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A grassroots protest in Albany, NY.
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Don’t lower the lobbying disclosure threshold
Cuomo’s lobbying rules could harm grassroots groups.
By AMY BETTYS
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A close-up view of Benjamin Franklin on the 100 dollar bill
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To combat dark money, New York needs fair elections
Limit influence of big money by reducing contribution limits and match small contributions.
By JULIA SALAZAR
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Council Member Carlos Menchaca Attends Ground Breaking Ceremony For Sunset Park Library and Affordable Housing Development
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City Council underfunds CUNY Mexican Studies Institute
It should be funded as much as its Puerto Rican and Dominican counterparts.
By CESAR VARGAS
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Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner, stands with Rev. Al Sharpton during a news conference outside of New York Police headquarters.
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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.
By CYNTHIA CONTI-COOK, DAN QUART
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The green roof of the Barclays Center was the largest ever to cover a sporting venue upon its completion in 2012.
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New York City should require green roofs
Urban farms, reduced pollution, lower energy costs, even sound-proofing – what’s not to like?
By RAFAEL ESPINAL, JR.
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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.
By TONY MELONE
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Sundar Pichai
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Why we need more technologists in politics
Tech literacy in government needs to be improved.
By EMIL SKANDUL
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Court paperwork
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New York needs a new criminal discovery law
The state’s current ‘blindfold law’ unfairly disadvantages defendants.
By JAMAAL T. BAILEY, JOSEPH LENTOL
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo criticized the Metropolitan Transportation Authority‘s plans to raise fares on the subways and suburban commuter train line.
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After Cuomo's union giveaways, why the shock over fare hikes?
The governor didn’t help hold down MTA labor costs when he could have.
By STEVE LEVY
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Voters waited in long lines to cast their vote.
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There’s no excuse for New York’s pitiful election system
New York is disenfranchising its voters. Democrats need to stop it.
By GREGORY MEEKS
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