Op-eds by stakeholders, policymakers and other citizens of New York. Want to submit an opinion piece? Email: Jeanmarie@citylimits.org.
“Redirecting our public funds to a public bank would enable the city to divest from banks that harm New Yorkers, and invest in tenant-owned housing, community land trusts, worker cooperative small businesses, and green energy projects—leveraging our tax dollars to strengthen communities rather than prey on them.”
“There is still much more work to be done to address our housing crisis. But the FARE Act is one significant step. It’s also a great example of what we can accomplish when tenants come together and advocate for policies that will make our lives easier.”
“Yes, we are seeing more people on the streets, and many of them are in crisis. But unless we deal with the root causes of homelessness, we are just going to be looking at a revolving door of incarceration and hospitalizations that only exacerbate the problem.”
“There is no comprehensive network of treatment courts in New York, and those that do exist are woefully underutilized. Far more people should be getting the genuine care and treatment that I got.”
“The money New York State invests to accelerate solar is missing the households and communities that need it the most.”
“No one in this state can afford to live on $170 per week. As a result of this frozen cap, thousands of women each year are pushing themselves to work so they can stay housed and put food on the table when their doctors are telling them they should stay home and rest.”
“With as much urgency as possible, the City Council must pass Intro. 214 to ensure that city agencies face consequences for conspiring with ICE. Anything less will result in historic levels of unwarranted expulsions of immigrant New Yorkers.”
“Providing legal support will likely result in an additional 53,000 New Yorkers being able to remain in their communities. And yet, the government is not required to give them a lawyer, even though the rulings of these cases can result in traumatizing, life-altering consequences.”
“Climate activists, especially young people, know we can’t wait four years to prevent the worst of the crisis. The longer we wait to act, the more politicians and corporations take away from the futures of people growing up right now.” Adi TalwarAn Earth Day rally in 2022. CityViews are readers’ opinions, not those of City Limits. Add your voice today!
“Ineffective technology and police violence is only a symptom of a larger problem of politicians claiming that these are what the average citizen needs to feel safe, rather than addressing the root causes that can produce real safety.”
“If the city is to remain a global leader in arts and culture, it must rethink its approach to helping cultural organizations and creative businesses thrive.”
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