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Putting a leg over the turnstile.

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Op-Ed | We must do something about pervasive fare evasion

By Janno Lieber, CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Graduate taking selfie while confetti falls at the 2023 Hunter College commencement held at the Barclays Center, Brooklyn.

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Cheering CUNY’s Class of ’24 for perseverance, talent & grit

By Félix V. Matos Rodríguez

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Op-Ed | Don’t let financial aid nightmare destroy your dreams

By Sunny Wong

Prospect Park in New York City during Autumn.

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Op-ed | Brooklyn parks can’t afford budget cuts for the sake of our communities

By Sheila Barksdale-Gordon, Dionne Grayman & Morgan Monaco

Francisco Marte, founder and president of the Bodega and Small Business Association.

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Op-Ed | Packaging Reduction and Recycling Act: A bodega owner’s perspective

By Francisco Marte

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Run this town: Work for city government and help write the future

By Mayor Eric Adams

Students of Hunter College gather around a laptop.

Don’t let FAFSA troubles derail your college dreams

By Félix V. Matos Rodríguez

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New York City’s accomplishments

By Mayor Eric Adams

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Op-Ed | Prioritizing investments in early childhood education for New York City’s economy and future

By Council Member and Committee on Finance Chair Justin Brannan and Rebecca Bailin, co-founder and executive director of New Yorkers United for Childcare

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn.

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Closing SUNY Downstate University Hospital will negatively impact borough

By Redetha Abrahams-Nichols, UUP Downstate Chapter President and UUP Statewide Executive Board Member

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Op-Ed | Speeding up the casino licensing process

By Carlo Scissura, president and CEO of the NY Building Congress

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn.

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A plea against SUNY Downstate hospital closure and its negative impact on education

By SUNY Downstate students

New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

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Jobs NYC: Connecting more New Yorkers to good-paying jobs

By Mayor Eric Adams

New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

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Community Op-Ed: Yes to housing in God’s backyard

By Mayor Eric Adams

Assemblyman Brian Cunningham addresses congregation at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church on Feb. 4.

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To fight racial injustice, save SUNY Downstate Hospital

By Assembly Member Brian A. Cunningham

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Op-Ed | NYC’s parks are in crisis; Mayor Adams can make it right

By Adam Ganser and Julie Tighe

More from Around NYC

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What’s happening | fun activities for kids, jazz music, volunteering at a food pantry and more

Firefighters found an 83-year-old man inside his sixth floor apartment after battling a fast-moving fire at 41-50 78th St. on Feb. 15.

Man, 83, killed during Elmhurst apartment fire after response was slowed by blocked fire hydrant: FDNY

Gov. Kathy Hochul with Mayor Zohran Mamdani

MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Hochul sends $1.5B to NYC as mayor drafts plan to close massive budget gap

Gov. Kathy Hochul with Mayor Zohran Mamdani

MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Hochul sends $1.5B to NYC as mayor drafts plan to close massive budget gap