Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: The rats don’t run the city, the cops do

Eric Adams’ priority as mayor, thus far, has been restoring the NYPD to strength after years of poor morale and a mass exodus of officers.

Commentary

Opinion

Commentary: What will be this year’s ‘October Surprise’?

As Halloween approaches, elected leaders and political campaigns are spooked about the potential of new revelations to alter the presidential race.

Opinion

Opinion

Commentary: New York City politicians have changed their tune when it comes to migrants

Who would have thought the days of Democrats taking a pro-immigrant stand would end, leaving right-wing interests to dictate a false narrative.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: The MTA is committed to accessibility

Two years after a landmark ADA settlement, the MTA has made real progress on making subway stations accessible to all.

Editor's Note

Opinion

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.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Oh, brother!

In New York City politics, it might be safer to be an only child.

Editor's Note

Opinion

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.

Opinion

Opinion

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.

Opinion

Opinion

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.

Opinion

Opinion

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.

Opinion

Opinion

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

Opinion

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.

Opinion

Opinion

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.

Opinion

Opinion

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.

Opinion

Opinion

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.

Opinion

Opinion

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.