Commentary

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
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What will Cuomo's new state seal look like?
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Cuomo wants to change the seal? We’ve got suggestions.
Excelsior!
By JEFF COLTIN
Opinion
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States are legalizing turning garages into apartments.
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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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Former Congressman Frederick Richmond, 96, died last month.
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Freddie Richmond thought he could buy anything - and anybody
The recently deceased former Brooklyn congressman was a staunch liberal, but also corrupt and transactional.
By JERRY ADLER
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.
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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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In New York City, the annual budget for homelessness tops $3 billion, yet 62,000 homeless people are overwhelming the municipal shelter system.
Commentary
Time for a second Cuomo commission on homelessness
New York City needs a comprehensive review of its approach to housing the homeless.
By ANDREW SIDAMON-ERISTOFF
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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Speaker Corey Johnson says he's concerned about the impact paid vacation will have on small businesses.
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Corey Johnson’s flimsy excuse for holding up paid vacation
Studies show small businesses can afford to give workers time off.
By BRYCE COVERT
Opinion
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Niagara County is asking: Did the Legislature violate the state constitution by delegating too much of its lawmaking authority to the commission?
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Is the state Legislature delegating, or derelict?
Public Campaign Financing Commission stretches the limits of representative democracy.
By ANDREW SIDAMON-ERISTOFF
Opinion
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