Can Buffalo Succeed Where NYC Failed on Election Reform?
The Buffalo Charter Revision Commission voted 7-2 Monday to pass a resolution that ensures it will explore open…
New Jersey has a ‘Code Red.’ Why doesn’t New York?
New Jersey recently took a decisive step to confront a growing public health crisis, passing legislation (A3458) to…
Fixes to Bottle Bill would make N.Y. a recycling leader again
Lori Van Buren / Times Union. Lori Van Buren/Times Union For decades, the Bottle Bill has been one…
New York City can’t afford big pensions and free buses
The only way to reform pensions is to reduce benefits for future workers, which is why these laws…
Nursing homes are in crisis. Will New York state help?
Nursing homes are a cornerstone of our health care system and a lifeline for families. They are not…
Good Riddance to Regents Exams? Or Will Ending Them Leave a Void for N.Y. Grads? – The 74
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Flexibility is key to strengthening the mental health housing system
Community-based residential programs are one of the most effective parts of our mental health system. But these programs…
Don’t miss this chance to reimagine the Harriman campus
For decades, the Harriman State Office Campus has been one of Albany’s biggest eyesores — and one of its…
New York can’t afford not to tax the rich
Adam Gault/Getty Images New York’s leaders owe their constituents honesty — about the challenges we face, the ways…
Energy mandates hurting upstate | News, Sports, Jobs
New York’s winter deep freeze and record-breaking snowfalls are a stark reminder that reliable, affordable energy isn’t optional…
Turns out, you can already buy a (very expensive) piece of Dallas City Hall
A piece of Dallas City Hall is for sale at a gallery on New York City’s Lexington Avenue.…
Why California must change its ‘New York State of Mind’ approach to new housing – Orange County Register
It’s no secret that California continues to find itself mired in a housing crisis that has become increasingly…