Rikers Island
Opinion
Close Rikers sooner by reforming parole
Minor parole violations shouldn't automatically trigger jail time.
MTA
Opinion
Why it’s still up to Cuomo to fix the subway
Congestion pricing requires legislation, but it's still Cuomo's MTA.
MTA
Opinion
Andy Byford reformed transit in Toronto. Can he do it in NYC?
New York City's new transit chief innovated in Toronto. His new home could use some of that.
Bill de Blasio
Opinion
How to prepare New Yorkers to benefit from Amazon
New York City is a finalist for Amazon's second headquarters. The Center for an Urban Future lays out how the city can make sure locals get their share of the jobs created if the company comes to New York.
New York City
Opinion
Why NYC should hope it loses Amazon's HQ2 sweepstakes
The case against Amazon for the Big Apple is easy: Just look at what has happened to Seattle. Antipathy to Amazon has palpably grown during the two years I’ve lived there, as Amazon’s vertiginous growth has made Seattle the country’s largest company town and fueled Seattle’s status as the fastest growing city in the U.S.
Andrew Cuomo
Opinion
Cuomo is leaving New Yorkers twisting in the wind
Every month, New York City residents send 750 million plastic bags to landfills, which is more than 7,500 tons of solid waste. Thanks to his failure of leadership on the issue, every additional ton is on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s shoulders writes Councilman Brad Lander.
Opinion
New York has an obligation to continue the legacy of Roe V. Wade
On this day in 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion nationwide, a monumental step forward in enabling people to decide when and how they want to build their families and plan their futures. Today, 45 years later, the right to self-determination guaranteed by Roe v. Wade is at risk of being overturned more than ever. That’s why, right now, we must do everything in our power to protect and secure abortion access in New York.
Opinion
