John Liu had been ensnared in a straw-donor scandal that led to the convictions of his campaign treasurer and fundraiser when he ran for mayor in 2013.
Commentary
Democracy vouchers: a better campaign finance reform
Seattle’s system shows how New York should publicly finance campaigns.
By ROSS BARKAN
Opinion
opinion
Department of Investigation Commissioner Mark Peters was fired after an investigation found that he had abused his power, misled the New York City Council and mistreated his employees.
Commentary
De Blasio was justified to fire Peters
The outrage doesn’t match the facts.
By ROSS BARKAN
Opinion
opinion
Public Advocate Letitia James and Senator Brad Hoylman rallied at Bryant Park before marching to Trump Tower demanding the President release his taxes.
Commentary
Make New York City’s public advocate a real job
Subpoena and voting power would grant meaningful oversight ability.
By ROSS BARKAN
Opinion
opinion
Voters waited in long lines to cast their vote.
Commentary
Repeal and replace the NYC Board of Elections
To fix New York City’s election mess, Albany needs to create a nonpartisan body.
By ROSS BARKAN
Opinion
opinion
subway
Commentary
To save money, MTA must reform its contracting process
The transit authority needs competitive bidding.
By ROSS BARKAN
Opinion
opinion
New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson speaks at a Community Board 2 monthly meeting.
Commentary
To diversify community boards, enact term limits
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Charter Revision Commission has a good idea for neighborhood democracy.
By ROSS BARKAN
Opinion
opinion
Commentary
New York City Council should pass the Small Business Jobs Survival Act
A city needs more than just chain stores.
By ROSS BARKAN
Opinion
opinion
New York City Bus
Opinion
De Blasio should focus on getting buses moving
New York City can redesign and regulate streets to help solve the bus crisis.
By ROSS BARKAN
Opinion
opinion
Commentary
Pundits say it’s a new, bipartisan era for Donald Trump. Are they high?
Trump, the independent? Pundits say it’s a new, bipartisan era for the president. Are they high?
By ROSS BARKAN
Opinion
opinion
Commentary
The Bronx’s unlikely role in the rise of Trump
The Bronx’s unlikely role in the rise of Donald Trump
By ROSS BARKAN
Opinion
opinion
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