Commentary

Bill de Blasio Iowa
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How Bill de Blasio seeking the national spotlight backfires
Andrew Cuomo is better at looking like he’s doing his day job.
By AARON SHORT
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Michael Bloomberg
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City & State’s best political commentary of 2018
Some pieces respond to the news but are worth reading long after.
By BEN ADLER
Opinion
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Joe Lhota
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Joe Lhota’s unfinished business
What the next MTA chair will need to do.
By JONATHAN ENGLISH
Opinion
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A sign in the subway station in New York warns of the consequences of fare evasion.
Commentary
The MTA is using fare evasion as an excuse for its failures
Ridership is declining for other reasons.
By ROSS BARKAN
Opinion
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Build a real firewall between consulting and lobbying
We’re crucifying Trump’s allies for what’s business as usual in Albany.
By ROSS BARKAN
Opinion
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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.
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Democracy vouchers: a better campaign finance reform
Seattle’s system shows how New York should publicly finance campaigns.
By ROSS BARKAN
Opinion
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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.
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De Blasio was justified to fire Peters
The outrage doesn’t match the facts.
By ROSS BARKAN
Opinion
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Public Advocate Letitia James and Senator Brad Hoylman rallied at Bryant Park before marching to Trump Tower demanding the President release his taxes.
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Make New York City’s public advocate a real job
Subpoena and voting power would grant meaningful oversight ability.
By ROSS BARKAN
Opinion
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Actor Dick Durock as the Swamp Thing.
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How to avoid becoming an Albany swamp creature
The state Legislature has distorted many politicians’ careers, but freshman state senators have choices.
By BILL HAMMOND
Opinion
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Voters waited in long lines to cast their vote.
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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
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