Op-eds by stakeholders, policymakers and other citizens of New York. Want to submit an opinion piece? Email: Jeanmarie@citylimits.org.
“Attorneys serving the public interest are saddled not only with the constant stress of a demanding and under-appreciated profession, but also with the anxiety of whether they’ll be able to afford rising rent prices, inflation-impacted groceries, and hefty student loan payments each month.”
“Our state should be a leader in clean energy creation. Instead, because of government flip-flopping and cowardice, we cannot even stick to a plan of action.”
“A parade of mayors, Democrat and Republican, have also predominantly relied on the private sector over the past 40 years to address the city’s lack of affordable housing. Yet here we are, after spending billions of public dollars, arguably mired in a worsening crisis.”
“Without access to these decisions, lawmakers and the public are left with only anecdotal claims and selective narratives, often driven by the loudest opponents of [discovery] reform. The judicial record, which documents exactly how these cases unfold, is largely hidden from view.”
“While the focus has often been on new construction and cutting-edge green technologies, New York City’s existing buildings hold immense potential for environmental improvement.”
“Lack of transparency alone should have brought a rejection of the NYPD’s contract renewal with ShotSpotter. By renewing, NYPD agreed to open our pocketbooks once again with little in return, including the right to know the dangers we are truly propelling.”
“If the city fails to act this year, it will send an unmistakable message to public defenders and the New Yorkers they serve that their rights to due process, family integrity, safety, and freedom are not valued.”
“We need an all-hands-on-deck mentality to tackling quality of life issues, and the borough president should lead the charge.”
“New York’s proposed Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act offers a practical solution to two pressing challenges: preserving historic houses of worship and addressing the state’s severe housing crisis.”
“Community colleges remain a vital resource for students from all backgrounds, especially in New York, where they play a critical role in building the city’s workforce ecosystem.”
“Don’t throw out the baby with the bathwater. Give the congestion pricing program at least one full year to operate unfettered and then re-evaluate or make necessary adjustments where needed.”
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