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Opinion: Congress Eliminated SNAP-Ed. Here’s What it Will Mean for New Yorkers.

“Without access to nutritious food, New Yorkers are at risk of rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and other preventable illnesses—and, our city’s children are affected the most. Their academic performance,…

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Opinion

Opinion: EDC’s Plan for Red Hook is a Boon for Developers

“The problem with EDC’s plan is that most Red Hook residents were never given an opportunity to have in-depth discussions, backed by independent technical research and assistance, about the future…

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Opinion: A Housing Blueprint for New York

“My comprehensive housing initiative—called the ‘Blueprint for New York’—proposes the addition of over 50,000 units annually, with a groundbreaking approach to affordability: setting rents at 25 percent of each borough’s…

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Opinion: NYC’s Next Mayor Can Make a Clean Energy Grid a Reality

“Right now, New York City’s energy grid is working overtime to keep up with demand that is rising more quickly by the day because of electric devices, electric vehicles, and AI.…

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Opinion: It’s Time for NYC to Appoint a Heat Czar

“Heat is an infrastructure problem, an economic problem, a policy problem, a community problem, and a health problem. It requires a coordinated approach on all these fronts.”

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Opinion: Street-Smart Strategies for NYC’s Small Business Future

“We must confront a basic but often overlooked truth: supporting small businesses means investing in the commercial districts they rely on.”

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Opinion: The Urgency Of Preserving Low- And Moderate-Income Rent Stabilized Housing

"The combination of tightening rents and diminished safety net programs has precipitated a slow but accelerating deterioration of this 'naturally occurring' affordable housing." A rent-stabilized building in the Bronx. (Photo…

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Latino Voters and the Political Earthquake in New York

“To the Democratic and Republican establishments, especially those gearing up for re-election next year, I would say: pay attention to the Mamdani campaign. It seems many Latinos are, and they…

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Opinion: It’s time to Cap Pollution, Lower Energy Bills, and Invest in NY’s Future

“Through cap and invest, we can both clean up our air and create consistent revenue that invests in our communities and puts money back into New Yorkers’ pockets.”

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Opinion: Why NYC Must Fund Alternative to Incarceration & Reentry Programs

“We never turn people away, yet the demand consistently exceeds resources. Despite these challenges, our programs are proven to reduce recidivism, emergency room visits, and homelessness—at a fraction of the…

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