Opinion

One World Trade Center.
Opinion
Pass permanent authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
Many members of Congress continue to act as if the death toll from 9/11 is not rising
By JUSTIN BRANNAN, PATRICK LYNCH
data privacy
Opinion
State Legislature should act to protect New Yorkers’ data privacy
New Yorkers currently have no effective control over their personal information after it is shared online
By ANDREA FLINK
An MTA train conductor watches the platform as a train leaves the station.
Commentary
Don’t block subway automation
A misguided bill would prevent subways from using automation to save money and improve service.
By ALON LEVY
The outside of a prison.
Opinion
To end mass incarceration, New York needs a fully staffed parole board
State law allows for up to 19 commissioners but there are currently only 12.
By LUIS SEPúLVEDA
Platform tiles being replaced by MTA employees.
Commentary
The MTA has money now, but how will it be spent?
The state Legislature should impose reforms to the MTA’s late and over-budget practices
By NICOLE GELINAS
The luxurious 432 Park Avenue condominiums in Manhattan.
Commentary
Pied-à-terre tax died for ridiculous reasons
The real estate industry defeated a good proposal with bogus claims.
By BEN ADLER
Mayor Bill de Blasio visits FDNY EMS Station 10 to thank FDNY members for their service in 2014.
Commentary
De Blasio’s mixed record with public sector unions
As the mayor flirts with a 2020 presidential bid, labor leaders raise concerns.
By BOB HENNELLY
Members of the New York state Senate working on the state budget in the Senate Chamber.
Commentary
State budget jeopardized public financing of elections
It shouldn’t be left up to a commission.
By ROSS BARKAN
Micro cellular 3G, 4G, 5G base station.
Commentary
How small-cell and wireless technology can propel NYC despite HQ2 loss
New York needs to develop the infrastructure to support the tech sector
By ANDREW RASIEJ
The late former NYC Parks Commissioner Henry Stern.
Commentary
Henry Stern’s quest for the stars
The former NYC Parks commissioner was brilliant and eccentric
By TOM ALLON
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