OPINION: Low-income communities of color still struggle to access healthcare in dire times
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“The current funding for MCCAP is not enough to meet the need.”
Read MoreAUBRY: It’s time to ‘HALT’ solitary confinement in New York once and for all
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‘In isolation, people cut their arms, bang their heads against concrete walls, swallow objects and tie sheets around their necks.’
Read MoreOPINION: Quit the xenophobic coronavirus paranoia and head to Chinatown
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For those who would like to be responsible citizens during an epidemic, here are some pointers.
Read MoreOpinion: New tax assessments hit New York City
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“The non-stop increase in tax bills can only be remedied by keeping the City’s budget from ballooning as it has been for years.”
Read MoreOpinion: Dissolve the EDC and empower the people on urban development
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“We can make our city work for us again.”
Read MoreOpinion: The future of Edgemere is bright
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A pivotal vote by the City Council and community partnership began the revival of Edgemere and opened doors of opportunity for generations to come.
Read MoreOpinion: End cash bail while forgoing risk assessment tools
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The current system discriminates against poor people.
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Opinion: The importance of New York’s Green Light Law
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“Opponents of the Green Light law have used misinformation and outright lies to claim that the law will make our roads less safe.”
Read MoreOPINION: Paid Personal Time should be a right and not a privilege
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“It’s time we demand more for the nearly one million New Yorkers working longer and harder without a single paid day off to rest or tend to important life events.”
Read MoreOPINION: The ‘shame’ of detaining a pregnant woman in ICE jail
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“I am horrified that our federal government and our local elected leaders are allowing people to be jailed for no reason.”
Read MoreOPINION: Why I'm supporting Melinda Katz for Queens DA
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‘Changing this system is going to take a skilled administrator with deep ties to communities.’
Read MoreOPINION: Queens needs a real prosecutor to lead DA’s Office
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“It is, simply put, not a job for beginners.”
Read MoreOPINION: The real test for our new district attorney
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“Will our Chief Law Enforcement Officer continue to tolerate the totally lawless environment that is Rikers Island … ?”
Read MoreOPINION: Queens DA race is too important to miss
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“Whoever wins this seat will undoubtedly hold it for the rest of their life.”
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