Opinion Archives – Metro US

MTA New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow on subways

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Op-ed | Keeping the NYC subway system running regardless of winter weather

By Demetrius Crichlow

Aerial view of New York City skyline at night

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Op-Ed | Why City Council must reject Airbnb’s comeback

By Osvaldo Martinez, IMPACCT Brooklyn organizer and tenant

A direct above and personal perspective shot of a young mother and her teenage daughter working together to manage their household budget. The mother and the daughter is preparing home expenses data for information input to the A.I. financial app. With a laptop displaying a AI.I generated pie chart of expenses sits on the table, illustrating their thorough approach to financial planning. This image emphasises the importance of financial literacy, teamwork, and practical education at home. Concept of budgeting, financial education, home management, and integration of A.I. tools into daily life.

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Op-Ed | Teaching the next generation of New Yorkers how to save and spend money

By Vilda Vera Mayuga, Commissioner of the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection

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Op-Ed | Making New York City the best place to raise a family

By Mayor Eric Adams

MTA Chair Janno Lieber speaks about congestion pricing

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Op-ed | Congestion pricing is positive start to 2025 for the ‘new’ MTA

By amNewYork

Cars pass under the toll gantries at the Manhattan Bridge amid congestion pricing in New York on Jan. 7, 2025.

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Op-ed | Congestion pricing threatens small businesses, events and communities

By Marco Shalma

Cable TV customers watching a blank screen

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Op-ed | Media industry’s evolution is no excuse to take advantage of cable TV customers

By Dr. Taylor Darling

Wine for sale at a grocery store

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Op-ed | Letting NY grocery stores sell wine will be a big small business boost

By Cesar Taveras

rendering of green space with people walking in it

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Op-ed | Let’s give the West Side Casino rezoning plan a fair chance

By Kevin Rutter

Corporate greed

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Op-Ed | The solution to rampant greed is holding corporate leaders accountable

By Stephen Jimenez

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Op-Ed | The troubling truth about ShotSpotter in NYC

By Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, District 34, and Chair of Technology Committee

Mayor Eric Adams.

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Op-Ed | Celebrating 400 years of the greatest city in the world

By Mayor Eric Adams

Peru - Circa April 2023: EBT Accepted Here sign. Participants in SNAP and TANF may access their benefits using a Electronic Benefit Transfer card.

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Op-Ed | Why do we allow criminals to steal millions from the poorest New Yorkers?

By Council member Sandra Ung

Mayor Eric Adams.

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Op-Ed | Almost 65 million reasons why New York City tourism is back

By Mayor Eric Adams

Opinion reflects on CUNY's 2024 achievements

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Op-Ed | Celebrating a year of progress for CUNY

By Félix V. Matos Rodríguez

history Philadelphia

Metro Philadelphia

History Column: Preserving historic train stations in Philadelphia

By Michael Thomas Leibrandt

Mayor Eric Adams.

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Op-Ed | 2024: A record year of delivering for New Yorkers

By Mayor Eric Adams

Woman turning an open sign on glass front door of coffee shop. Business owner hanging an open sign at a cafe.

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Op-Ed | Short-term rental ban hurts NYC’s Latino small businesses

By Maria Khury

a bus on Queens Boulevard that will soon offer more bus service if a plan is approved

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Op-Ed | Revitalizing Queens and the future of bus transit

By Demetrius Crichlow

christmas light on hands

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Op-Ed | This year, spare a thought for a new way of giving

By Jocelynne Rainey

bicycle riding in the city of Vancouver on an ebike with a battery powered commuter bike through the city of vancouver, gastown, stanley park with views of downtown city skyline.

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Op-Ed | E-Bike chaos: A call for accountability to restore safety on NYC streets

By Rabbi Michael S. Miller

Mayor Eric Adams.

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Op-Ed | Improving the quality of life for all New Yorkers

By Mayor Eric Adams

doctor signing a document

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Op-ed | One way health insurance companies seem to profit off patients over the phone

By Dan Rattiner

MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber

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Op-ed | Funding MTA’s capital plan is a New Year’s resolution that must be kept

By Janno Lieber

Close-up of a woman's hand on the wheel of a wheelchair. Concept of reduced mobility

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Op-Ed | Time to do right for New Yorkers with disabilities

By Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright, Chair of the New York State Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities

5 people standing and holding a KOSA Banner

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Op-Ed | Democrats shouldn’t be fooled by the latest version of KOSA

By Amanda Babine, Tandra R. LaGrone, and Carmen Neely

Dick Allen Phillies

Metro Philadelphia

History Column: What Dick Allen gave to the Phillies

By Michael Leibrandt

Close-up of caregiver holding senior client hand. Support from nurse to patient, taking care of elderly man in hospital. Emotional support and care in healthcare, hospice care.

AMNY

Op-Ed | Anthem must stop prioritizing profits over life-saving patient care

By Michael P. Harrington

two women in grocery store

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Op-Ed | Why I’m putting money back in your pocket

By Gov. Kathy Hochul

Mayor Adams

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Op-Ed | Continuing to keep New Yorkers safe

By Mayor Eric Adams

two doctors

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Op-Ed | Keeping our promise to NYC retirees: The City Council’s duty to defend healthcare rights

By City Council Member Christopher Marte

A taxi passes under an unused congestion pricing gantry.

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Op-Ed | Congestion pricing will make transit – and our region – better

By Lisa Daglian, Executive Director, Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA (PCAC)

business

Metro Philadelphia

The Business Corner: It’s time to double down on strategy to grow your business

By Teresa Lundy

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

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Op-Ed | The way forward to lower housing costs and create homes

By Council Members Rafael Salamanca Jr., Kevin C. Riley

Council Member Joann Ariola.

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Op-Ed | Mayor’s so-called City of Yes ‘investments’ are fool’s gold

By Council Member Joann Ariola

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