Opinion Archives - Page 176 of 191

Libraries and City Schools Need a Closer Partnership

The author suggests that underutilized hours at branch libraries overlap with times when neighborhood schools could use more and better-equipped space.

In Depth Opinion

Improving Neighborhood Nutrition Requires More Than Food

A new initiative will couple efforts to improve the supply of healthy food with community development that strengthens residents’ ability to afford a more nutritious lifestyle.

Housing and Homelessness NYCHA Opinion

How to Keep the Public in Public Housing

Mayor de Blasio’s move to cut fees the city charges NYCHA is just one step toward making public housing vibrant and sustainable in New York.

Government Opinion

De Blasio Must Get Youth Engaged in Civics

The mayor’s progressive agenda will be incomplete unless he attacks the growing disengagement of New York’s citizens—starting with these five steps to get young people excited about democracy.

Housing and Homelessness Opinion

HPD Responds to Criticism of Project Linked to Deputy Mayor

The agency says The Bradford, which serves families making up to $194,000, was a wise use of resources to achieve income diversity and supply affordable housing to under-served income groups.

Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Pricey Building Raises Questions for De Blasio Housing Plan

A development that used generous subsidies and largely offered high-rent units represents the kind of deal the mayor’s affordable housing initiative ought to avoid.

Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Arguments Against Rent Regs are Vacant of Facts

Some say New York could relieve high rents by removing rent regulations. And other people say the world is flat.

Government Opinion

Making NYC's Machinery Work

As a new team prepares to take over the NYC Mayor’s Office of Operations, a former staffer there offers some words of advice.

Government Opinion

The Art of Losing an Election

Four years after coming close to upsetting an incumbent, what led a Brooklyn activist to stay on the sidelines? And what does that choice say about the risks and rewards…

Housing and Homelessness Opinion

A Memorial Day for the Homeless

The longest night of the year is also a day to remember people who died on the street.

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