SImcha Felder holds his face in the New York Senate Chambers.
Commentary
Democrats should exile Simcha Felder
A failure to punish disloyalty encourages more of it.
By BEN ADLER
Opinion
opinion
Dan Donovan
Commentary
Dan Donovan’s brilliant press release
The congressman’s airtight logic: Grimm is a felon, so he must love Cuomo and hate Trump.
By BEN ADLER
Opinion
opinion
a close-up of a wind turbine
Want to pay a little more for green energy? It’s not so simple
What are companies like Green Mountain Energy actually selling?
By BEN ADLER
Policy
policy
Residents attending a 2016 hearing on Mitchell-Lama housing in Brooklyn.
Commentary
Politico erases New Yorkers of color
A misleading journey into “Clinton Country.”
By BEN ADLER
Opinion
opinion
Jared Kushner
Commentary
Jared Kushner lied to NYC because he could get away with it
Fines are not nearly high enough to stop landlords from driving out rent-regulated tenants.
By BEN ADLER
Opinion
opinion
A can of graffiti spraying the copyright symbol
Commentary
Tagging someone’s property doesn’t actually make it yours
Graffiti lawsuits are making things worse for future street artists
By BEN ADLER
Opinion
opinion
A donkey and an elephant split by the words "down the middle"
Which party would really benefit from Cuomo’s voting reforms?
Wisdom has long held that making voting easier helps Democrats. Is it still true?
By BEN ADLER
Policy
policy
The New York City subway station at 81st Street and Central Park West
U.S. Attorney Berman sues MTA for disability violation
The Trump appointee joins an existing lawsuit by disability rights advocates.
By BEN ADLER
Policy
policy
A voting box with the words "election reform"
Which electoral reforms would make the biggest difference?
Ranking New York's potential reforms, from most to least effective
By BEN ADLER
Policy
policy
Williamsburg Brooklyn mural
Commentary
Has Andrew Sullivan ever been to Brooklyn?
The New York mag author loves throwing the borough shade.
By BEN ADLER
Opinion
opinion
Ben Adler
20210413