As I often say, we live in a city of 8.3 million people — and 35 million opinions. But one thing all New Yorkers can agree on is that people come to our city to make it.  more

To the Editor: Thank you for the Jan. 19 editorial, “Hochul to make CUNY, SUNY smarter choice.” The City and State Universities of New York (CUNY and SUNY, respectively) are indeed a great bargain and can provide an excellent education for our high achieving New York high school graduates. Governor Hochul is to be congratulated on this move to facilitate admission to CUNY and SUNY to the top 10 percent of every high school graduating class. more

In recent weeks, journalists who focus on health care have discussed the problems resulting from mergers and consolidation of insurance companies and hospitals. more

Explore solidarity with Israel and the need for non-Jewish support. Witness firsthand the challenges and complexities in the region. more

To the Editor:   Hamas terror supporters on social media, in schools, in unions, and on the streets, are calling for the destruction of Israel and the death of all Jews worldwide.  Chants of “intifada,” “jihad,” “from the river to the sea Palestine will be free” all mean the same thing — a world without the Jewish State or Jewish people. more

The New York Local Journalism Sustainability Act would provide tax credits to local community-based newspapers for hiring local news reporters. more

Mayor Eric Adams unveils City of Yes plan, leveraging faith-based organizations to tackle affordable housing crisis in NYC. more

Bronx residents received an early holiday present this week when Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the long-awaited Henry Hudson Bridge toll rebate will go into effect Feb. 2024. more

To the Editor: I write this on the 110th day of Israel’s barbaric siege and genocide in Gaza. As the days and nights of unspeakable horror and suffering in Gaza crawl by, I and millions around the world say: “’Never Again’ is happening again. How could ‘Never Again’ happen again? Apparently it was nothing but a hollow cliche.” more

So Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz wants to make blocking a street an act of terrorism?  more