Our young people are dying physically, mentally, and spiritually. I was told by the Long Island educational system that I would never amount to anything. Now, this ex-gang member is educated.

We already have a couple of Steinways, but this one is much larger and will better project on campus. Plus, the earlier in life you get to learn music and spend time with it, the more you get to know it.

We looked for dynamics, touch and the feel of pianos and the quality of louder notes. It was out of five pianos, then we brought it down to two and we choose the one that could handle the lower notes as well as the higher notes.

I've been playing for nine years. My brother started two years before me so that had some influence. I also wanted to try new things and found what he did looked interesting and brought me to where I am today.

A lot of people see things going on and they don't say anything, ... She saved that little girl.

People with rights are infinitely in a better position than people who have no rights.