Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: For a healthier city, New York must pass the Community Land Act
Here’s how this transformational legislation can deliver environmental, health and housing equity.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Why won't Albany support building green space on the BQE?
Williamsburg could get 3.5 acres of green space – but only if New York state finally stands up against the racist legacy of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
Opinion
Opinion
Commentary: Jamaal Bowman is Eric Adams' political nightmare
He doesn't live in New York City (yet), but Rep. Jamaal Bowman could be a real threat to Eric Adams in the 2025 mayoral primary.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: There were a few notable outcomes from the sleepy 2023 primary
Consultants, among other observers, weigh in on the takeaways and trends from the recent contest.
Commentary
Opinion
Commentary: Fatal Port Newark fire exposes regional dysfunction
A look at why the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey’s reliance on local fire companies to battle such blazes may not be enough.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The New York City Council must override Adams' vetoes and increase housing voucher access
Significant policy reforms for addressing the homelessness crisis are at stake.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Restoring cuts to NYCHA’s Vacant Unit Readiness Program
The Adams administration’s proposed cuts would have left thousands of NYCHA units vacant in the middle of a housing crisis.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Mayor Adams, protect our city by funding our parks
Chronic underfunding is disproportionately affecting low-income communities, whose parks depend solely on public funding.
Opinion
Personality
Commentary: Remembering Dick Ravitch, New York's civic treasure
Ravitch was the most consequential New York public servant in the past five decades. His life exemplifies the true meaning of “giving back.”
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: To address NYC’s growing housing crisis, the city must fully fund the Anti-Harassment and Tenant Protection Program
The little-known AHTP program provides funds to legal service providers to help New Yorkers get repairs, stop tenant harassment and stay in their homes.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Get ready for the return of the ‘unexpected voter’
These are the ones who actually show up at the ballot box, and who aren’t part of targeted campaign promotions
Housing
Opinion
Opinion: Albany, stop making excuses for keeping basement homes unsafe
Here are the facts that debunk myths about these dwellings
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Teacher training essential for new NYC reading reforms to succeed
Rigorous coaching and mentoring programs are also needed
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: A smart city is an equitable city
New York City is hosting Smart City Expo USA in October.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York must say no to social media surveillance
With just three words – “Accept friend request” – covert cops can surveil your most private and unfiltered communications, putting youth of color at risk.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York City should move its municipal elections to even-numbered years
The shift is the easiest way to increase voting for key city offices
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Albany must step up for essential retail workers
A package of bills designed to protect and empower employees at stores throughout our community should pass before the end of this legislative session.
Immigration
Opinion
Opinion: The collusion between police and ICE denies immigrant New Yorkers their human rights and humanity
Here’s my personal story and why the New York For All Act should be signed into law
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Tenant protections can't wait another year
To truly stand up for working-class New Yorkers, lawmakers must pass “good cause” eviction.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The real tragedy in workplace deaths? Some lives are worth more than others
New York must pass the Grieving Families Act to fix its outdated and discriminatory wrongful death law.
Almost There!
Help us tailor content specifically for you: