Health care activist Nina Schwalbe, who is running for Congress in the NY-12 district, warns that federal cutbacks under the second Trump Administration leave us ill-prepared for the next health emergency. ( Photo: Courtesy Nina Schwalbe campaign) Our Public Health System has Been Severely Compromised under Trump The New York City Health Department posted a message on its website this week about the Ebola outbreak spreading across the... Voices 13 Jun 2026 | 12:15
Longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley was fired one day after lacing into CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss and the program’s new executive producer, former NYTimes tech writer, Nick Bilton. ( Photo: Anders Krusberg/ Peabody Awards) Turmoil at CBS and 60 Minutes; Pelley Fired after Lacing into Bosses Many years ago, I worked for CBS—well, its local affiliate in Los Angeles. Even for an entity far from New York’s broadcasting... Voices 05 Jun 2026 | 01:16
Knicks fans are hoping that the mid-season winning of the NBA Cup is a precursor to the team nailing down its first NBA Championship since 1973. ( Photo: YouTube) Five Reasons Why the Knicks Will Win Their Third Championship Yes, 7 ft 4 in San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is the best player in the NBA. He brings the ball up court. He... Voices 01 Jun 2026 | 04:46
The three daughters of Vincent Danz were young when their dad was killed on 9/11. Abigail was not quite a year old, oldest daughter Winnie was 9 years old and middle daughter Emily was 6 years old. All three were on deck for the commissioning. ( Photo: Marco A. Gutierrez Rosales/U.S. Coast Guard) Vincent Danz Remembered: U.S. Coast Guard Names Ship for 9/11 Hero Has it really been nearly 25 years? Vincent Danz was a United States Marine, a U.S. Coast Guard Reservist and, on the day... Voices 07 Jun 2026 | 03:11
Despite the recent push, the advocacy group Beyond Plastics said that only six percent of all plastics get recycled. The rest ends up in landfills or incinerators. ( Photo: Reinhold Moeller Emell) Most Plastics Still End Up in Landfills A recent (and stunning) report by Beyond Plastics highlights how Starbucks launched a recycling program with Waste Management... Voices 28 May 2026 | 01:04
A Randall’s Island master plan with a New York Jets stadium ( Photo: GGA Architecture) Let’s Build an NFL Stadium on Randall’s Island for the Jets Friends, family, and football teams—we’ve all seen them flee New York for New Jersey. We smile politely as they whine about... Voices 22 May 2026 | 11:57
Laura Dunn is one of eight candidates still in the race in the democratic primary for Congress in the NY’s 12th Congressional distgrict. ( Photo: Lauradunnforcongress) Why New Yorkers Should Care About the Return of Jim Crow Politics in the South There are moments in American history that generations look back on with disbelief and shame. Jim Crow is one of them. For... Voices 22 May 2026 | 03:32
Legendary Yankees radio broadcaster, who passed on May 4, prided himself on calling every game. At one point, he had called 5,060 consecutive games. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons) John Sterling Brought Fun to Every Game He Called for Yankees Even when legendary Yankee broadcaster John Sterling had passed, the team still played a prerecorded broadcast of his classic... Voices 09 May 2026 | 01:27
Early Voting Starts June 13 in Tense CD 12 Congressional Race A big union endorsement for Bores - In the highly competitive primary race for Jerry Nadler’s congressional seat for New... Voices 12 May 2026 | 09:13
Madison Square Garden is ready for the Knicks 2026 playoff campaign. The New York State Gaming Commission wants to make sure only the authorized user of sports betting sites uses it and is pushing to add a biometric date requirement. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly) Debate Heats up over Push to Require Biometric Data on Sports Bet Sites New York has the most successful regulated online sports betting market in the country. This industry now generates over... Voices 04 May 2026 | 09:39
The veteran editor had a knack for reinventing himself. In his storied career he served as editor of Money magazine, editor of George magazine in the 18 months after JFK Jr. perished and a health care detective as he himself battled health issues. ( Photo: Linkedin) Remembering Frank Lalli, Editor & Journalist Frank Lalli, who passed away on April 27 at age 83, impacted so many journalists’ lives–including my own. When he moved from... Voices 29 Apr 2026 | 04:45
Photo at West Side Democrats Annual Gala at Arte Care. From left: Council member Gale Brewer, Assedmbly member Linda B. Rosenthal, Jerry Nadler, WSD Prez Christine Annechino, NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. ( Photo/West Side Dems) Jerry Nadler Starts Farewell Tour, Feted at Cafe Arte For the past 50 odd years, there’s really no west side story without Jerry Nadler. As a community activist, Democrat Party... Voices 27 Apr 2026 | 11:58
E-bikers freqently disregard traffic signs. One resident of Chinatown, Priscilla Loke was killed when she was hit by an e-biker, inspiring efforts to make all e-bikes subject to registration. ( Photo: Brian Berger) More Protection Needed for Pedestrians Beyond Priscilla’s Law Dear Letters Editor: As a New York City resident and an avid walker through neighborhoods like Chelsea, walking the streets... Voices 08 May 2026 | 07:04
A Waymo robotaxi at Broadway and Walker Street, March 2026. ( Photo: Nick Garber X) Robotaxis Are Ready; New York City Isn’t During my last two years of high school in San Francisco, driverless cars—or “robotaxis,” or autonomous vehicles, call them... Voices 19 Apr 2026 | 08:34
Yakov Keiserman wants the City Council to pass a bill to guarantee food delivery is available to older adults seven days a week, 365 days a year. ( Photo: Encore Community Serivces) City Council Must Pass Bill to Ensure Home-Delivered Meals for Older Adults I used to see him in the hallway of our apartment building from time to time. He lived alone after his wife passed, just... Voices 03 Apr 2026 | 12:39
