Commentary

New York City apartment buildings.
Commentary
Instead of fighting landlords, state legislators should fight to increase housing
Proposed stricter rent regulations would reduce the supply of housing available to newcomers.
By ERIC KOBER
Opinion
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Legalization advocates should make the affirmative case for legal access to marijuana and how that will enhance the lives of New Yorkers.
Commentary
What New York can learn from Mexico about marijuana legalization
The affirmative case for the freedom to experiment with a relatively benign drug.
By LINDSAY BEYERSTEIN
Opinion
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Yonkers' City Hall.
Commentary
Yonkers overturns term limits – and the voters’ will
Power brokers extended the limit to three terms.
By PHIL REISMAN
Opinion
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New York state is much more likely than congressional Democrats to beat Trump in court.
Commentary
New York will get Trump’s tax returns
The state is much more likely than congressional Democrats to beat Trump in court.
By SCOTT LEMIEUX
Opinion
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A Brooklyn public school.
Commentary
A better plan for black and Hispanic NYC high school students
The vast majority don’t go to specialized high schools. Here’s how the city can boost the rest.
By RAYMOND DOMANICO
Opinion
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Brownstones near Prospect Park.
Commentary
New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board should freeze rents
Renters are already overburdened and their incomes are stagnant.
By ANTONIO REYNOSO, ZELLNOR MYRIE
Opinion
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Commentary
Why Bill de Blasio wouldn’t make a good president
His record as mayor doesn’t have a policy theme: It’s just a mishmash.
By NICOLE GELINAS
Opinion
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Commentary
De Blasio should run for president
He has an impressive record of achievement for working class New Yorkers
By KATE ALBRIGHT-HANNA
Opinion
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A natural gas pipeline.
Commentary
'Beneficial electrification' doesn’t benefit consumers or environment
Making heat from dirty electricity instead of gas benefits no one.
By JONATHAN LESSER
Opinion
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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
Opinion
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