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Shekar Krishnan

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Opinion: As NYC gets hotter, access to pools is more important than ever

As New Yorkers face record-breaking temperatures, pools are becoming a necessity for public health, not a luxury.

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Opinion: Mayor Adams, it’s time to protect immigrant street vendors

No one should be sent to jail or put at risk of immigration consequences for serving tamales, halal food or fresh fruit to New Yorkers.

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Opinion: NYC must adequately fund its parks in the city budget

The City Council is calling for $65.7 million to be added to the Parks Department’s budget.

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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.

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Opinion: We must act now to improve access to New York City's early education system

The current enrollment set-up doesn’t do enough to inform parents about free child care and get kids in the city’s 3-K and pre-K programs.