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Opinion: Discovery reform works. Don’t let prosecutors gut it.

The supposed “crisis” surrounding discovery is a uniquely downstate issue, and it is extremely reckless to alter the law for the entire state simply because certain prosecutors say they are struggling with compliance

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Opinion: New York must fight back against surveillance pricing

As the feds undo consumer protections, it’s time to inform New Yorkers about this hidden system designed to exploit them – and stop it in its tracks.

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Opinion: NYC kicked ICE out of Rikers. The City Council must keep it that way.

The Adams administration is trying to open a back door to Rikers and hand ICE the key.

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Opinion: It’s time to build Interborough Express – and quickly

Keeping up the positive momentum of congestion pricing will expand transportation options in the outer boroughs.

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Opinion: Dismiss the governor’s discovery proposals

Prosecutors’ concerns about unwarranted case dismissals may be reasonable, but the governor’s proposed changes to the discovery law are not.

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Opinion: Fixing the double standard that silences survivors of sexual abuse in prison

The Fair Access to Justice Act would let survivors bring lawsuits against the state even if they cannot remember the precise time, date and location of their abuse.

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Opinion: To Paul Weiss, thanks for everything

A former client from a landmark LGBT+ case was left “speechless” by the firm’s caving into the Trump administration.

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Opinion: Women lead a quarter of U.S. cities. Let’s make it more.

As women, communities of color, immigrants and LGBTQ+ individuals face increasing pressures, it’s more important than ever to have local leaders who will stand up for their communities.

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Opinion: Public policy insanity

Involuntary commitment of severely mentally ill people should be a last resort. Let’s build more first resort solutions.

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Opinion: Why New York needs the Trans Wellness and Equity Fund

Providing more money to this powerful initiative will help protect trans New Yorkers from the federal government.

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Opinion: Distraction-free is the way forward

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed “bell-to-bell” cell phone ban would create safer schools and better learning environments.

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Opinion: A more sustainable NY starts with empowering education

The state should increase funding for climate education programs that serve marginalized communities.

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Opinion: Delivering better consumer financial protection for New Yorkers

As President Donald Trump dismantles the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the former director of the CFPB says it’s up to states like New York to crack down on unfair business practices.

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Opinion: Discovery rollbacks indulge prosecutors at the expense of New Yorkers

An argument against proposed legislation reducing the amount of information that prosecutors are required to disclose.

Editor's Note

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Editor’s note: City & State wins 5 awards from the New York Press Association

Our 2025 Better Newspaper Contest honors included a first place win for education coverage for our stories about the Israel-Hamas war college protests.