Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Courts are gutting cannabis equity in New York

A court ruling against the state’s cannabis equity program reveals how the legal system uses the language of neutrality to entrench inequality.

Editor's Note

Editor’s note: Second Avenue subway extension and other projects signal milestone for New York

The city hasn’t seen this much progress addressing the region’s transportation needs since the subways were created a century ago.

Opinion

Opinion: Forget the CLCPA and focus on building modular nuclear plants

New York should be racing to site modular nuclear reactors in the areas that have greenlit the most energy-intensive development projects.

Opinion

Editor’s note: ‘Customized’ polling needs to catch on with more politicians

A recent poll made in four languages of the New York City mayoral race offers a unique snapshot of where the electorate stands, and may be worth repeating.

Opinion

Opinion: The real impact of a rent freeze on New York City

Tenants in market-rate apartments will see higher rents, while those in rent-stabilized units could face worse living conditions.

Editor's Note

Editor’s note: Times Square on track to be a ‘more balanced live, work and play community’

An office-to-residential conversion is leading the “next evolution” for this crowded part of Midtown.

Opinion

Opinion: How to prevent more mass shootings

There are proven programs that work to prevent targeted violence like the recent shooting in midtown Manhattan. But the Trump administration has defunded them.

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Opinion: It’s time to fight back against online scammers

The bipartisan TRAPS Act is a necessary first step to fight the plague of digital payment scams.

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Opinion: The Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment is a historic opportunity for the Bronx

The future of the Kingsbridge Armory is moving in the right direction, but there is more work to be done to ensure that the redevelopment of this landmark works for all of the borough’s residents.

New York City

Editor’s note: Why Adams should defend sanctuary city laws

The mayor accepted them, but has argued to change them to allow cooperation with federal authorities seeking individuals wanted for crimes.

Opinion

Opinion: Mamdani’s test on policing

Whistleblowers show the NYPD won’t fix itself. What should the next mayor do?

Opinion

Opinion: It’s time for New York to eliminate the subminimum wage for tipped workers

We have the chance to show President Donald Trump what pro-worker leadership really looks like.

Opinion

Opinion: Zohran Mamdani, socialist menace?

Nearly a century ago, another socialist was elected NYC mayor. He did a pretty good job.

Editor's Note

Editor’s note: Halted 34th Street busway proposal deserves reconsideration

Like 14th Street proved, these redesigned thoroughfares increase ridership speed and improve safety.

Housing

Opinion: A vote for more homes

This November, New Yorkers have a rare chance to reshape the rules that have let NIMBYs stall housing production for decades.

Opinion

Opinion: The little-known city agency that roots out government mismanagement in big ways

The Mayor’s Office of Risk Management investigates waste, fraud and abuse in New York City government.