Opinion
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Opinion: Tomorrow is election day in New York City – but it shouldn’t be
Moving local elections to even-numbered years to coincide with state and federal races would dramatically increase voter turnout.
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Opinion: Why proposed cuts to NYC’s parks would be catastrophic
Hard decisions must be made in difficult times, but not at the expense of our much-needed and shared natural resources.
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OPINION: Making a case for diversity of thought in policing
Here’s how to create a police force that truly mirrors the needs and expectations of modern society.
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Opinion: The PLAN Act promotes fairness for formerly incarcerated people
The proposed legislation would bring greater transparency to the state licensing process, which is currently discouraging would-be nurses and social workers from entering their fields due to barriers relating to conviction history.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: I confess I too forgot Staten Island
I visited the borough as a teen and didn't return for years until I needed it as a place to live.
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Make more access and opportunity for disabled workers a year-round priority
It begins with removing barriers that have kept many from gainful employment.
Energy & Environment
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Opinion: New York must require companies to disclose greenhouse gas emissions
California just passed the most sweeping environmental accountability bill to date. New York should be next.
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Opinion: When NYC floods, will our schools stay afloat?
Why our leaders need to prepare for the impending consequences of climate change.
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COMMENTARY: Why police should be trained and prepared to protect children from trauma when their parents are arrested
Partnering with community based organizations, law enforcement agencies can meet the state’s new accreditation standard for safeguarding kids.
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Commentary: Hakeem Jeffries’ socialist problem
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries can’t defeat the Democratic Socialists of America, and they can’t defeat him, leading to an uncomfortable stasis.
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OPINION: Why the 90% deserve a hand up, not a handout
Here’s how a non-profit works with high-potential entrepreneurs to make America a land of opportunity for all.
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Opinion: New York has a long way to go on wrongful convictions
Legislation approved by the state Senate and Assembly would create a working pathway to exoneration in our state.
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Opinion: Out from under a rock
The Adams administration has repeatedly delayed notifying the public of potential hazards.
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Opinion: It’s time to pay construction workers what they deserve
The Fair Share Act is the way to get there.
Immigration
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Opinion: How immigrants sparked an upstate resurgence
Rochester, Syracuse, Utica and other cities have come roaring back – and none of this would have been possible without new immigrants arriving in our communities.
Technology
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Opinion: Closing the broadband adoption gap in New York
More than 97% of households in the state now have access to broadband, but many still can’t afford it.
Nonprofits
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Are nonprofits the permanent government of New York City?
Current and former executives, as well as others in high-ranking positions in philanthropy and government, weigh in on the question, holding organizations accountable and more.
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Opinion: Congress must act to guarantee funding for child care in New York
The government shutdown could imperil billions of dollars of federal funding necessary to keep New York’s child care system afloat.
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Opinion: Let upstate cities choose overdose prevention centers
When facing an overdose crisis of this magnitude, municipalities should have every option on the table.
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