Opinion

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Opinion: The Eric Adams I know

I’m Eric Adams’ former “mayor class principal.” In a candid podcast interview, I grilled the independent candidate on his administration’s appointments, his battles with the media, his chances in November and whether he has any regrets from his first term.

Publisher's Section

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Publisher’s Note: City & State loses a cherished colleague

Jim Katocin, City & State’s first employee, was an expert in sales and advertising – and his kindness will not be forgotten.

New York City

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Editor’s note: AOC’s ranked endorsements boost hopes for NYC Democratic mayoral candidates

Although Zohran Mamdani and Adrienne Adams ranked Nos. 1 and 2, Brad Lander, Scott Stringer and Zellnor Myrie were just as “thrilled” to have her support.

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Opinion: Algorithms are inflating our rent. It’s time to stop them.

We need to pass a state law prohibiting landlords from using algorithmic price-setting software like RealPage.

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Opinion: ‘Excited delirium’ is racist pseudoscience. NY must ban it as a diagnosis.

Hiding behind a fictional medical term enables police to justify ultra-aggressive tactics and then shirk accountability when those tactics wind up killing someone in their custody.

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Opinion: How to fight measles outbreaks in NY

The state Senate and Assembly are running out of time to pass pro-vaccine legislation before the end of session.

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Opinion: Calling balls and strikes on charges of antisemitism

The Jewish community needs candidates who treat our safety seriously.

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Opinion: I voted yes on Medical Aid in Dying. Now the Senate must act.

I voted yes for every New Yorker who may one day face a terminal diagnosis and who deserves the ability to choose their own path.

LGBTQ+

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Opinion: We must create safe harbor for the trans community in NYC

This pride month, New York must provide shelter from the Trump administration’s tsunami of discriminatory executive orders and anti-trans vitriol.

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Opinion: Domestic and elder abuse leave scars many can’t see

Coerced debt can keep abuse survivors locked in dangerous situations, but a new bill aims to provide relief.

Editor's Note

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Editor’s note: Train Daddy’s return ‘beyond’ exciting

Penn Station advocate Sam Turvey sees hope for the transit hub’s redevelopment with Andy Byfod leading the project.

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Opinion: Stop our political blindness on inhumane horse-drawn carriages

Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way it treats its animals.” By this measure, New York City is failing.

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Opinion: New York’s workers are under attack. The EmPIRE Act is how we fight back.


This critical state legislation would give New York’s working people the tools to enforce their rights under the labor law when the state doesn’t have the resources or political will to do so.

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Opinion: New York loses a powerful voice

Tom Robbins, who passed away earlier this week, was a great journalist, a great man, a great colleague, a great friend, a great educator and a great mentor.

Editor's Note

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Editor’s note: Adams and Hochul both take credit for bringing back wind farm project

The mayor claimed to have convinced President Donald Trump on the reversal, while the governor actually horse-traded to make the deal happen.

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Opinion: Enhanced Automatic Voter Registration is how New York can secure a better democracy for all

A proposed law would automatically add eligible New Yorkers to the voter rolls whenever they interact with the DMV and other state agencies.

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Opinion: The window of opportunity for action on AI is closing

We can’t let Congress prevent state and local governments from protecting as many Americans as possible from risky AI development.

LGBTQ+

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Opinion: The queer community has everything at stake in this election

It’s time for the candidates - and our community - to show up.