Tom Allon

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross testifies during the House Oversight Committee hearing.
Commentary
The Wilbur Ross I know
Based on his effort to influence New York politics, it’s no surprise he’s now condemned for arrogance and dishonesty.
By TOM ALLON
Opinion
opinion
President Donald Trump and White House senior adviser Jared Kushner at the King Abdulaziz Conference Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Commentary
The Jared Kushner I know
The real estate scion didn’t succeed in publishing, so making peace in the Middle East might be harder than he thinks.
By TOM ALLON
Opinion
opinion
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Commentary
Could Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez be NYC’s first female mayor?
She may want executive experience and to implement her agenda in the country’s most high-profile city.
By TOM ALLON
Opinion
opinion
Michael Cohen testifies before House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, Feb. 27
Commentary
The Michael Cohen I know
The president’s volcanic former attack dog has been around Manhattan politics and media for a long time.
By TOM ALLON
Opinion
opinion
Shop class Germany
Opinion
New York City high schools should expand vocational education
Students need free training for the jobs of the future.
By TOM ALLON, RUBEN DIAZ JR.
Opinion
opinion
Commentary
An unheralded hero dies of 9/11-related illness
Conan Freud devoted his life to the city he loved.
By TOM ALLON
Opinion
opinion
Stuyvesant High School
Opinion
The way to diversify specialized high schools is to open more of them
Let’s end the zero-sum competition between ethnic groups and create more opportunities for everyone.
By TOM ALLON, RAFAEL ESPINAL, JR.
Opinion
opinion
Harold Levy
Commentary
Harold Levy, an educational Robin Hood who helped the city that raised him
An appreciation for the life of a former New York City schools chancellor.
By TOM ALLON
Opinion
opinion
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