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‘We’ve noticed how recent rezoning efforts in low-income neighborhoods have failed to benefit long-term residents and community members. Those are disturbing trends the Bronx should make every effort to avoid,…

ByMike Prohaska 1Comment

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Apr 2019

Opinion

Opinion: In Budgeting for Lawyers’ Salaries, NYC Can Support Equal Justice

‘Nonprofit organization such as ours deliver critical legal services. … This good work is increasingly in jeopardy as defenders continue to grapple with New York City’s exorbitant cost of living,…

ByJanet Sabel 0Comments

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Mar 2019

Opinion

Opinion: NY Can Reduce Redlining’s Residue by Backing Credit Unions

‘New York needs bold solutions like the NYS CDFI Fund to address deeply entrenched inequities in our financial system and economy at large. The governor and legislature must act now.’

ByYuh-Line Niou

ByMaureen Genna 0Comments

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Mar 2019

Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth

Hopes Grow (and Doubts Remain) That New York City Will Adopt Comprehensive Planning

The 2019 Charter Revision Commission is considering a menu of changes to the city’s land-use system, including the possibility of requiring a comprehensive plan.

ByJarrett Murphy 3Comments

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Feb 2019

Education Health In Depth Investigations

Why do Some NYC School Kids Still Eat Lunch Before Some of Us Have had Breakfast?

The teacher reminded some restless students to focus during the last 15 minutes before lunch. Standard directions for students feeling antsy before the mid-day meal. Except it was 9:25 a.m.

ByDavid Brand 1Comment

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Feb 2019

Opinion

CityViews: Dream of an NYC Ferry System that Navigates a Course of Economic Equity

‘We cannot simply hope that this economic development project organically ensures those most in need for economic opportunities are connected with them.’

ByLauren Nye 0Comments

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Jan 2019

Government In Depth Investigations

The Long-Shot Case for Making NYC Public Transit Free

It costs money for the subways and buses to collect and process fares. It creates a crime that we have to figure out how to fairly police. And, even with…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 2Comments

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Jan 2019

Opinion

CityViews: Equitable Admission to High Schools Must Start with Middle School

‘Removing competitive admission is hardly radical; it is simply bringing our middle schools into alignment with nearly all other public middle schools in the nation.’

ByMatt Gonzales

ByDavid Tipson 3Comments

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Dec 2018

Opinion

CityViews: Here is How New York City Can End Property-Tax Inequality

‘The low- and middle-income communities in our city are bearing the brunt of the burden, essentially subsidizing the property taxes of our city’s most wealthy and affluent areas.’

ByNicole Malliotakis 4Comments

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Dec 2018

Opinion

CityViews: To Reduce Teacher Turnover, City Must Increase Support

‘If we are serious about equity, then there is a moral imperative to provide teachers, especially new teachers serving our highest-needs students, the tools and support they need from the…

ByThandi Center 0Comments

Opinion: The Bronx Must Develop Not Just Buildings, But Middle-Class Jobs, Too

Opinion: In Budgeting for Lawyers’ Salaries, NYC Can Support Equal Justice

Opinion: NY Can Reduce Redlining’s Residue by Backing Credit Unions

Hopes Grow (and Doubts Remain) That New York City Will Adopt Comprehensive Planning

Why do Some NYC School Kids Still Eat Lunch Before Some of Us Have had Breakfast?

CityViews: Dream of an NYC Ferry System that Navigates a Course of Economic Equity

The Long-Shot Case for Making NYC Public Transit Free

CityViews: Equitable Admission to High Schools Must Start with Middle School

CityViews: Here is How New York City Can End Property-Tax Inequality

CityViews: To Reduce Teacher Turnover, City Must Increase Support

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