages again, but when my elected representative, Jeffrey Dinowitz — whom I voted for — essentially calls me “tantamount” to being an antisemite, I need to break my vow.  more

As a real estate agent active in the Bronx for the past eight years, I’ve been proud to help residents find their next apartment here. I also know firsthand the increasing challenges of finding a quality, affordable apartment amid a lack of housing supply. more

Ever since my daughter-in-law told me that I have failed as a grandparent because I don’t love my grandchildren unconditionally, I feel my hackles rising whenever people talk about unconditional love as if it is not only unquestionably real, but is also a crucial component in the relationship of a parent and child, and in one’s relationship with a lover or spouse, and thus is something that we all should try to attain. more