New York State
Opinion
State Legislature should act to protect New Yorkers’ data privacy
New Yorkers currently have no effective control over who has their personal information after it is originally shared, so the state should pass comprehensive privacy legislation, writes Fordham Law School’s Center on Law and Information Policy Andrea Flink.
MTA
Opinion
Don’t block subway automation
The New York state Senate is reviewing a bill that would prohibit the practice of one-person train operations on the subway, but the bill's supposed justification, which is safety, is based on falsehoods, writes transit expert Alon Levy.
New York State
Opinion
To end mass incarceration, New York needs a fully staffed parole board
While New York state law allows for up to 19 commissioners on a parole board, there are currently only 12 seated commissioners. These seven vacancies leave the board in a state of crisis, writes New York state Senator Luis Sepulveda.
New York City
Opinion
The MTA has money now, but how will it be spent?
Lawmakers rushed through new funding for the MTA and confirmed its new chairman without forcing reforms of its constantly over-budget and behind-schedule construction and maintenance.
New York City
Opinion
Pied-à-terre tax died for ridiculous reasons
Every New Yorker sitting on a delayed subway should know that some of the blame rests with the ultra-rich, luxury real estate developers and their lackeys in Albany, who killed the pied-a-terre tax, writes Ben Adler.
New York City
Opinion
De Blasio’s mixed record with public sector unions
Labor and union leaders are doubtful that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is fit to be president — despite the fact that he has yet to announce that he is running — due to his mixed record with public sector unions.
New York State
Opinion
State budget jeopardized public financing of elections
For progressives hoping for a full Albany transformation, New York’s new state budget was sobering because the public financing of elections was put in real jeopardy by being left up to a commission, writes Ross Barkan.
New York City
Opinion
How small-cell and wireless technology can propel NYC despite HQ2 loss
By providing wireless and broadband connectivity to all New York City communities New York will be better equipped to serve its growing tech community.
New York City
Opinion
Henry Stern’s quest for the stars
Former New York City Parks Commissioner Henry Stern, who passed away on Thursday, was a brilliant, creative and eccentric public servants writes City & State Publisher Tom Allon.
New York City
Opinion
Losing mayoral control of NYC schools would be a step backward
For the past 17 years, since mayoral control of New York City schools was enacted innovation has increased and outcomes have improved. To undo that would make schools less accountable.
New York State
Opinion
Replace JCOPE with an independent body
Ross Barkan makes the case for replacing JCOPE with a new independent commission to better combat corruption.
New York State
Opinion
Want to run for president? Quit your day job
City & State publisher Tom Allon makes the case for a new law applicable to anyone interested in a run for any political office: "You have to vacate your current position so a successor can be appointed or voted in who is willing to put in 50-70 hour weeks."
New York City Council
Opinion
Progressives should primary Assembly Democrats
It's a lot easier to tackle an Assembly primary than other New York elections, which is why Ross Barkan argues, progressives should primary Assembly Democrats.
Donald Trump
Opinion
The Wilbur Ross I know
City & State publisher Tom Allon reflects back on his time with his former boss, the now-Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross.
Opinion
NYC small businesses want congestion pricing
New York City’s congestion and transit crisis are hurting small businesses. And they want action.
New York State
Opinion
New York should protect students from predatory for-profit colleges
For-profit colleges disproportionately overcharge, underperform and foreclose the futures of far too many students and result in gargantuan loans.
Donald Trump
Opinion
The Jared Kushner I know
City & State Publisher Tom Allon reflects back on time spent with Jared Kushner.
New York State
Opinion
Fusion voting supporters should study its history
The history of fusion voting in New York is flawed, biased toward conservatives, and has stymied more good government than supported it, according to Tom Watson.
Bill de Blasio
Opinion
Why the mayor gives the NYPD a free ride
Instead of transforming New York City's police department, many feel that New York City mayor Bill de Blasio is turning a blind eye to their bad practices.
New York State
Opinion