Restore Fairness
By Alec Pruchnicki One of the possible reasons American politics is so polarized is that supporters of both sides never hear the opinions, arguments, and […]
It’s Not NIMBY, It’s BANANA
By Alec Pruchnicki, MD There has been lots of opposition to various development projects in lower Manhattan over the years, and opponents are often described […]
Vaccines: What to Know
By Alec Pruchnicki, MD There is a lot of information about the COVID vaccines coming out in the media, so let’s sort out what’s false, […]
The Most Dangerous Man Who Ever Lived
By Alec Pruchnicki, MD Mary Trump, the President’s niece, recently described her uncle as the most dangerous man alive. She may have been too kind. […]
Billionaires of the World Unite!
By Alec Pruchnicki, MD “A billion here, a billion there, and before you know it, you’re talking real money.” —Attributed to Senator Everett Dirksen. Former […]
Please America, Not Again
By Alec Pruchnicki MD Definition of Dukakised: loss of a political contest by acting ethically when the opponent is acting unethically or cheating. (see presidential […]
What is a Karen?
By Alec Pruchnicki A new expression or meme has come into the English language. A “Karen” (sometimes described as a “karen” to turn it into […]
Leash Your Dog…Or Else!
By Alec Pruchnicki One way to possibly live to a ripe old age in New York City, a city in which people get killed over […]
Is Trump Guilty of Homicide?
By Alec Pruchnicki Wait! Don’t roll yours eyes and think of this as another rabid anti-Trump rant. Even as a legal layman, I think there […]
This Article Might Save Your Life
By Alec Pruchnicki The dramatic, and sometimes deadly, confrontations between civilians and the police reminded me that growing up in The Bronx we also had […]
The Virus
By Alec Pruchnicki First, the virus came for the Chinese, but I did nothing because I wasn’t Chinese. Then it came for the New Yorkers, […]
Where Have All the White Folks Gone?
By Alec Pruchnicki There are numerous accounts of COVID infecting and killing more people of color (African-Americans and Hispanics) than whites in New York and […]
Research Fights COVID
By Alec Pruchnicki, MD Northwell Health Systems sent out press releases recently, concerning research they are doing to combat COVID. Before I discuss these projects, […]
Problems Getting Your Medications? A Doctor’s View
By Alec Pruchnicki, MD Most people are aware of the continually rising prices for medications. Besides the practices and prices imposed by the pharmaceutical companies, […]
Assisted Living: Not Just for the Wealthy
By Alec Pruchnicki, MD Most people who have been to assisted living facilities (ALFs) are greeted with the sight of an overwhelmingly white, somewhat wealthy […]
The Village Speaks Out on Single Payer Healthcare
By Alec Pruchnicki, MD On Sunday, October 6th, residents of Greenwich Village and much of lower Manhattan had a chance to speak out on the […]
Want Single Payer Healthcare in New York? Speak Up!
By Alec Pruchnicki, MD This isn’t a theoretical question. There is actually a bill in the New York State legislature sponsored by Assemblyman Richard Gottfried […]
Right Wing Graffiti in The Village
The graffiti noted in Action Not “Art” in the September issue of WestView has sparked a backlash. There has been isolated “Deport Cuomo” and “InfoWar.com” […]