Opinion Archives – Page 2 of 72 – Metro US

Fentanyl

Metro Philadelphia

Op-ed: Fentanyl is killing thousands – it’s time to stop it

By Tim Lam, Registered Nurse at CHOP

New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks at the 2024 democrat breakfast.

AMNY

Op-Ed | Hochul flip on congestion pricing will come with an electoral price to pay

By Inna Vernikov Councilmember, 48th District (Brooklyn), New York City Council Minority Whip

Congestion pricing traffic on Manhattan street

AMNY

Op-Ed | Unpausing congestion pricing will bring improvements for years to come

By Demetrius Crichlow

Family with two children at the train station

AMNY

Op-Ed | As Trump vows to target immigrants, NYC must take action now to protect families

By Zoe Schonfeld and Yasmine Farhang

Brownstone houses in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York City, USA

AMNY

Op-Ed | A model for Brooklyn’s housing future

By Jolie Milstein

Illuminated Manhattan Financial District skyscrapers seen from Chinatown, New York City, USA

AMNY

Op-Ed | The Climate Change Superfund Act is crucial to the affordability crisis in New York

By State Senator Liz Krueger

Philadelphia Marathon

Metro Philadelphia

History Column: Why our marathon is pure Philly

By Michael Leibrandt

Rear view of young couple looking at Manhattan skyline from Brooklyn

AMNY

Op-Ed | Raising the bar: How New York City can lead the way on the cost of living

By Deputy Mayors Anne Williams-Isom and Ana J. Almanzar

Low angle view of woman throwing beer bottle into glass recycling bin at home

AMNY

Op-Ed | War on trash has unintended casualty, business improvement districts

By Wilma Alonso, President & CEO – Fordham Road BID and Laura Rothrock, President – Long Island City Partnership

Mayor Adams

AMNY

Op-Ed | Supporting small business and working-class people through M/‌WBEs

By Mayor Eric Adams

Shama’s building, 253 West 139th St.

AMNY

Op-Ed | The FARE Act is wrong for New York City

By Shaka K. Lumumba

Man Pays Bill at Restaurant With Credit Card on Wireless Device

AMNY

Op-Ed | A tip from restaurants to Democrats

By Andrew Rigie, Executive Director, NYC Hospitality Alliance

Pennsylvania

Metro Philadelphia

Op-ed: Protecting Pennsylvania’s students from gun violence

By Beth Dale, Pennsylvania PTA President

MTA Chair Janno Lieber

AMNY

Op-ed | Transit improvements start now with congestion pricing back on track

By Janno Lieber

Business people walking at work in a city

AMNY

Op-Ed | Clean Slate benefits economy, public safety

By Senator Zellnor Myrie and Kathy Wylde

Vegan plate lunch with organic vegetables

AMNY

Op-Ed | Eating vegan benefits ourselves and our planet

By Assembly Member Harvey Epstein

Horizontal photo with copy space of a transgender person wrapping with a transgender flag

AMNY

Op-Ed | Standing up for trans health care in a politicized America

By Doug Wirth

US Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran Cpl. Mal Simpson o

Metro Philadelphia

History Column: Honoring heroes and history in Philadelphia

By Michael Leibrandt

Traffic congestion in Manhattan in June 2023.

AMNY

Op-Ed | New York’s poorest are the only ones paying congestion tax

By Brendan Sexton, Independent Drivers Guild

Flatiron Building

AMNY

Op-Ed | Why cities matter: Leading the way in a divided world

By Aissata M.B. Camara, Deputy Commissioner and Chief of Staff, NYC Mayor’s Office for International Affairs

Mayor Adams speaks about subway shooting

AMNY

Op-Ed | Drought management in NYC

By Mayor Eric Adams

Methadone - a substance that acts on opioid receptors and is primarily used for pain relief and anesthesia.

AMNY

Op-Ed | It’s time to destigmatize methadone and recognize its uses

By Charles Madray

Closeup of red, white for rent sign attached, hanging on wooden apartment, house, home, building door with glass windows

AMNY

Op-Ed | Far left politics will hurt renters

By Jay Martin

Mayor Eric Adams

AMNY

Op-Ed | Riding on top of trains takes lives

By Mayor Eric Adams

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AMNY

Op-Ed | Healing America’s divide on immigration must go beyond election

By Murad Awawdeh

Wooden judge gavel hammer on wooden table background. Dramatic light.

AMNY

Op-Ed | Order in NY’s court: Why adding judges alone isn’t enough

By Skye Ostreicher

Girl carrying lunch tray at school

AMNY

Op-Ed | A recipe for change: NYC’s journey to healthy, delicious school meals

By Chris Tricarico, Senior Executive Director, Office of Food and Nutrition Services

august primary 2022

AMNY

Op-Ed | Protecting our city’s checks and balances

By Diana Ayala and Justin Brannan

a court ordered the state to redraw the congressional map

AMNY

Op-Ed | Why New Yorkers must pass Prop 1

By Liz Krueger

Latino vote

Metro Philadelphia

Hispanic Chamber CEO: Why every Latino vote matters

By Jennifer Rodriguez

Primary voter with dog

AMNY

Op-Ed | Polls are open!

By Mayor Eric Adams

PHOTO – Climate_Change_Study – OCT 2024 (1)

AMNY

Op-Ed | The humanities are vital to a CUNY education

By Felix V. Matos Rodriguez

Statue of Liberty on National Immigrants Day

AMNY

Op-ed | On National Immigrants Day, remember those who built New York

By Carlo Scissura

MTA NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow

AMNY

Op-ed | NYC Transit president reaffirms commitment to better service

By Demetrius Crichlow

Daughter assisting father on how to use the computer

AMNY

Op-Ed | Feeling squeezed as a caregiver? Help is available for the ‘sandwich generation’

By Mariam Sukiasyan

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