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Opinion: Graduating College is Hard Enough. Housing Insecurity Makes it Harder

“The Hope Center for College Community and Justice’s 2019 CUNY #RealCollege Survey found that 55 percent of students worry about where they will live, and 14 percent, or about 34,000…

Climate and Environment Government Justice Opinion

Opinion: Delivering on the Promise of a Renewable Rikers

“Every assessment and transfer deadline that passes without action delays the benefits of a transformed Rikers Island for all New Yorkers, especially those in the communities that have been directly…

Climate and Environment Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: As Hot Weather Returns, Our Homeless Neighbors Need Compassion

“New York City is preparing for its first official heatwave of this summer. And while many of us are able to stay inside, limit outside activities, and safely work from…

Government Opinion

Opinion: Helping More New Yorkers Access Crisis Respite Centers

“New York City and the rest of the nation continue to grapple with the failings of our mental health system that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Government Opinion Politics

Opinion: Trusted Relationships are the Secret Ingredient to Increased Voter Turnout

“An analysis of voter turnout by the New York City Campaign Finance Board found that from 2008 to 2018, only 3 percent of registered voters cast their vote in every…

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Can a Science-Based Approach Break the NIMBY-YIMBY Divide on Housing?

“Despite the growing consensus that New York must build its way out of the housing crisis, NIMBY voices continue to prevail over our state’s most powerful leaders from Governor Hochul…

Government Opinion Transportation

Opinion: A Critical Point for Penn Station’s Future

“This July is one of the most critical months in Penn Station’s 113-year history. Madison Square Garden’s lease over the station is up this month, and the Garden’s management is…

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion Politics

Opinion: Council Legislation Brings Us Closer to a Lead-Free NYC

“Getting lead out of our homes is a racial, economic, and environmental justice issue, and city leadership is obligated to do everything they can to end lead poisoning.”

Government Justice Opinion Transportation

Opinion: More Than 100 Children Have Died in NYC Traffic Crashes Since Vision Zero Launch

“After Cooper was killed, I wanted to believe that his death would have meaning. However, as I have watched 100 other children suffer a similar fate, I can’t help but…

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion Politics

Opinion: Setting the Record Straight on the Rent Guidelines Board Vote

“This was not a consensus choice. The mayor deliberately stacked the deck in favor of landlords and at the peril of tenants.”

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