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CityViews: Looking for the Perfect Employees? Partner with Community Colleges

‘The biggest impact in closing the skills gap will ultimately come from businesses partnering directly with local community colleges on workforce development programs.’

Opinion

CityViews: Addressing Trauma is Key to Stopping Violence on Rikers and in the Jails That Will Replace It

‘We must recognize that the culture of violence exists on Rikers Island – and will continue to exist in the new borough facilities that will be built – if concrete…

Health Opinion

CityViews: The Fight Against Maternal Mortality Starts With Listening

Every year in New York City, more than 3,000 women experience a life-threatening event during childbirth, and about 30 women die from a pregnancy-related cause.

NYCHA Opinion

CityViews: Abolish NYCHA? No Way!

‘The best solution is the most obvious one: Start investing in public housing again.’

Opinion

CityViews: De Blasio Can Fulfill his Progressive Promise by Retooling his Housing Plan

‘In many of the nation’s big cities, hunger and homelessness remain rampant. But given that Mayor de Blasio is enacting so many progressive policies to combat poverty, why are these…

Opinion

CityViews: New Yorkers Have the Power to Stop Climate Change

‘Here are just a few of the steps the average New Yorker can take that will reduce CO2 emissions and get us on the path to Drawdown.’

Opinion

CityViews: From Haitian Immigrants to High-School Athletes, Carlucci Backs His District

‘We know there is so much more to do to help our schools, but the person who secured $1 million for a new roof at East Ramapo High School and…

Opinion

CityViews: A Determined Teacher Challenges a Former IDC Member in Rockland County

‘Hopes are high for grassroots crowdfunded candidates to repeat the improbable victories seen this in New York City, Florida, Michigan and Massachusetts.’

Opinion

CityViews: Kavanaugh’s Nomination Raises the Stakes for Reproductive Rights in Thursday’s Primary

‘We desperately need leaders who understand the importance of these issues to our communities’ health, wellness, and empowerment.’

Opinion

CityViews: Stop the Reverse Robin Hood Tax Scheme Threatening Community Nonprofits

‘The situation at the Masjid Al Aman mosque is part of a pattern of treatment of the small organizations that serve as nerve centers for our communities by New York…

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