Nonprofits
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Opinion: A call to action to solve New York’s criminalization of homelessness
The way out of this crisis is to codify a right to housing.
Nonprofits
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Opinion: We need fair courts for immigrant New Yorkers - it’s long overdue
It’s time to pass legislation that guarantees basic due process.
Nonprofits
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Opinion: NY needs a student mental health system that works for students
Gov. Kathy Hochul has made a strong start, but improvements are needed.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: MTA leadership has a WTF moment over congestion pricing delay
The governor’s rushed decision-making undermines the authority of CEO Janno Lieber and the transit system’s board.
Opinion
Opinion
Bragg: Close the voluntary intoxication loophole
The Manhattan D.A., in an op-ed co-written with NOW-NYC President Sonia Ossorio, calls for passage of legislation to close the gap in state penal law creating an unjustly high bar for prosecuting perpetrators of rape and sexual assault.
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Opinion: NY must address youth social media addiction before it’s too late
We are in the midst of an unprecedented youth mental health epidemic, and all signs point to smartphones and social media as the primary culprits.
Nonprofits
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Commentary: Asbestos exposure may still affect New York veterans’ health
Awareness is key for helping those who served.
Nonprofits
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Opinion: Brooklyn Marine Terminal purchase was ‘visionary’
The deal exemplifies an alignment of political interests that led to collaboration and creative problem-solving, while creating green jobs and enhancing regional infrastructure.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Every New Yorker deserves to know their HIV status
The state must update its HIV testing law to match current CDC guidance and make it easier for doctors to order HIV tests for patients.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New Yorkers’ right to know when they’re tested for HIV is facing an unprecedented threat
Current law requires doctors to verbally discuss HIV testing with patients before ordering a test. Lawmakers want to remove that requirement.
Nonprofits
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Commentary: Fostering empathy and compassion within carceral spaces
How we as social workers are understanding and mitigating these impacts.
Labor
Opinion
Opinion: Paving the way to protecting workers
A look back at how New York has supported its ever-changing workforce.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Show nonprofits the money
A cost of living adjustment increase from the Adams administration is welcome relief for these organizations, but it’s not enough when millions are still owed because of the city’s procurement backlog.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Even’ out our elections to increase voter turnout
To increase voter turnout, New York City should hold its local elections on the same years as state and federal elections.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: We need legislative reform to address our trash problem
We can only fix our trash problem by cutting down on the amount of waste we produce, which will require legislation like the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: City & State wins five awards at the New York Press Association Better Newspaper Contest
This year’s wins included first place wins for best news website and best newsletter.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Where is the vision from New York’s leaders?
Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul should pursue transformative policies like free universal child care, a Social Housing Development Authority and tuition-free public education at CUNY and SUNY schools.
Transportation
Opinion
Opinion: Serial speeders are killing New Yorkers. It’s time to slow them down.
A proposed bill would require “speed limiter” devices to be installed on serial speeders’ vehicles, stopping them from going more than 5 mph over the speed limit.
News & Politics
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