Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: It’s time to sign the Grieving Families Act into law

It would replace New York’s current wrongful death law that leaves people unable to seek meaningful compensation after the loss of a loved one who had little or no financial worth, particularly impacting people of color.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Congress’ last chance to feed hungry kids

New York’s congressional delegation should seize the moment to restore lapsed aid programs, pull kids out of poverty and put food on the table for millions of our neighbors across the state.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: On Penn Station, it’s time to dream big again

New York has never had a problem constructing both public and private development projects on a massive scale to last the ages.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Funding safety net hospitals must be a priority in next legislative session

With budget season approaching, Albany should prioritize creating a sustainable and equitable payment structure for these institutions.

New York City

Opinion

Opinion: New York takes crucial step in preparing for the next Superstorm Sandy

Voters on Election Day approved $4.2 billion in funding for statewide environmental projects under the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Bond Act.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s Note: Adult Survivors Act needs all the attention it can get

The law opens a one-year lookback window for survivors to come forward with legal claims against their alleged abusers.

Policy

Opinion

Opinion: ULURP shouldn’t be taken for granted

New York City Council Members should have the goal of saying “yes” to developers going through the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure and affordable housing is at stake.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor's note: Turkey giveaways are as important as ever

Rising costs mean more constituents will be hoping for a free bird this year.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor's note: Oprah’s endorsement of Fetterman should remind Hochul she’s got celebs on her side too

After hosting get-out-the vote rallies with big name Democrats, Gov. Kathy Hochul might also want to tout that she’s got some Hollywood star power supporting her campaign.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Why Lee Zeldin will win

For the first time in more than a decade, the conditions are right to elect a Republican governor in New York.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Why Kathy Hochul will win

Tightening polls are to be expected, but New York’s first female governor has the résumé to continue to lead in a deep blue state.

Courts

Opinion

Opinion: How a court’s mission aligned with its response to Superstorm Sandy

The Red Hook Community Justice Center takes a holistic approach to overcoming challenges following Superstorm Sandy by increasing civic engagement and prioritizing social services.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s Note: NYC’s High Line is once again a “lifeline”

The former elevated railroad bed that once delivered goods and supplies to the west side of lower Manhattan is now providing a vital link to the struggling Hudson Yards.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Governor’s race now a nailbiter

A deep analysis of recent polling shows momentum seems on the side of Republicans, not Democrats, both across New York State and the country.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s Note: Rebuilt bridge to Manhattan’s Waterside Plaza is a win for access

An ADA-compliant pedestrian span will replace an old bridge across FDR Drive as part of a $1.6 billion life sciences hub project.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s Note: New York City’s beloved newsstands are holding on for dear life

Between a new program converting the stands into delivery worker hubs and the loyalty of customers, this icon of city life is evolving to stick around.

Opinion

Opinion: Domestic Violence Awareness Month arrives in the worst year for gender justice in recent U.S. history

The repeal of Roe v. Wade, among other events, have made 2022 catastrophic for women and pregnant people, leaving Black, Indigenous, People of Color, immigrant and impoverished women, trans and non-binary people to suffer at disproportionately high levels.