Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Making homeownership affordable again through zoning

We need a zoning incentive that specifically encourages the development of affordable co-ops and condominiums, not just rental stock.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: City & State’s double magazine cover is on fire

We couldn’t resist updating the design of our Eric Adams issue after the mayor’s unprecedented indictment.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: NYC’s for-hire drivers are on the brink. Let’s give them a lifeline.

The city’s excessive insurance requirements are bankrupting taxi and rideshare drivers.

Nonprofits

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Opinion: Ending food waste and the cycle of hunger – it can be done

Sharing Excess redistributes food that would otherwise go to waste to communities in need.

Nonprofits

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Opinion: It’s time for Hochul to unpause congestion pricing

We’re suing Gov. Kathy Hochul because her reckless decision to pause congestion pricing threatens our state’s climate goals.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: The rats don’t run the city, the cops do

Eric Adams’ priority as mayor, thus far, has been restoring the NYPD to strength after years of poor morale and a mass exodus of officers.

Commentary

Opinion

Commentary: What will be this year’s ‘October Surprise’?

As Halloween approaches, elected leaders and political campaigns are spooked about the potential of new revelations to alter the presidential race.

Opinion

Opinion

Commentary: New York City politicians have changed their tune when it comes to migrants

Who would have thought the days of Democrats taking a pro-immigrant stand would end, leaving right-wing interests to dictate a false narrative.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: The MTA is committed to accessibility

Two years after a landmark ADA settlement, the MTA has made real progress on making subway stations accessible to all.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: Jessica Ramos makes a timely announcement

The state senator wants to be New York’s first Latina mayor in a city that’s desperate for Hispanic leaders, especially after the resignation of NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Oh, brother!

In New York City politics, it might be safer to be an only child.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: Mayor Eric Adams’ ‘Hector LaSalle’ moment

The mayor insists that the City Council must approve Randy Mastro, his nominee to be the city’s next corporation counsel, but the council is more than just a rubber stamp.

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Opinion: We do divorce wrong

The best way to protect against the harm of a marital split is not to push people to stay married at all costs, but instead to create legal systems that ensure a breakup is quick, simple and fair.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Swimming resources are essential for our communities of color

Expanding access to swimming lessons will prevent tragedies and ensure that every New Yorker has the skills needed to stay safe in and around water.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Celebrating New York’s commitment to young men of color

As a Latino man raising an adopted Black son, I know firsthand the transformative power of representation and mentorship for young men of color.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Facilitating democracy during detention

Most people detained in jail still have the right to vote. To help them exercise that right, we brought voter registration forms and absentee ballots to our local jail.