Opinion
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Opinion: Why you need to calm yourself over the FBI investigation into Eric Adams’ campaign fundraising
Context provides a sobering look at a probe that ultimately may not impact the New York City mayor.
Criminal Justice
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Opinion: It’s time to reinvest the savings from the Less is More Act
Five communities impacted by New York’s historic parole rules said investments in housing and mental health treatment services should be a priority.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: I was left off the Gen X list
City & State somehow missed including its editor-in-chief from its newest, and possibly coolest recognition.
Courts
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Opinion: A new congressional map in New York for 2024? A big ‘if’ and ‘when’
The state’s highest court heard arguments this week in a case that will determine whether the Independent Redistricting Commission can produce a new map of congressional districts.
Opinion
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Opinion: Permanent housing for asylum seekers isn’t just fiscally responsible – it’s our moral obligation
New York City could save a whopping $3 billion dollars a year by opening up eligibility to housing vouchers for asylum-seekers.
Opinion
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Opinion: New York needs better regulation of commercial surrogacy and sperm and egg donations
The growing assisted reproductive technology industry raises profound questions about ethics, informed consent and medical privacy. My new bill would address these issues.
Eric Adams
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Opinion: The mayoral primary challenge we need
It’s not about finding a leftist challenger to Eric Adams. It’s about finding a competent one.
Opinion
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Opinion: Tomorrow is election day in New York City – but it shouldn’t be
Moving local elections to even-numbered years to coincide with state and federal races would dramatically increase voter turnout.
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Opinion
Opinion: The PLAN Act promotes fairness for formerly incarcerated people
The proposed legislation would bring greater transparency to the state licensing process, which is currently discouraging would-be nurses and social workers from entering their fields due to barriers relating to conviction history.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: I confess I too forgot Staten Island
I visited the borough as a teen and didn't return for years until I needed it as a place to live.
Energy & Environment
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Opinion: New York must require companies to disclose greenhouse gas emissions
California just passed the most sweeping environmental accountability bill to date. New York should be next.
Opinion
Opinion
Commentary: Hakeem Jeffries’ socialist problem
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries can’t defeat the Democratic Socialists of America, and they can’t defeat him, leading to an uncomfortable stasis.
Politics
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Opinion: The House speaker fight shows the New York GOP representatives’ true colors
Members of Congress like Anthony D’Esposito and Mike Lawler say they’re moderates, but they’re considering MAGA extremists for House speaker.
Opinion
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Opinion: Out from under a rock
The Adams administration has repeatedly delayed notifying the public of potential hazards.
Opinion
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Opinion: It’s time to pay construction workers what they deserve
The Fair Share Act is the way to get there.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: Target should do more to stay in East Harlem
The retailer claimed it tried everything to fight theft at its first Manhattan store, but it’s still leaving the neighborhood when it’s desperately needed.
Immigration
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Opinion: How immigrants sparked an upstate resurgence
Rochester, Syracuse, Utica and other cities have come roaring back – and none of this would have been possible without new immigrants arriving in our communities.
Technology
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Opinion: Closing the broadband adoption gap in New York
More than 97% of households in the state now have access to broadband, but many still can’t afford it.
Nonprofits
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Are nonprofits the permanent government of New York City?
Current and former executives, as well as others in high-ranking positions in philanthropy and government, weigh in on the question, holding organizations accountable and more.
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