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Opinion: NYC’s Segregation Was Carefully Planned. Its Integration Must Also Be.

‘Only a comprehensive planning process with stated equity goals can provide the environment, structure, and scope for analyzing the thousands of considerations and tradeoffs that will get us to a…

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Opinion: NYC Can’t Close Rikers Until Albany Fixes Parole

‘With over 600 people held on technical parole violations at Rikers every day, it is time we recognize that the system is not working.’

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Opinion: Public Works Legislation Will Harm Minority-Owned Businesses

Instead of regressive policies such as S.1947/A.1261 that have the potential to irreparably harm communities of color, lawmakers should be focusing on increasing access to the industry for MWBEs and…

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Opinion: More than the Bronx at Stake with Race to Fill Serrano’s Seat

The next representative of the 15th Congressional District could be a strong voice for Puerto Rico – or not.

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Opinion: Trump Admin’s Latest Anti-Immigrant Proposal Would Harm Thousands of Legal Residents

‘According to HUD’s own estimate, more than 55,000 deeply poor children—all American citizens or lawful permanent residents—will be evicted from subsidized housing for which they are eligible.’

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Opinion: Mr. Mayor, it’s Time to Play Fair for Parks

‘Parks are critical urban infrastructure. Parks don’t just make New York City tolerable – they make it livable. They are the soul of our city. And they are at a…

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Opinion: Amazon Deal’s Collapse Shows the Work Big Tech Must Do in NYC

Big Tech can succeed here, but only if its presence benefits all New Yorkers.

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Opinion: After Amazon, in Defense of the Tax Breaks that Make NYC Work

‘As a city and state, we need to be cognizant that losing corporate tax credits would affect many of the things that make New York City what it is. Most…

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Opinion: Stop Pitting Home-Care Workers Against Employers

State regulations force workers to accept dire wages, and it’s time for the state to take responsibility for covering these costs and rectifying a system it has neglected for decades.

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Analysis: Will Something Good Come Out of De Blasio’s Run for President?

The big question isn’t whether de Blasio can win or why he’s even running. It’s what his national candidacy means for the city.

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