Opinion
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
Opinion
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.
Opinion
Opinion
To battle anti-Asian American racism, increase representation
The Atlanta shootings highlight a problem that exists in New York too.
Opinion
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.
Opinion
Opinion
How the state can make suburbs affordable
New proposals represent progress on suburban affordable housing, but are insufficiently ambitious.
New York State
Opinion
Editor’s note: Reflecting on coverage of the AG investigation
How ambition is discussed and defined, depending who has it.
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.
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
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.
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