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Opinion: It’s Time to Finish Bushwick Inlet Park

“Without committing to finishing the park, a mayoral approval of Monitor Point sends a clear message: the city will continue to collect on private development while deferring its public obligations.”

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Opinion

Opinion: Washington Heights is Being Gentrified. Here’s How Mayor Mamdani Can Help.

“When affordability is treated as a real, immediate need, these policies can do more than just manage displacement. They can help communities stay rooted in places like Washington Heights.”

Immigration Justice Opinion Politics

Opinion: New York Cannot Protect Immigrants with Half Measures

“When communities understand that a single arrest, even one resolved in court, can trigger a handoff to ICE, trust collapses. Survivors of domestic violence hesitate to seek support. Parents avoid…

Climate and Environment Government Health Opinion

Opinion: New York City Needs an Office of Circularity

“Beyond doing less harm, an Office of Circularity could actively do good by recirculating usable items to New Yorkers in need, creating local green jobs and building community, all while…

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Opinion

Opinion: What a Model of NYC Reveals About Our Housing Crisis

“I was shocked at how vividly the contrast of the city’s low and high density came to life when I visited the new exhibit at the Museum of the City…

Government Health Opinion

Opinion: Give New York Families The Truth About What’s On Their Plates

“When unhealthy options dominate and nutrition information is limited, families face steeper barriers to making healthier choices or finding better options at all.”

Government Health Opinion

Opinion: Why Culturally Informed Health Care Matters in February—And All Year Long

“New York City’s health system still does not consistently meet Black communities where they are, especially when people need coordinated, ongoing support.”

Government Health Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: The Mayor Wants to Adopt a Cat. Half of New Yorkers Can’t Afford One.

“New York City is facing a growing pet affordability crisis, one that is threatening to get worse,” writes Will Zweigart, director of the nonprofit Flatbush Cats. “Mayor Mamdani has an…

Government Immigration Justice Opinion

Opinion: New York Can Lead on Immigrant Protections, With Hochul’s Leadership

“During last year’s legislative session, the New York for All Act gained significant traction from the Legislature but ultimately did not pass,” the author writes. “What we need is the…

Education Government Opinion

Opinion: Universal Child Care Must Work for the Providers Who Make It Possible

“The child care industry requires an immediate jumpstart to support this expansion. Incentives for entry-level employees can balance the low-wages and school debt that come with being a teacher.”

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