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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,…

Education Opinion

Opinion: Without Remote Option, NYC Schools Put Most Vulnerable Students and Staffers at Risk

‘The mayor and chancellor should spare us the optics of the “great comeback” and focus more on sparing the lives of those most at-risk.’

Government Opinion Transportation

Opinion: Now is the Time to Make the Gateway Program Happen

The economic case for investing in the Gateway Program is crystal clear. If we build, we would create over 70,000 jobs and generate over $19 billion in economic benefits. If…

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: NYC’s Next Mayor Should Prioritize Land Use and Zoning Projects

‘It’s crucial for the mayor to make difficult decisions about how certain neighborhoods are zoned and rezoned. He should have the courage of his convictions—and, where needed, be unafraid of…

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