Jets’ Thomas Morstead overcame with Steve Gleason’s inspiration
Thomas Morstead is gone. From 2009-2020, the now-Jets punter was one of the best in the NFL. He was an uncommonly steady punter at his position and was at the peak of his professional career during his 12 seasons with the Saints. Then he suffered a back injury in 2020, his production dropped and he […]
FDNY-specialized high school valedictorian overcame abuse to shine in the classroom
The next generation of New York firefighters are passionate about “resilience.” The valedictorian of an FDNY Specialized High School in Brooklyn described how she overcame an “abusive” home and found “comfort” in the classroom as she joyfully graduated with dozens of other students on Wednesday. “Growing up in an abusive home, I often felt like […]