New York State
Opinion
The asinine critique of Ocasio-Cortez’s car usage
The critique of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s car usage simply does not make sense — Ben Adler breaks down the many reasons why.
Health Care (Archived)
Opinion
Support long-term care services in the New York Health Act
The New York Health Act has been reintroduced this session and Assemblyman Richard Gottfried, state Sen. Gustavo Rivera and advocates statewide are showing how it can be changed for the better, including a new amendment which includes comprehensive long-term care services.
New York City
Opinion
Could Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez be NYC’s first female mayor?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may want executive experience and to implement her agenda in the country’s most high-profile city.
Ethics
Opinion
Will New York close the double jeopardy loophole before it’s too late?
Recent developments in the cases against Paul Manafort and Roger Stone show the urgency to close New York's double jeopardy loophole.
Donald Trump
Opinion
The Michael Cohen I know
President Trump’s volcanic former attack dog Michael Cohen has been around Manhattan politics and media for a long time.
New York City
Opinion
Rikers Island should get green infrastructure
When Rikers Island closes, use the land to fight climate change, pollution and environmental injustice.
Opinion
The loss of Amazon's Long Island City HQ2 plans cost the city more than jobs and tax revenue
The loss of Amazon's Long Island City HQ2 plans cost the city more than jobs and tax revenue
New York State
Opinion
The right way to do automatic voter registration
A ‘back-end’ model to automatic voter registration will have a much greater effect.
New York State
Opinion
End non-medical exemptions to school vaccination requirements
New York should protect children with compromised immune systems by ending non-medical exemptions to school vaccination requirements.
New York City
Opinion
In Amazon's wake, New York should double down on tech
New York City and state can’t ignore the fast-growing economic tech sector.
Andrew Cuomo
Opinion
NY pols and Amazon blew up their deal by acting like themselves
How Gov. Andrew Cuomo, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Amazon all contributed to the death of HQ2.
Opinion
Opinion
Don’t lower the lobbying disclosure threshold
Amy Bettys, a co-chair of WHARR, argues that Governor Andrew Cuomo's proposed Good Government and Ethics Reform law could seriously hurt grassroots organizations.
Campaigns & Elections
Opinion
To combat dark money, New York needs fair elections
State senator Julia Salazar makes the case for comprehensive campaign finance reform, with a public financing system, to keep big money out of politics.
Education
Opinion
City Council underfunds CUNY Mexican Studies Institute
CUNY Mexican Studies Institute should be funded as much as its Puerto Rican and Dominican counterparts.
NYPD
Opinion
Holding law enforcement accountable begins with full repeal of 50-a
This law shields police officers from public scrutiny at the expense of accountability, transparency and safety.
New York City
Opinion
New York City should require green roofs
Urban farms, reduced pollution, lower energy costs, even sound-proofing – what’s not to like?
Gun Control
Opinion
The high stakes of NYC’s U.S. Supreme Court gun control case
The decision could signal how a more conservative court will interpret the Second Amendment.
New York City
Opinion
Instant runoff voting would tame the overloaded public advocate race
A candidate in a crowded field can win with little actual support. Here’s how to fix it.
New York City
Opinion
What the most unequal state taught Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Living in New York has taught Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that big tax hikes on the rich would mitigate the state’s worst problems.
New York State
Opinion