Commentary

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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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
Opinion
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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
Opinion
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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
Opinion
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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
Opinion
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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
Opinion
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