Author Archive

Rafael Espinal, Jr.

is a councilman from Brooklyn whose district includes Brownsville, Bushwick, Cypress Hills and East New York.

New York City

Opinion

New York City should require green roofs

Urban farms, reduced pollution, lower energy costs, even sound-proofing – what’s not to like?

New York City

Opinion

A compromise for nightlife venues and their neighbors

The “Agent of Change” bill in the New York City Council would require soundproofing on some new buildings.

Education

Opinion

The way to diversify specialized high schools is to open more of them

Let’s end the zero-sum competition between ethnic groups in New York City's specialized high schools and create more opportunities for everyone.

New York City

Opinion

Never abandon: Increase funding for the City Council’s Holocaust Survivors Initiative

New York City is home to nearly 45,000 holocaust survivors, almost half of whom live at or below the poverty line.

New York City

Opinion

An open letter to NYC’s first nightlife mayor

5 suggestions for Ariel Palitz from those responsible for creating her new job.

Politics

Politics

Restrictive Ticketing Hurts Consumers

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