Ed | The final whistle isn’t the end: Keep showing up for Queens small businesses – QNS
The trophy has been lifted and the final whistle has blown on the FIFA World Cup, but the…
The case for opening primaries to NYC independent voters
Primaries in New York City are government funded and run. We all pay for them. These are public…
Op-Ed | MTA is working to keep train traffic to a minimum
Every New Yorker hates to hear the dreaded words “train traffic ahead.” We at the MTA don’t like…
Op-Ed | She knows CUNY’s value; her generosity expands it
For 40 years, Anne Pilsbury has helped immigrants pursue safety, stability and a fair chance to build new…
Op-Ed | Education is not equitable in New York City
Black and Brown communities throughout New York City, especially those that are also immigrant and working class, have…
Op-Ed | The Bronx’s ADA Anniversary: Why Education Must Be Part of the Conversation
Each July, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) anniversary offers an important opportunity to reflect on the progress made in expanding…
Op-Ed | New York City is facing an AI tidal wave. It is dangerously underprepared.
“There is no city in America more exposed to both the promise and peril of artificial intelligence than…
The Speaker’s Corner: A budget that delivers affordability, stability, and opportunity
The City Council has passed our annual budget – a milestone that occurs every year before the first…
Op-Ed | The ADA gave us access. This next chapter is belonging.
The most important lesson we’ve learned in our time at the MTA is that accessibility is never about…
Op-Ed | The world is coming to Queens once again. Is our park ready?
This summer, the eyes of the world are on The World’s Borough — with Flushing Meadows Corona Park…
Op-Ed | New York City is going the wrong way on e-bike safety
Every day, vulnerable New Yorkers – from seniors with groceries and kids going to school to visually impaired…
Op-Ed | A city budget of broken promises
Following years of mounting financial pressure on our communities, many of us were hopeful when last year’s mayoral…