Opinion

Opinion

How the state can make suburbs affordable

New proposals represent progress on suburban affordable housing, but are insufficiently ambitious.

Opinion

Opinion

If tax hikes are inevitable, ensure they are prudent

Increases in taxes on the rich should be temporary and paired with spending cuts.

New York State

Opinion

The story of NY’s only gubernatorial impeachment

With impeachment of Gov. Andrew Cuomo being discussed, it’s worth revisiting the only time it’s been used on a governor.

Opinion

Opinion

How midwives and doulas could reduce Black maternal mortality

New York City has a huge racial disparity in health problems among pregnant women.

Gambling

Opinion

Converting racetrack casinos will grow jobs

One of the ideas recently brought to my attention is Cuomo’s idea to accept proposals for three new gaming licenses in New York, which could pave the way for Resorts World New York City and Empire City in Yonkers to become full casinos with live table games and sports betting. Though I’m hardly suggesting gaming alone is the answer to the COVID-19 economic devastation, it is a good option already on the table.

Andrew Cuomo

Opinion

NY needs to make it easier to vaccinate

The governor took a step in the right direction by increasing the eligible groups, but he needs to make it easier on providers and patients.

Opinion

Opinion

Don’t let COVID-19 vaccines expire

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s well-intentioned threat to punish health care workers who vaccinate ineligible people could backfire.