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Opinion: As Times Square Makes a Comeback, It’s Time to Help Those Still Struggling

‘Many vulnerable individuals experiencing homelessness or in need of other services are shuttled into the criminal justice system in a cruel and costly revolving door, often leaving them rightfully distrustful…

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Shaun Donovan Praises Atlantic Yards, But It’s No Model Housing Partnership

A 2005 media event promised more affordability than what’s been produced. The next mayor may face tough decisions, as 876 more income-linked units must be built in four years.

Economy Education Government Opinion

Opinion: NYC’s Recovery Hinges on How We Treat Our Children. Our Next Mayor Must Focus on Their Future.

‘Unless New York’s next mayor steps up to address the barrage of crises facing New York’s children, an already untenable situation is on track to become much, much worse.’

Economy Government Opinion

Opinion: If South Bronxites Want Change, We Need to Turnout on Primary Day

‘The South Bronx needs a mayor and a borough president who will fight for our values and prioritize our needs without excuses or distractions. The South Bronx has power, but…

Government Justice Opinion

Opinion: It’s Time for State Lawmakers to Reform NY’s Severe Parole System

‘New York State sends more people to prison for parole rule violations than any other state in the country – and sends Black New Yorkers back to prison for these…

Economy Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Use NYC’s Public Pension Funds to Supercharge Affordable Housing Production and Preservation

‘The next mayor and comptroller can speed New York City’s recovery by working with public employee pension funds to increase investment in affordable housing, as they have in response to…

Economy Government Health Opinion

Opinion: Addressing New York’s Systemic Inequities Will Be Core to its COVID Recovery

‘We cannot repeat the mistakes of the past, where recoveries after the Great Recession, the Sept. 11 attacks, and the early 90s recession exacerbated systemic inequities rather than addressing them.…

Government Health Opinion

Opinion: New York’s COVID Recovery Must Include a Universal, People-First Healthcare System

Passing the New York Health Act — which would provide universal, guaranteed healthcare and already has majority support in both the State Senate and the Assembly — will fundamentally…

Education Government Opinion

Opinion: Mayoral Candidates Must Commit To Financial Literacy Education For Youth

‘The pandemic has widened the gap between young people with the educational and support systems they need and those without, making the issue of unequal opportunity ever more urgent.’

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: NYC’s Next Mayor Should Commit to Upholding the Right to Shelter

‘The right to shelter provides unshakeable protections for those who would otherwise have no choice but to sleep on the street. Threats to the right to shelter by New York…

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