Op-eds by stakeholders, policymakers and other citizens of New York. Want to submit an opinion piece? Email: Jeanmarie@citylimits.org.
“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.”
“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.”
“Proposals in Congress and public comments from the incoming administration give us every reason to fear that federal leaders will target programs that fight hunger for cuts.”
“We have to wonder if inhaling what likely was lead dust will threaten our health in years to come. It is urgent that measures be adopted to ensure a lead dust-free environment for tenants and their children.”
“Simply put, we cannot adopt our way out of this crisis. It requires the facilitation of affordable, accessible veterinary care, and it demands that New York City officials assume their share of responsibility for overpopulation control as mandated by city code.” Violet Mendelsund/Mayoral Photo OfficeA cat adoption event at City Hall in 2022. CityViews are readers’ opinions, not those of City Limits. Add your voice today!
“This solar program is a game changer: it will reduce harmful air pollution, fight climate change, and create high-quality jobs installing and maintaining solar panels.”
“There are many factors at play, including the unfavorable economics of running a child care business, keeping many potential providers from opening or expanding.”
“Our city faces historic threats from climate change, rising social inequality, and major cuts to federal funding. Now, more than ever, we need to modernize our outdated private sanitation system.”
“Right now, working families like us are footing the bill for the billions in damages caused by these climate disasters, while the fossil fuel companies sowing climate misinformation and poisoning the planet make record profits.”
“To achieve an equitable school system, we must unite and build a coalition stronger than those who would seek to frighten and silence us. More parents must step up to run for the community board to create a multitude of voices and perspectives.”
“Can I love and support a family member who was harmed by someone experiencing homelessness and also be against the unnecessary and unjust killing of an unhoused person?”
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