Health Care

Opinion

Opinion: New York reached a major health milestone, but we cannot take our foot off the gas

The state must continue to fund Donate Life New York State, the nonprofit organization that operates the organ donor registry.

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Opinion: Letitia James remembers the life of Hazel Dukes

The longtime NAACP New York State Conference leader broke glass ceilings and offered endless guidance and wisdom.

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Opinion: Link5G signals a more connected and resilient Queens

More affluent neighborhoods have long enjoyed high-speed broadband in our city, but working-class neighborhoods have not.

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Opinion: The ungovernable city?

In the 1970s, New York developed a reputation as a metropolis too large and complex to be managed. Voters should consider who is capable of running an increasingly chaotic city.

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Opinion: Training the future health care workforce today

Meeting New York's care crisis for older adults will require strategic investment in workforce training programs like SkillSpring.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: Donald Trump takes a page from Eric Adams’ playbook

The president’s decision to decide what media outlets will be allowed into the White House press pool is similar to the New York City mayor’s handling of journalists.

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Opinion: It’s time to fight back against fast-food ads preying on our kids

Our bill would help protect children and other vulnerable New Yorkers from fast-food companies that want to exploit communities of color for profit.

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Opinion: The murder of Robert Brooks as a catalyst for clemency

With abuse rampant in state prisons, why won’t the governor release grant clemency to people who are clearly rehabilitated?

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Opinion: Building the life sciences hub of the future

Turning Hunter College’s Brookdale Campus into the Science Park and Research Campus (SPARC) Kips Bay.

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Commentary: Don’t succumb to Trump’s immigration fearmongering

There’s no need to amplify the president’s unrealistic mass deportation messages.

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Opinion: Heavy is the head that wears the crown

Gov. Kathy Hochul has a vexing choice to make that will determine New York City’s future. Does she have any good options?

Editor's Note

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Editor’s note: To turn your back on immigrants is to turn your back on New York

New York City Mayor Eric Adams knows immigrants are central to the identity of New York City. That’s why it’s humiliating to see him turn his back on them.

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Opinion: The problem with Elon Musk’s slash-and-burn approach to government

Broad cost-cutting strategies that might work at private companies can cause serious harm when applied to government institutions that average citizens rely on.

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Opinion: Donald Trump just dynamited Eric Adams’ mayoralty

The mayor’s coziness with Trump won’t endear him to NYC voters, as our polling shows that Adams has no chance of winning the Democratic mayoral primary.

Health Care

Opinion

Opinion: New York’s future depends on investing in older adults

Rather than prioritizing institutional care, the state should invest in community care models that keep older New Yorkers in their neighborhoods.

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Opinion: Nonprofits must prepare for De Tocqueville’s last stand

A look at how the Trump administration is an existential threat to the entire sector.

Editor's Note

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Editor’s note: Well, that was kind of embarrassing

On covering colonoscopy-gate at the beginning of a Trump national takeover.

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Opinion: New York Democrats must stand up for our immigrant neighbors

Lawmakers can begin countering Trump’s agenda by passing two essential pieces of legislation that would protect immigrants’ rights.

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Opinion: The elephant in the room

Is Mayor Eric Adams’ best chance for reelection to become a Trump-backed Republican?

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Opinion: It’s time to Axe the Tax for working-class NYC families

The state Legislature should support Mayor Eric Adams’ proposal to eliminate the personal income tax for low-income families in New York City.