Hardworking men and women deserve not only job security, but also a paycheck when they need to take time off to care for a loved one.

A strong mentor can help a young woman find and advance in the career of her dreams that otherwise may have seemed impossible.

I have since talked to some of my girlfriends sexual assault and found out that they had their own experiences that they never shared at the time. It was never talked about it. And I think it's because of that normal response - you feel badly, you feel responsible, you feel guilty, you feel like you did something wrong, you feel ashamed.

I realize that for many New Yorkers, this is the first time you've heard my name, and you don't know much about me. Over these next two years you will get to know me, but more importantly, I will get to know you.

There is no greater call to service than that of our brave men and women who serve our country in combat across the globe.

If we expect our children to thrive at our colleges and universities, and succeed in our economy once they graduate - first we must make quality, affordable early childhood education accessible to all.

Hardworking men and women deserve not only job security, but also a paycheck when they need to take time off to care for a loved one.