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Her long search for herself ends in a Syracuse tragedy: A vet’s life on an ‘identity rollercoaster’
Syracuse VA Medical Center. Photo credit: Greta Stuckey Elisa Rae Shupe’s life was a journey of emotional pain, soul-searching and inspiration from the military women who transitioned before her, she wrote in a 2015 New York Times essay. It began with childhood sexual abuse as a young boy named James, she said. She joined the U.S. Army. Later, she started identifying as a transgender woman and won a historic court case for trans rights. She suffered through mental health cr
Greta Stuckey
Jan 175 min read


The Fentanyl Wall: Crisis not slowing despite efforts
Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal | Photo by Joey Izzo Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal sits down to document yet...
Greta Stuckey
Oct 3, 20245 min read


Enjoy Live Music at These Bars and Restaurants in Westchester
Head to these hotspots to savor mouthwatering food, craft cocktails, and live music throughout Westchester. Billy & Pete's Burger Bar in...
Greta Stuckey
Oct 3, 20244 min read


NY considers loosening rules to allow more midwives to provide reproductive care
State lawmakers are considering whether to allow more midwives to practice in New York, a move supporters say will provide much-needed...
Greta Stuckey
Oct 3, 20243 min read


The dark side of social media and advocates’ efforts to combat it
Concerned parents file hundreds of lawsuits against Meta and TikTok related to harmful content. Photo by Greta Stuckey Content Warning: ...
Greta Stuckey
Oct 3, 20247 min read


TikTok bans #legginglegs after backlash
Experts discuss the implications of online trends that promote body image issues and behaviors associated with eating disorders. Content...
Greta Stuckey
Oct 3, 20244 min read


A Safer Tomorrow
Harm reduction recognizes that substance use is inevitable and saves lives by giving people the resources they need to survive. By Greta...
Greta Stuckey
Jan 15, 20244 min read


Splitting Apart: American Polarization, Part 1
This is part one of a two-part series on polarization in America. This post focuses on Americans’ views on, and roles in, polarization....
Greta Stuckey
Jan 15, 20245 min read


The STEM Alliance Helps Bridge the Gap Between Digital Equity and Literacy
The Mamaroneck organization helps individuals gain access to STEM education and learning opportunities in the region. Westchester...
Greta Stuckey
Jan 15, 20244 min read


Hope Down Every Avenue
In the journey of addiction recovery, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The path to sobriety is evolving as more treatment options...
Greta Stuckey
Jan 15, 20245 min read
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