Opinion

Michael Bloomberg in Oklahoma City.
Commentary
Bloomberg’s misleading comments on stop-and-frisk
The former NYC mayor’s justification for the racial breakdown of stop-and-frisk isn’t supported by data.
By ABRAHAM GUTMAN
Opinion
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A light pole with a surveillance camera at the World Trade Center.
Opinion
NYC’S POST Act: 21st century oversight for 21st century policing
It would require the NYPD to disclose information about its surveillance tools.
By ÁNGEL DíAZ
Opinion
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City Council member Ydanis Rodriguez, sponsor of the bill that will allow non-citizens to vote in NYC's municipal elections.
Opinion
You want democracy? Give noncitizen New Yorkers the right to vote
If we want New Yorkers to have true representation, we must extend the right to vote to all who live here, including non-citizens.
By NATASHA ISHAK
Opinion
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Legislation has been proposed in the New York State Senate to completely decriminalize sex work.
Commentary
You can’t just decriminalize sex work without regulations
To prevent exploitation, cut out the middlemen.
By LINDSAY BEYERSTEIN
Opinion
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The non-violence sculpture at the U.N. headquarters in New York City.
Commentary
Why New York has such a low rate of gun death
New York’s famously tough gun laws play a role in curbing both homicides and suicides, but there are other factors at play.
By LINDSAY BEYERSTEIN
Opinion
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States are legalizing turning garages into apartments.
Commentary
New York’s affordable housing solution is hidden in the garage
The state should legalize turning garages into apartments.
By ALEC SCHIERENBECK
Opinion
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Gov. Cuomo has proposed adding eight new tracks to Penn Station.
Commentary
Increase Penn Station’s capacity with fewer platforms
While Gov. Cuomo’s ambition to improve capacity is commendable, the recently announced plan is all wrong.
By JONATHAN ENGLISH
Opinion
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The Acela high-speed rail in Washington D.C.
Commentary
High-speed rail between Buffalo and NYC isn’t cost-effective
Instead, Gov. Andrew Cuomo should invest in local transit improvements all over the state.
By JONATHAN ENGLISH
Opinion
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One of our best op-eds of the year was on 9/11 survivors.
Commentary
City & State’s best op-eds in 2019
We’ve injected some overlooked ideas into the conversation.
By BEN ADLER
Opinion
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Noise levels in New York restaurants are regularly measured at 90 decibels and sometimes higher.
Opinion
New York City needs to better regulate noise
Noise is harming the health of almost everyone in NYC.
By SARAH SAX
Opinion
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