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Editor’s Note: New York’s homeless problem on the subways has yet to see ‘a new day’ as promised by Adams and Hochul

Despite more cops and social and medical services personnel working to address the problem, riders continue witnessing the homeless engaged in dangerous activities.

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Where are the Latinas among Adams’ deputy mayors?

Observers and critics said the New York City mayor broke tradition by not including Hispanic women among his deputies.

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Opinion: Attacks on Bragg don’t hold water

The Manhattan District Attorney’s policies are rooted in decades of research and successful decarceration reforms around the nation and won’t lead to a crime apocalypse.

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How New York leaders can maximize their expanded budgets

Here’s how municipalities across the state can put their American Rescue Plan dollars to work rather than use it for a one-time infusion to plug holes.

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Opinion: Are schools the safest place for our children?

After students and teachers walked out of classes to voice safety concerns in schools amid the rise of COVID-19’s omicron variant, New York City now has the chance to craft and perfect a remote learning option.

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Opinion: New York City’s economic recovery should be top priority

With rising inflation and fewer jobs than before the pandemic as well as a shift to remote work, here are five ways the city’s new administration can help boost economic recovery.

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Opinion: Why it’s time to pass the Adult Survivors Act

Passage of the legislation will show how serious policymakers, post Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

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Opinion: New York’s climate goals inspire Biden’s clean energy agenda

The President’s administration looked to the 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act to set its own clean energy agenda.

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Opinion: Transit equity starts in the Bronx

The planned Interborough Express should be expanded so that it benefits Bronxites too.

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Editor’s note: New owners of decommissioned Staten Island Ferry need to know what they’re getting into

SNL’s Pete Davidson and Colin Jost should look at how others succeeded – and failed – at repurposing ferries and other large boats.

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Editor’s Note: Answering the call for help after deadly Bronx high-rise fire

New Yorkers donated food, clothing and money in the wake of the Jan. 9 blaze that claimed 17 lives, including eight kids, and the relief efforts continue.

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Opinion: State legislative staffers should make a living wage

Higher pay would make public service more accessible to all communities in New York.

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Opinion

NYC’s new leaders must turn crisis into opportunity

A new year with a new administration means that the city has the chance to reinvent itself after two years of hardship.

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Opinion: New York has a severe nursing crisis

New leadership in Albany and City Hall must prioritize fixing this public health ticking time bomb.

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Opinion: It’s time to stop throwing young people with undertreated mental health conditions issues in jail

Two mothers whose sons have been incarcerated at Rikers Island call for supporting legislation that expands eligibility for treatment, instead of locking up young people.

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Opinion: Now is the time to push for arts in schools

With uncertain times because of COVID-19, music, art and theater can help students make sense of this ambiguity and invites them to explore new knowledge.

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Opinion: The Republicans Eric Adams should have in his administration

Here are the power players the GOP-friendly Mayor-elect should consider to ensure he’s got political diversity at City Hall.

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Editor’s note: NYN Media kicks off reimagining with new advisory board

The go-to resource for non-profits in New York now has a panel of professionals to help guide its content amid other exciting changes.

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Opinion: Thinking big about a Latino recovery plan

After this year’s return to Somos, here’s how New York City policymakers and Mayor-elect Eric Adams can address the pressing needs of the city’s Hispanic population.