Energy & Environment
Opinion
Opinion: Our private energy system is failing. The public can save it.
New York must move off fossil fuels as soon as possible – and the only way to meet this goal is to plan our energy system around the needs of the public, not profiteers.
Editor's Note
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Editor’s note: City & State New York wins nine New York Press Association Awards
The hard work of the editorial and design teams shone through during awards season.
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Opinion: Striking at the second homers
With the pied-à-terre tax, democratic socialism begins its turn in the spotlight.
Editor's Note
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Editor’s note: When an arrest can help
Council Member Chi Ossé got roughed up by the cops this week, boosting awareness of deed theft – and his own profile.
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Opinion: Extreme storms are flooding New York City, but there’s a solution
The Rain Ready New York Act would give municipalities the tools they need to manage stormwater flooding.
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Editor’s note: Just call the president, since he might pick up
Reporters always have to try their sources.
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Opinion: What cannabis legalization looks like in New York today
Five years after legalization, the Office of Cannabis Management has made real progress toward building the world’s most equitable and sustainable cannabis market.
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Opinion: Pregnant patients need informed care, not criminalization
The Maternal Health, Dignity and Consent Act would require health care providers to obtain informed consent from pregnant patients before conducting drug testing and screening.
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Opinion: New York should not force sick workers into poverty
Thanks to a 40-year-old law, workers who receive temporary disability benefits are limited to $170/week, well under minimum wage.
Budget
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Opinion: I’m not a millionaire, but I am against more taxes on the rich
And here’s why you should be too!
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Opinion: Building a stronger New York starts with a fairer tax system
If we increase taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers, we can build a state that working-class people can actually afford.
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Editor’s note: Zohran’s Mamdoppelgänger
Being confused for the mayor can happen when you play him on stage.
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Opinion: Permanent supportive housing works. Let’s not undo it.
New York must protect and promote the best evidence-based solution to homelessness despite federal threats.
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Opinion: Why your electric bill is so high – and how the state comptroller can lower it
If we lower the profit margin that utility monopolies are guaranteed to earn, we lower electricity bills.
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Opinion: Don’t let AI chatbots pretend to be doctors and lawyers
If a person falsely claims to be a licensed professional, they can be held liable for providing dangerous advice. The same standard should apply to AI chatbots.
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Opinion: How New York (and Maryland) can make dining out safe
With Washington’s hands tied, we’re advancing legislation to require clear, visible icons for high-sodium and high-added sugar items on chain restaurant menus.
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Opinion: Corporate America needs to come clean about AI’s impact on jobs
Investors need better information to judge whether AI-driven workforce changes reflect thoughtful strategy or short-term cost cutting.
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Personality
Publisher’s Note: We’re nominated for a Webby!
Vote for the City & State x Firewall Podcast Episode Featuring Zohran Mamdani
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Editor’s note: Will Waymo go the way of the Segway?
Reminiscing on some surreal San Francisco trips in autonomous vehicles.
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