Voices Stories by Peter McDermott
Irish teacher brings her immigrant experience to NYC public schools
Pauline O'Brien. (Photo: Peter McDermott)
Sometimes a book can change a life. One did for Pauline O'Brien. more>
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Let freedom ring
VIDEO :: Interfaith leaders met at a Muslim Center in Jamaica, Queens on Friday to express support for the controversial proposed mosque near the World Trade Center site. NY1 reports. more>
VideoEast Harlem offers language and history lessons
The author reflects on how New York City has always been a land of many different languages against a national backdrop of intolerance for differences. more>
Like it or not, NH primary is crucial
The author looks at the history of the New Hampshire primary to emphasize why it has helped shape the voters' support for given candidates. more>
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with the Irish Che Guevara
Forty years ago this week, Che Guevara returned to his Irish – yes, Irish – roots. His legacy and impact in both Latin America and in Europe is being revisited on this unlikely anniversary. more>