New York State
Opinion
Reversing climate change means killing car culture
Climate Week is the perfect time to reexamine our infrastructure.
New York City
Opinion
A tale of two Ruben Diazes
A decade ago, the Bronx BP killed a mall project at the Kingsbridge Armory. Now, critics say he’s too close to developers.
New York City
Opinion
The enduring legacy of James Zadroga
The struggle to get government to acknowledge the health effects of 9/11.
New York City
Opinion
I’m a 9/11 survivor. I still don’t know how these programs can help me.
First responders aren’t the only ones still reeling from the deadly attacks.
New York State
Opinion
Frances Perkins and the lessons for today’s labor movement
A century ago, the worker rights advocate launched a game-changing career in government.
New York State
Opinion
The answer to organized labor’s woes? Immigrants.
Unlikely allies join forces – and dust off a playbook from the past.
New York City
Opinion
A rough stretch for the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission
How New York politicians are responding to the medallion crisis.
New York City
Opinion
Private contractors require better government oversight
Essential government functions have been outsourced to private entities, with government agencies often failing to ensure the work was done properly, so safeguards are needed, write former New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Mark Peters and former First Deputy Commissioner Lesley Brovner.
New York City
Opinion
Bill de Blasio, it’s time to give up
Hey, Bill… It’s time we had a little talk about your presidential run. The campaign trail has been pretty rough so far, so maybe it’s time for you to reconsider your run – and come back home, writes City & State’s Amanda Luz Henning Santiago.
New York State
Opinion
How Heastie and Stewart-Cousins compare to the cartoon ‘Wonder Twins’
The Assembly speaker says their legislative relationship is like that of a fictional 1970s-era superhero duo.
New York State
Opinion
Letter: Comptroller’s office is holding the MTA accountable
With new leadership, the transit agency may be responding.
New York City
Opinion
Why New York City needs universal internet access
As ubiquitous as internet access has become since the days of dial-up service it still remains largely inaccessible to many in disadvantaged communities, so New York City should adopt a universal internet access policy, writes technologist Emil Skandul.
New York City
Opinion
A history of upsets in Queens politics
Bob Turner’s 2011 victory was short-lived. Others may prove more lasting
New York City
Opinion
Banning serial harassers from the subway is misguided
New York City Councilman Chaim M. Deutsch proposed banning serial gropers from the subway. Deutsch’s intentions are noble but a lifetime ban is infeasible and intermediary steps should be taken to stem sexual harassment, writes Sarah M. Kaufman of the NYU Rudin Center for Transportation.
New York State
Opinion
How animal rights is about humans, too
Why the ASPCA wants to keep pets and people together.
New York City
Opinion
Hector Figueroa’s left legacy
Hector Figueroa stood apart from most labor leaders because he cared deeply about engaging with broader left movements beyond his union’s immediate interests, writes Ross Barkan.
New York State
Opinion
Marianne Williamson’s philosophy is a New York phenomenon
Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson’s philosophy is an authentic New York phenomenon - though hometown boosters should be warned that it isn’t anything to be particularly proud of, writes journalist Lindsay Beyerstein.
New York State
Opinion
The landlords' improbable lawsuit against rent regulations should fail
The lawsuit against New York City and New York state, filed by a collection of real estate interests, to overturn the new rent regulations should be laughed out of court, but it might find a sympathetic audience among conservative jurists, writes the University of Washington’s Scott Lemieux.
New York State
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