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Commentary: Hochul’s grandstanding isn’t doing Latinos any favors

At this point, there is no good outcome for the governor even if she rams her Court of Appeals nominee through the state Senate.

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Opinion: Thousands of NYCHA tenants forgotten under Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Residents in public housing deserve the same relief that millions of renters received across the state, but instead face mass evictions.

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Opinion: Thousands of NYCHA tenants forgotten under Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Residents in public housing deserve the same relief that millions of renters received across the state, but instead face mass evictions.

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Opinion: Casinos will do more harm than good in NYC

Contrary to popular belief, the social costs of these gambling establishments outweigh their supposed benefits of increased jobs and economic development claimed by pro-casino advocates.

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Opinion: New York’s answer to the eviction crisis triggered by COVID-19 needs a successor

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which is set to close its application process Jan. 20, helped renters and landlords alike.

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Opinion: Why the Cablevision case is valid argument against LaSalle

This poorly done decision alone is disqualifying for anyone seeking to sit on our state’s top court.

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Opinion: NYC’s residential floor area ratio cap must go

Restricting building density isn’t helping to speed up housing production.

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Opinion: Public banks can help New York meet its ambitious climate goals

Such institutions are created by governments and charted to serve the public interest, rather than propping up harmful industries.

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Opinion: Minimum wage proposal for NYC app-based food delivery workers raises concerns

The data backing minimum pay rules has several red flags and needs a closer look to ensure workers’ interests are fairly represented.

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Opinion: Don’t judge LaSalle before giving him a state Senate confirmation hearing

The judicial nominee deserves a chance to talk about his record in the face of criticism that has labeled him too conservative.

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Opinion: New York finally has momentum on housing and it’s time for a breakthrough

We need a comprehensive statewide strategy that sets clear expectations for where and how much we need to build.

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Opinion: Passing the Grieving Families Act will drive up insurance rates for all

The legislation awaiting Gov. Kath Hochul’s signature would be a reckless departure from the current law.

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Opinion: Proposed parks legislation points to path forward on capital process reform

The measures would unlock much-needed community open space across the city and save the Parks Department millions of dollars.

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Opinion: New York urgently needs medication abortion on its college campuses

Passing legislation to require pill distribution in public universities can relieve the pressure on clinical abortion providers and remove barriers to access for students.

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Opinion: Southern Brooklyn deserves better than Ari Kagan

The New York City Council Member who left the Democratic Party to join the GOP let his campaign staff and supporters down.

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Opinion: Why occupant density and better data should be included into NYC’s Local Law 97

As New Yorkers are working from home in the Big Apple, it is crucial this law calculate the varying occupant density of buildings when assessing their carbon performance and caps on emissions.

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Opinion: Congress’ last chance to feed hungry kids

New York’s congressional delegation should seize the moment to restore lapsed aid programs, pull kids out of poverty and put food on the table for millions of our neighbors across the state.

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Opinion: Funding safety net hospitals must be a priority in next legislative session

With budget season approaching, Albany should prioritize creating a sustainable and equitable payment structure for these institutions.