Taking A Stand To Restore Paralysis Research in New York State
Feb 26, 2013
There seems to be no greater punishment than paralysis. It’s easy, lazy even, for me to say -- so many people struggle with horrific illnesses and severe physical challenges. It’s impossible Last Updated (Tuesday, February 26, 2013 10:16 PM)
Downtown, West Side to Lose Voting Power Under Council Redistricting Plan
Feb 25, 2013
After many delays and revisions, the New York City Districting Commission has presented its final proposed new City Council district map to the City Council for approval. Every ten years, Last Updated (Monday, February 25, 2013 12:40 PM)
Guest Commentary: Means, Ends and State Constitutional Reform
Feb 05, 2013
Politicians weigh means against ends every day. It’s part of the job description. In a masterful film, Steven Speilberg showed us how Lincoln balanced means and ends as he sought Last Updated (Tuesday, June 04, 2013 02:32 PM)
Why Grassroots Activism Matters to New York City
Feb 03, 2013
New York City is simply not working for a large percentage of the population. In Manhattan, the top 20 percent of families earn forty times more than the bottom 20 Last Updated (Tuesday, June 04, 2013 02:26 PM)
Hunger After Superstorm Sandy: Why We Need The Kosher and Halal Food Act
Jan 13, 2013
More than one million New Yorkers are in danger of going hungry every year, according to the National Coalition Against Hunger. Even before super storm Sandy hit, our city’s emergency Last Updated (Wednesday, March 27, 2013 09:56 AM)
Guest Commentary: The Unity Map and City Council Redistricting
Sep 07, 2012
NEW YORK — The redistricting battles are here again. Every 10 years, the New York City Council embarks upon a quasi-independent process of redrawing its legislative boundaries to comport with Last Updated (Friday, February 08, 2013 03:37 AM)
Commentaries '99-03
Jan 18, 2012
Cooking With Gas (10/13/03) Once viewed as a pesky nuisance, natural gas has become more and more in demand - and more and more expensive. Sam Williams follows the journey Last Updated (Thursday, July 26, 2012 03:53 PM)
On Fracking, the Cuomo Administration Must Slow Down
Oct 07, 2011
Photo by William Swet Critics say hydraulic fracturing has caused damage to communities and the environment in neighboring states. Here, a truck near Dimock Penn., carries pipe to be used in Last Updated (Tuesday, June 04, 2013 10:42 AM)
On Fracking, the Cuomo Administration Strikes a Balance
Oct 07, 2011
Photo by William Sweet While New York has been considering wehteh to allow gas drilling, many sites have been developed in adjoining states, such as this one near Dimock, Penn. (For an Last Updated (Tuesday, June 04, 2013 10:47 AM)
City Shuts the 'Box' to Open Job Opportunities
Sep 26, 2011
Photo by Andy Dayton It's daunting enough to look for a job when there are over four unemployed workers for every opening. It's even harder when you desperately want work but Last Updated (Friday, May 25, 2012 11:38 AM) |