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Opinion: U.S. Democrats Have the Power to Deliver Citizenship for New Yorkers Like Me

‘I marched alongside thousands of people to send an unequivocal message to Democrats in Congress, including my own representative Sen. Chuck Schumer, that they make the rules, not the parliamentarian.…

Economy Education Opinion

Opinion: How NYC Families Can Donate Their Pandemic Food Benefits

‘If our most affluent public school families choose to donate the value of their P-EBT card, New York City charities could reap as much as $150 million.’

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Opinion: Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Provide Essential Care to NY’s Underserved

‘The continued expansion and funding of CCBHCs is not guaranteed, despite bipartisan support, and the pandemic will continue to fuel mental health and addiction crises.’

Economy Government Opinion

Opinion: Pandemic-Suffering New Yorkers Need the American Families Plan

‘I voted for Donald Trump, yet I still firmly believe that it’s the government’s responsibility to create jobs and ensure an affordable cost of living for hard-working Americans. It’s time…

Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: It’s Time to Prioritize Older Adults in NYC Housing

‘The cost is too high not to fund safety modifications to our housing stock. Older adults who can’t afford modifications, such as grab bars or no step entrances, must choose…

Education Opinion

Opinion: As a New Pandemic School Year Begins in NYC, Digital Learning is Key

‘It is unacceptable for NYC schools to continue to expect students to succeed knowing that access to reliable internet connection and devices still remains spotty at best.’

Government Opinion

Opinion: NYC Needs a New Metric for Warning Residents About Deadly Storms

‘Unlike with heat and cold, there are no clear standards in New York for triggering an emergency notification around rain, and no clear steps in place to ensure the most…

Government Opinion Transportation

Opinion: City and State Leaders Fail to Protect New Yorkers from Auto Violence

‘The loss of an innocent baby as well as five other individuals in just one weekend is more heartbreaking evidence that New York City’s lame efforts to protect its people…

Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: In NYC Land Use Debates, YIMBYs and NIMBYs Can Find Common Ground

‘Our city has long suffered from a lack of housing and mistrust from our elected officials. But by reaching out to people who disagree and remain circumspect of city proposals,…

Education Government Opinion

Opinion: This Year, NYC Schools Must Invest in Language Access to Help Immigrant Students Catch Up

‘Limited English Proficient (LEP) parents have a legal right to have access to information in their preferred languages. This is not an optional service for the NYC Department of Education,…

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