Discussing the subject of beauty with my three elementary-school-age daughters has always been a challenge. Despite my constant reminders that looks aren’t everything and that their character matters more, they remain skeptical. However, a year ago, while eavesdropping on my 9 and 6-year-old daughters, I overheard a conversation that shook me to my core. While …
The belated and inadequate response to the wildfire smoke in New York City is a reminder of the need to be better prepared for such events. Despite warnings, the city failed to provide clear guidance or access to resources in a timely manner. Vulnerable New Yorkers were left to manage on their own while public …
Politicians have a range of options when responding to public protesters, but physically tussling with them or taunting them with childish gestures is certainly not advisable. Unfortunately, this is precisely what a group of Israeli politicians did during their visit to New York City last week. Right-wing lawmaker Simcha Rothman was accosted by a group …