Criminal Justice
Opinion
New York needs a new criminal discovery law
New York’s discovery law allow district attorneys to withhold police reports and other key evidence until a trial begins. Prosecutors should instead be required to expeditiously turn over discoverable evidence, write state Sen. Jamaal Bailey and Assemblyman Joseph Lentol.
Opinion
City & State’s best political commentary of 2018
Some pieces respond to the news but are worth reading long after.
MTA
Opinion
After Cuomo's union giveaways, why the shock over fare hikes?
Cuomo didn’t help hold down MTA labor costs when he could have.
MTA
Opinion
The MTA is using fare evasion as an excuse for its failures
If the subways don't improve, the talk won’t be about evading fares. It will be about people evading New York City altogether.
Bill de Blasio
Opinion
Build a real firewall between consulting and lobbying
We’re crucifying Trump’s allies for what’s business as usual in Albany.
New York City
Opinion
There’s no excuse for New York’s pitiful election system
New York is disenfranchising its voters. Democrats need to stop it.
Eric Adams
Opinion
How NYC can take a bite out of climate change
New York City can fight climate change by minimizing meat’s carbon footprint.
New York State
Opinion
Democracy vouchers: a better campaign finance reform
Seattle’s system shows how New York should publicly finance campaigns.
Bill de Blasio
Opinion
Make New York City’s public advocate a real job
Subpoena and voting power would grant meaningful oversight ability.
New York State
Opinion
How to avoid becoming an Albany swamp creature
The New York state Legislature has distorted many politicians’ careers, but freshman state senators have choices.
New York City
Opinion
Repeal and replace the NYC Board of Elections
To fix New York City’s election mess, Albany needs to create a nonpartisan body.
New York City
Opinion
Bloomberg killed New York City’s soul
The mogul’s corporate ideology gutted the city and would do the same to the country.
New York City
Opinion
Can Michael Bloomberg save the planet?
Competence, climate action and political bravery could be a recipe for success in the White House.
New York City
Opinion
Why Michael Bloomberg should(n't) run
Based on his time at City Hall, would he actually be a good president?
New York City
Opinion
Vote to improve campaign finance, community boards and civic engagement
Here’s why the New York City mayor’s Charter Revision Commission produced its three proposals, writes Cesar Perales.
New York City
Opinion
