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Opinion: Every Level of Government Must Step Up to Address Family Homelessness

‘We need to strengthen the safety-net for families at risk of homelessness, and make sure that even as people get jobs they don’t lose their rental assistance.’

Opinion: To Protect NY’s Immigrants, End Law Enforcement Cooperation with ICE

‘The New York for All Act would have prohibited state and local agencies, including peace officers and law enforcement, from sharing information with ICE to funnel immigrants into the detention…

Education Opinion

Opinion: Our Sons are Among NY’s 65K Ultra-Orthodox Children Lacking Secular Education

‘In high school, one of our boys is receiving zero secular education, and the other will experience the same once he reaches that age. By not addressing this educational neglect,…

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Opinion: I Interviewed for Andrew Yang’s Nonprofit. It Was Demoralizing.

‘After an exercise in which we innovated a refrigerator to alert users when their food had gone bad, they handed out note cards and asked each of us to write…

Government Justice Opinion

Opinion: NYC Budget Should Invest in Students’ Well-being, Not School Policing

‘Mayor Bill de Blasio’s executive budget proposal for the coming fiscal year, which includes plans to increase funding for school police, tells us that our city’s leaders care more about…

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: NYS Lawmakers Passed a Bill to Combat Wage Theft. Now Cuomo Must Sign It.

‘This legislation demonstrates to workers across the state, especially immigrant and non-union workers, that they are valued. These workers put everything on the line in support of our state’s ability…

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice Opinion

Opinion: NYC’s Next Mayor Needs to Revamp City Planning for Equity

‘Ensuring every New York City neighborhood has the same access and quality of life—whether you’re in Brownsville or the Upper West Side—will require a fair and comprehensive planning process.’

Housing and Homelessness Justice Opinion

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.’

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