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Opinion: NYCHA’s Memorandum of Misunderstanding

‘In 1992, NYCHA authored a Memorandum of Understanding declaring its commitment to, and outlining a practice of, involving tenants and resident associations in its decision-making, ensuring that changes are made…

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Opinion: Cuomo Shouldn’t Let a Monopoly Decide the Fate of the Williams Pipeline

‘Given the potential impact, the burden of proof should be on the private utilities claiming that the pipeline is needed, not on public non-profits and independent researchers, who have already…

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Opinion: Tightening Rent Regs Won’t Ease the Housing Crisis, But These Steps Would

‘In an attempt to tackle the affordability crisis, lawmakers are irrationally focusing not on the macro forces that are making the city so expensive, but on the individuals and companies…

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Opinion: The False Choice Behind the Elizabeth Garden Housing Scheme

‘In spite of this fierce debate, both sides were still asking the same question: Why can’t we just have both, housing and garden?’

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Opinion: NYC Must Keep Workers in Mind as it Revamps Commercial-Waste System

‘The City Council is about to consider a bill to create commercial-waste zones, and if they do it right, the policy can really help protect those of us on the…

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Opinion: City’s Commitment to Diverse Seniors is Unprecedented

The commissioner of the city’s Department for the Aging writes: ‘One thing is clear: We share the same unwavering commitment to supporting older New Yorkers as they age in place…

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Opinion: The Rx for Diversifying Medicine is Harder Work by Schools and Doctors

‘We can help to build diversity in the health care workforce and insure culturally competent care for all, but we must address the needs of low-income students.’

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Opinion: For Resilient, Reliable Transport Across the City, Look No Further Than Ferries

‘Like any two-year-old, the city’s ferry service has had growing pains, but let’s not throw the baby out with the river water.’

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Opinion: De Blasio’s Housing Plan is Neither Affordable Nor Fair

‘The de Blasio administration has had the tools at its disposal to produce more deeply affordable housing for New York City’s poorer residents, who are disproportionately black and Latino.’

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Opinion: The Bronx Must Develop Not Just Buildings, But Middle-Class Jobs, Too

‘We’ve noticed how recent rezoning efforts in low-income neighborhoods have failed to benefit long-term residents and community members. Those are disturbing trends the Bronx should make every effort to avoid,…

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