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Wanted: A Chancellor Equal To The Challenge

In this op-ed, the head of the City Council’s education committee lists the qualifications of a New York City schools chancellor—and argues that Cathleen Black does not meet them.

Opinion

The Case For Cathie Black

Amid mounting criticism of Mayor Bloomberg’s pick of Cathie Black to head the city’s schools, three former mayors, a bevy of business leaders and the administration itself mount a defense.

Government Opinion

Living Dangerously … at the Library?

In the age of the Internet and an era of shrinking government budgets, are public libraries worth taxpayers’ dollars. A conservative policy analyst—and former library worker—says “yes.”

Government Opinion

Vote 'No' On A Mayoral Power Grab

New York City’s 17-year term limits saga continues with a ballot question in Tuesday’s election. But the more obscure Question 2 might be more important—and perilous.

Government Opinion

Election Day Choice: 'Yes' Or 'No' On Ballot Questions?

The chair of the city’s charter revision commission weighs in on the two questions that face voters on Tuesday. Add your voice to the discussion.

Economy Opinion

Opinion: Small Businesses Suffer Under A Businessman Mayor

As City Limits reports on the plight of small businesses in the five boroughs, a lobbyist for small firms blames the struggle mostly on Mayor Bloomberg.

In Depth Opinion

Improving SNAP, Improving Lives: The Case For Healthier Food Stamps

The city’s social services commissioner makes the case for prohibiting the use of food stamp benefits to buy sugary drinks.

Economy Opinion

Business Owner: Paid Sick Leave Bill Not Bad Medicine

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn says she killed a bill requiring paid sick leave out of concern for small businesses. But at least one store owner says the idea would…

Opinion

City Should Be Cautious About Synthetic Turf

Our athletic fields must be safe and must not adversely impact the health of those using them, says the City Councilmember who chairs the Council’s Parks and Recreation Committee.

Government Opinion

Not All 9-11 Families Oppose The Mosque

In the arguments over the “Ground Zero mosque”—which is not just a mosque and not at Ground Zero—the feelings of 9-11 families are not monolithic.

Opinion

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