Takeaways from the 2026 State of NYC Women Conference with Women Creating Change

In early October, over 350 community leaders, advocates, policymakers, and New Yorkers gathered for the State of NYC Women Conference.Hosted for the second year by Women Creating Change, the event is designed to turn women's lived experiences into policy solutions. On the eve of the midterm electio…

University Settlement On What It Means To Be Named One Of Newsweek's Best Mid-Size Workplaces

Founded 140 years ago by trailblazing reformers on the Lower East Side, University Settlement was the very first settlement house in the Americas. Today, it partners with over 40,000 neighbors across 30+ locations in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn to deliver innovative, vital social services. Our gue…

GOUGED: The End of a Fair Price and What That Means for Your Wallet

Not only are we paying more for things these days, new algorithmic tools are quickly changing how companies set prices. The result: Consumers are squeezed, and corporations are doing better than ever. GOUGED: The End of a Fair Price and What That Means for Your Wallet, is the new book by Lindsay Ow…

Brooklyn Community Services on the AI Moratorium on NYC Public Schools

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels recently announced an AI moratorium in NYC Public Schools for children in 2K through 8th grade. What does that mean for students, and could the decision exacerbate the digital divide? My guest is Archana Jayaram, Chief Executive officer of B…

Ahead of the NYC Race For The Cure, A Breast Cancer Survivor Tells Her Story of Being Diagnosed While Pregnant

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, survivor Jenna Tomasiewicz tells her story of being diagnosed and beginning breast cancer treatment while pregnant. The Susan G. Komen Greater NYC Race for the Cure is Saturday, October 24, this year walking together across the Brooklyn Bridge. Susan G. Komen is t…

THE MIDLIFE PLOT TWIST: How to Reboot Your Life Without Burning It Down

THE MIDLIFE PLOT TWIST: How to Reboot Your Life Without Burning It Down (Even If You Really Want to) by Lindsay Goldwert & Gabrielle Moss is a humorous and practical guide rejecting the outdated cliché of the midlife crisis, instead offering a fresh, empowering vision for any woman in her 40s or 50…

Lupus Research Alliance's Walk With Us To Cure Lupus on October 24, 2026

An estimated five million people worldwide live with lupus, a disease that, until recently, lacked any specialized treatments. Today, several targeted therapies exist—thanks in large part to the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA), the world’s largest private funder of lupus research. Joining us to discu…

Previewing L'Alliance's Crossing The Line Festival, now through December 20, 2026

For 125 years, L’Alliance has represented the spirit of France in New York City: Founded in 1898, the independent non-profit celebrates the diversity of francophone cultures and creativity through French programs and workshops for all ages and levels. L’Alliance Artistic Director Violaine Huisman p…

All You Need to Know About The 2026 General Election with NYC VOTES

On General Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, New York City voters will be make choices for Governor, Congressional Representatives, City Council Members and numerous other offices and five ballot proposals. Olivia Brady, from NYC Votes, an initiative of the New York City Campaign Finance Board, ha…

LEADING THROUGH CHAOS: A Security and Intelligence Expert on Leadership and Public Safety in NYC

My guest is Sal Lifrieri, a nationally recognized security, intelligence, and crisis management expert, and president and founder of Protective Countermeasures Inc. (PCC Secure). His book Leading Through Chaos: What Decades in Intelligence, Crisis, and Chaos Taught Me About Leadership draws from a …