Local news is retreating, hurting NYC democracy
New York may call itself the media capital of the world, but when it comes to local elections…
‘Casablanca’ and New York’s Affordability Crisis. Shocked? – Saratogian
New York has an affordability problem. We all know it. After being part of the problem for many…
Alarming signs kids are paying a steep price for low standards and less testing in schools
America’s kids are paying a steep price for lower standards and less testing in schools — and there’s…
Michael Goodwin: Mamdani’s senseless plan to end homeless camp sweeps has no real solution in sight
As mayoral transitions go, Zohran Mamdani’s has been relatively quiet. The respite ended last week, as did the…
Mamdani’s Israel-hating past shows he will surely undo Mayor Adams’ anti-BDS order
Hours after Mayor Eric Adams issued an executive order barring NYC government from discriminating against Israel, Mayor-elect Zohran…
Fix Council bill on nonprofit housing
The Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA) under consideration by the City Council is a solution seemingly in…
Everyone will suffer from Mamdani’s foolish decision to end homeless camp sweeps
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Thursday said he will end the clearance of homeless encampments in New York City.…
Mamdani’s lunatic plan to end homeless camp sweeps will destroy the city
Make no mistake: Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s vow to not shut down homeless encampments threatens to turn the city…
Hochul’s congestion pricing ‘fix’ for businesses is hopelessly lame
Gov. Kathy Hochul has swell advice for businesses getting slammed by congestion pricing: Just get your deliveries in…
Slow down on adding licensed vendors
Zohran Mamdani has called Fiorello LaGuardia his favorite mayor, and it’s easy to see why. LaGuardia, a liberal…
Plan to bring more deadly e-bikes to Central Park is plain crazy
Earth to the Central Park Conservatory: Encouraging more e-bikes to race through the park is not only wrong,…
Chameleon Kathy Hochul softens us up for another tax hike
And so it begins: Gov. Kathy Hochul is edging her way to yet another flip-flop in a career…