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Opinion: Latino Voters Can Play Key Role in the Outcome of New York’s Most Contested Primary Race

"It is clear through a number of recent public polls that Latinos are mainly concerned about economic matters—specifically, the cost of living, adequate wages, and affordable housing." Jarrett Murphy Outside…

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion Politics

Opinion: Don’t Let Misconceptions Kill The Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act

“We don’t need to choose between landmarking and affordable housing. We can have both. I wrote this law to explicitly enshrine and protect existing landmarking processes across the state, protections…

Climate and Environment Government Opinion Transportation

Opinion: Let the Bronx Breathe—Address the Cross Bronx Expressway’s Impact on Asthma

"It is heartbreaking for us to see our patients struggling to breathe, knowing that their environment plays a role in their suffering—a factor beyond their control." Adi Talwar A view…

Government Immigration Justice Opinion

Opinion: ICE Detention Kills. New York Must End Its Complicity.

“President Biden’s failure to divest from for-profit detention centers during his presidential term should urge New York leaders to use their constitutional powers to stop state and local facilities from…

Economy Education Government Opinion

Opinion: Investing in Future New Yorkers With ‘Baby Bonds’

“With investments starting at just $1,000 per newborn, the next generation of New Yorkers will be better prepared to thrive.”

Government Justice Opinion

Opinion: Borough Jails Must Move Forward, With Guidance From Impacted People

“When the state takes away a person’s liberty, it bears a serious obligation to provide them proper care, and the built environment is a big part of that. Cutting our…

ARTS and CULTURE Government Opinion

Opinion: The Art of Participatory Budgeting

“By voting on The People’s Money, New Yorkers are not just selecting projects; they are participating in a shared vision for our city’s future.”

Government Health Opinion Politics

Opinion: Pushing for Answers About New York’s COVID Response

"Families like mine deserve more from our state leaders than platitudes and delayed, toothless studies. We deserve truth, transparency and real accountability." Adi Talwar A drive-through COVID testing site on…

Government Justice Opinion

Opinion: Safeguarding Children’s Right to Remain Silent in New York

“New York has an opportunity to become one of the first states to require that children speak with a lawyer before waiving their right to remain silent.”

Climate and Environment Government Opinion Transportation

Opinion: New York’s So-Called ‘Clean Fuel Standard’ Is Anything But

“If New York follows California’s lead on this, we risk running into one of the biggest concerns arising from the program—an oversupply of credits from renewable diesel and dairy biogas…

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