Op-eds by stakeholders, policymakers and other citizens of New York
’50-a prevents the public disclosure of a police officer’s personnel records, even if those records reflect police misconduct. It is arguably one of the worst police secrecy laws in the country.’
‘It’s somewhat counter-intuitive to suggest that, in order to help the park’s wildlife, we must resist the urge to feed them, but we’re not currently doing them any favors by continuing to do so.’
‘We’re cosponsoring legislation that will reform the Cooperative / Condominium Property Tax Abatement by ending tax breaks for luxury owners who don’t need them.’
‘Ranked Choice Voting is a simple but powerful change to our election system that will ensure those elected to office have the support of a majority of their electorate—and are responsible to a broad base, not just the loudest few.’
‘I’m a sex worker and an undocumented immigrant. I want decriminalization.’
‘CLTs won’t be able to achieve their potential without meaningful support from our city government.’
New York City’s schools are among the nation’s most segregated. But in a few places at least, teachers, administrators, parents and teachers are having uncomfortable conversations about race and privilege.
The consensus is growing that we want fewer cars, especially in Manhattan, and more places where it’s comfortable to walk and bike. Against that stands multibillion-dollar ride-hailing companies, the AV industry and the modern manifestation of ‘Organized Motordom.’
Prostitution is referred to as ‘the oldest profession’ and a ‘victimless crime.’ It is neither.
‘Unfair lending practices are not the only way the industry profits from low-income drivers.’