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.
Opinion
Opinion
New York should vaccinate the incarcerated
Prisoners are at risk and it affects their whole community.
Opinion
Opinion
A 5-point plan to create New York City’s new economy
The city and state must adapt to irrevocable changes COVID-19 has wrought.
Gambling
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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.
New York City
Opinion
Why Andrew Yang is wrong to promote casinos in NYC
There are more effective means of economic development.
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.
Donald Trump
Opinion
NY Republicans surprised rioters believed their lies
They say they opposed the violent coup attempt at the U.S. Capitol, but their actions brought it about.
Health Care
Opinion
Reopen New York’s adult day health care programs
Families rely on them to provide necessary care so that primary caregivers can go to work.
Opinion
Opinion
NY should stop killing adoptable pets
Animals displaying signs of stress just need proper support from their shelter.
Opinion
Opinion
I was a poll worker. I’m not sure NY is ready for ranked-choice voting.
My Election Day side hustle raised some concerns.
New York State
Opinion
The Supreme Court’s illogical overturning of COVID-19 restrictions
New York’s limits on religious gatherings weren’t discriminatory.
New York City
Opinion
A tale of two mayors
In retrospect, Dinkins looks better and Giuliani looks worse than when they left office.
Opinion
Opinion
The police reform that wasn’t
After George Floyd was killed, New York City only pretended to change policing.
Opinion
Opinion