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Opinion: Standing Up for Supportive Housing

“Despite its success, the creation of supportive housing has fallen far short of the need—in large part because of fierce resistance by local residents.”

Opinion: Students with Disabilities Deserve Fair Treatment, Not Suspensions

“A disciplinary removal represents a critical turning point in a student’s education, especially for those with disabilities. With proper advocacy, this moment can become an opportunity to reinvest in our…

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: The Problem Isn’t CityFHEPS

“Let’s not forget that the cost of vouchers represents people—people who can’t afford rent despite working full-time, people who without the voucher will become or remain homeless.”

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: The 100 Gold Street Land Grab

“At a base level, the next mayor has to use the city’s leverage in transactions involving public resources—especially land—to maximize public benefit, including deep and permanent housing affordability.”

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Opinion: Why the Electric School Bus Mandate is Essential for New York State

“The transition to electric school buses is not a matter of choice—it’s a matter of necessity for New York’s children, communities, and workers.”

Government Housing and Homelessness Immigration Justice Opinion

Opinion: Crippling Student Loan Debt Threatens the Work of New York’s Public Service Lawyers

“Attorneys serving the public interest are saddled not only with the constant stress of a demanding and under-appreciated profession, but also with the anxiety of whether they’ll be able to…

Government Opinion

Opinion: Fortifying NYC Against Droughts and Floods

“Embracing nature-based solutions, leaning on digital tools to power water management, replacing aging infrastructure, and, importantly, fostering collaboration between city agencies and private partners are essential to tackle these challenges…

Education Opinion

Opinion: Competent Grads Need Emotional Strength, Too

“The skills that help students develop and restore relationships, improve decision-making, solve problems and communicate effectively are social emotional skills. Let’s teach them.”

Government Opinion

Opinion: Why Latinx Mental Health Can’t Wait in New York City

“While nearly 30 percent of New Yorkers identify as Latinx, language barriers, cultural stigma, and the absence of bilingual providers have prevented countless individuals from receiving the help they require.…

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice Opinion

Opinion: Transforming Systems of Harm into Systems of Care for Black Families

“As public defenders working with parents in family court, we write during Black History Month to urge state legislators to pass a slate of legislation that informs, supports, and empowers…

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