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Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Jessica Ramos makes a timely announcement
The state senator wants to be New York’s first Latina mayor in a city that’s desperate for Hispanic leaders, especially after the resignation of NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban.
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Opinion: Oh, brother!
In New York City politics, it might be safer to be an only child.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Mayor Eric Adams’ ‘Hector LaSalle’ moment
The mayor insists that the City Council must approve Randy Mastro, his nominee to be the city’s next corporation counsel, but the council is more than just a rubber stamp.
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Opinion: Swimming resources are essential for our communities of color
Expanding access to swimming lessons will prevent tragedies and ensure that every New Yorker has the skills needed to stay safe in and around water.
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Opinion: Celebrating New York’s commitment to young men of color
As a Latino man raising an adopted Black son, I know firsthand the transformative power of representation and mentorship for young men of color.
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Editor’s note: Century old subway tech still works, but is it worth the anxiety?
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority still uses 110-year-old gap fillers to bridge the potentially deadly space between trains and subway platforms.
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Opinion: Facilitating democracy during detention
Most people detained in jail still have the right to vote. To help them exercise that right, we brought voter registration forms and absentee ballots to our local jail.
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Opinion: Kamala Harris, Shirley Chisholm and Caribbean Americans’ dreams of change
Harris’ campaign will inspire young Black girls across the country to follow their dreams, just as Chisholm's 1972 presidential run inspired us.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Local news is in more jeopardy now than ever
WCBS 880 all-news radio is ending, layoffs could be coming to WNYC and The New York Times gave up on local endorsements.
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Opinion: New York Times editorial board to end long losing streak
The Times’ mayoral endorsements didn’t really matter much anyway.
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Opinion: ‘Project 2025’ would be a disaster for Brooklyn
The far-right campaign platform would roll back decades of progress on issues from health care to education to labor rights, making most New Yorkers worse off.
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Commentary: Can Brad Lander really beat Eric Adams?
Young progressives, older liberals and many activist-minded Democrats will be thrilled to vote for Lander, but others will be indifferent or outright hostile.
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Opinion: What will Andrew Cuomo do next?
The former governor is considering a run for mayor next year or a run for his old office in 2026.
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Opinion: NY’s climate progress is failing. A new plan for public power can fix it.
The state must build 15 gigawatts’ worth of clean energy projects by 2030 to hit its climate targets.
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Opinion: How not to run a charter revision commission
The mayor’s undemocratic sham of a charter revision commission bears little resemblance to the truly democratic and transparent charter revision process I was part of in the 1980s.
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Editor’s note: The historic opportunity of a Black, female president could be Trump’s biggest nightmare
Momentum is gaining as New York Black women electeds and others have stepped forward with their support for Kamala Harris.
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Opinion: The Democrats should now double down on women
A Kamala Harris-Gretchen Whitmer ticket would highlight Democrats’ commitment to women’s rights.
Opinion: Why we love the personalities in politics
Here’s a way to bridge us all and save democracy
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Opinion: Some advice for first-time candidates
You’re probably going to lose – but you just might win big!
Editor's Note
Editor’s Note: Accessibility improvements hinge on congestion pricing’s return, for now
Hochul only “paused” the controversial tolling program that could fund much needed improvements, including new elevator installations to meet ADA requirements.
