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Opinion: A Bold New Blueprint for Universal Child Care in NYC

“My plan would use a $500 million investment from our city’s pension funds—a smart, long-term real estate investment—to finance the expansion of child care facilities across the five boroughs.”

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Opinion: Mayoral Candidates—It’s Time for NYC’s Elite to Live for the People, Not off the People

“As the race for who will be the next mayor takes shape, the city lies at the intersection of vast private wealth and public squalor. We need to hear who…

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Opinion: Investing in New York’s Healthcare Future is a Sacred Duty

“As spiritual advisors and community leaders, we are called to speak to the holistic well-being of those we serve. The city’s future depends on continued investment in healthcare facilities that…

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Opinion: The City Charter Has Shaped NYC for Over a Century—Speak Up!

“We need even more voices, from every borough and background, to help shape this charter review.”

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Opinion: Protecting New York’s Most Vulnerable From Federal Attacks

“The Trump administration’s scare tactics have been so ruthless that they have successfully inhibited those in need from seeking social service providers, leaving them further isolated and at-risk.”

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Opinion: A Balanced Approach to Street Vending

“In a time when immigrants and workers are targeted by executive orders at both the city and federal levels, it is crucial that the New York City Council do everything…

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Opinion: To Accelerate NY’s Climate Progress, Pass a Clean Fuel Policy

“New York can forge ahead by adopting a Clean Fuel Standard (CFS). It’s a proven, market-driven strategy for rapidly decarbonizing transportation at minimal public expense.”

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Opinion: Mayor Adams’ Tax Lien Sale Task Force is Failing NYC Tenants and Homeowners

“Mayor Adams’ Task Force has an opportunity to ease New York City’s perpetual affordable housing crisis and promote permanently affordable housing. The question is, will he choose Wall Street and…

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Opinion: The Housing & Zoning Tools NYC Needs to Fix What’s Broken

“We need to reverse the tide now—not in some imagined future—by building new affordable homes, reclaiming neglected properties, and defending our public assets from federal threats.”

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Opinion: How 800 Homes in Desirable Communities Could Disrupt a System-to -Homelessness Pipeline

“A stable and safe home can bend the arc of their lives, empowering them to secure steady employment and earn money and save. These 800 homes represent 800 opportunities to…

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