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Opinion: Unearthing the NYPD’s Secrets

“We need transparency to deter government abuses of these dangerous technologies and hold governments accountable when they break the law. Yet, many government agencies, including NYPD, refuse to provide this…

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Opinion

Opinion: Build Housing Where We Need it Most

“Allowing new housing development—in conjunction with other measures to protect tenants and make New York more affordable—is how our city can survive and thrive in the years to come.”

Government Health Opinion

Opinion: As NYS Faces Budget Deficit, Protect the Health Care Approaches That Work

“During times of austerity, there are always some who wish to undermine [Managed Long Term Care (MLTC)] programs. That would be extremely detrimental for tens of thousands of vulnerable New…

Economy Education Government Opinion

Opinion: Defend, Don’t Defund, NYC’s Community Schools

“These schools represent an inclusive model of education, one that seamlessly integrates schools with the broader community network and thus merits a dedicated, reliable funding stream.”

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: How a Writing Program Helped Homeless New Yorkers

“When neighbors have the chance to connect across housing status, it makes all of us and our neighborhoods kinder and stronger. It allows us all to learn from each other…

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Universal Housing Vouchers are Key to Ending a National Crisis

“Fully funding Section 8 to establish a Universal Housing Voucher program will clear the way to reduce spending on everything from health care to food security, and set a course…

Climate and Environment Government Opinion Politics

Opinion: Mayor Adams, Don’t Trash Our Parks

“While these budget cuts will impact every park and every New Yorker across the city, there’s no secret who will be most impacted: New Yorkers who don’t have resources and…

Education Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion Transportation

Opinion: To Boost Attendance, Make School the Place to Be

“When schools take collective ‘ownership’ of chronically absent children and commit to finding out why they’re not in school, it makes a difference.”

Economy Justice Labor Opinion

Opinion: Clean Slate Act is a Boon to Labor and NY’s Economy

“In states that have already enacted similar laws, the benefits are clear: employment rates and wages go up when conviction records are sealed … Clean Slate will provide a significant…

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Four Bills Awaiting Hochul’s Signature Would Ease NY’s Housing Crisis

“A crucial part of solving the housing crisis is retaining the rent-stabilized housing stock that exists. By signing S2980, S2943, S1684 and S995, Gov. Hochul would keep more rent stabilized…

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