New York State
Opinion
U.S. Supreme Court likely to overturn NY gun law
Trump appointees threaten strict licensing requirements for carrying firearms.
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Opinion
The pandemic’s affordable housing opportunity
New York City should retrofit stores, offices and hotels to address the housing shortage.
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Opinion
Latino communities need health equity beyond COVID-19
That Latinos have borne the brunt of this crisis is a tragic yet unsurprising reality.
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Opinion
Yang can’t stop remote work
The mayoral candidate wants a tax break for companies requiring employees go to an office. This is a very bad idea.
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Opinion
Editor’s note: Yang’s second shot
How Andrew Yang is forging ahead with his second major run for office: Mayor of New York City.
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Opinion
Don’t force unvaccinated people into court
New York has prematurely brought back in-person proceedings for minor misdemeanors.
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Opinion
Puerto Ricans have demonstrated support for statehood
Claims that last year’s referendum didn’t show enough support don’t make sense.
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Opinion
Don’t let de Blasio’s policing reform plan weaken accountability monitors
Don’t merge the CCRB, NYPD inspector general and the Commission to Combat Police Corruption.
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Opinion
Editor’s note: Peoples-Stokes, a reluctant leader
How Crystal Peoples-Stokes, the first woman and first African American to serve as Assembly majority leader in New York state, rose to power on helping others.
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Opinion
Expand family court capacity
Already-overburdened courts could see a tsunami of post-pandemic divorces. New York needs to prepare.
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Opinion
On Equal Pay Day, women should get what they deserve
Women have suffered disproportionate economic harm from the COVID-19 pandemic.
New York State
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Editor’s note: Melissa DeRosa is loyal to a fault
The secretary of the governor is featured in this week’s cover story about the downward trajectory her public image is now taking.
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Opinion
To battle anti-Asian American racism, increase representation
The Atlanta shootings highlight a problem that exists in New York too.
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Opinion
Larry Schwartz’s calls to county executives are classic Cuomo
The governor’s team prizes loyalty and is quick to turn to intimidation tactics.
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Opinion
How the state can make suburbs affordable
New proposals represent progress on suburban affordable housing, but are insufficiently ambitious.
New York State
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Editor’s note: Reflecting on coverage of the AG investigation
How ambition is discussed and defined, depending who has it.
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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
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