Brooklyn's Grammy-Winning Music Therapist

March 11, 2020|Maddie Bristowe
Brooklyn resident Jonathan Samson is the first board-certified music therapist in history to receive a Grammy for Best...

Strike a Chord: 'Unlonelying' The Planet

March 04, 2020|George Bodarky

Even in a city as densely populated as New York, people can be — or at least feel — very alone. And the fact of the matter...

'Fry Bread' Celebrates Native Heritage

February 26, 2020|George Bodarky

A favorite family recipe has the power to pass love and culture down through generations. Our guest on this week's...

In Conversation: Author-Cartoonist Bob Eckstein

February 19, 2020|George Bodarky

Our guest this week, Bob Eckstein, is an award-winning writer, illustrator, and cartoonist. Eckstein has had his cartoons...

New Life for Obsolete Religious Buildings

February 05, 2020|George Bodarky
The repurposing of houses of worship has become a trend across the United States. As congregations face dwindling numbers...

Ending the AIDS Epidemic in NY

January 30, 2020|George Bodarky

It’s estimated that 1.1 million people in the United States are living with HIV. New York State is aiming to be the first...

The Rethinking of Foster Care

January 22, 2020|George Bodarky
Big changes are taking place in the U.S. to keep at-risk kids out of residential treatment centers and safely with their...

'Culturally Responsive' Education in NYC Schools

January 15, 2020|George Bodarky
New York City is among a growing number of places working to develop a more inclusive curriculum in schools. That involves...

Unlocking the Mysteries of Rare Newborn Diseases

January 08, 2020|George Bodarky

It’s estimated that between 25 and 30 million Americans live with a rare disease. In the United States, a rare disease is...

Countdown to the Count

January 01, 2020|George Bodarky
New York City has a lot at stake in 2020. The Census is coming, and if residents aren’t properly counted, the Big Apple...