Opinion

— We the People: Elected officials must lead city toward reconciliation

— Common Sense: Castro’s Christmas gift

Bay Ridge — Generally Speaking: Developer to erect seven-story building on convent site

— “Almost, Maine” is quite a hit at Brooklyn College

— Common Sense: Knee jerks

Bay Ridge — We the People: All lives matter

— Unsung Bay Ridge: Life blood of the community

— Etiquette Boss: A touch of elegance

— Spa founder shares her journey on Victoria’s Stars

Bay Ridge — Street Talk: How do you feel about the proposal by the City Council to require stores to charge customers 10 cents for plastic shopping bags?

— We the People: Reflections on the grand jury’s decision in the Garner case

— Common Sense: Silent majority