CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Op-Endorsement: In Congress, Ydanis Rodriguez Will Take On Poverty
Jose Reyes |
‘We need fighters in Congress who understand our struggles, shine light on them, and fix them.’
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Op-Endorsement: Michael Blake has Delivered for the Bronx
Danny Barber |
‘I believe in Michael Blake for Congress because he believes in The Bronx.’
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Op-Endorsement: Tapper’s Life Lessons Make Her the Choice for the 15th District
Lawrence Kenchen |
‘I think after years of little change it would be wise to pick someone who could be the vaccine of hope and change the neighborhood so desperately needs.’
2020 15th Congressional District Primary
Op-Endorsement: The Bronx Doesn’t Need a Savior. It Needs Julio Pabon.
Ramon Emilio Vasquez |
‘Pabon might be running for Congress but he is not a politician. You can hear the difference when he speaks from the heart and they read from a script.’
2020 15th Congressional District Primary
Op-Endorsement: Samelys Lopez is the best candidate for LGBTQ Bronxites
Richie Merino |
‘Lopez understands that racism and homophobia doesn’t just stem from individual prejudices, but from something more foundational: the inherently oppressive nature of capitalism as designed by its White male founders.’
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: Brownsville is Waging its Own Fight Against COVID-19 and Racism
Erasma Monticciolo |
‘As a community, we are not taking a knee waiting on the government to provide solutions. We are exercising our power and local resources to develop the hands-on solutions and practices that will most benefit our community.’
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: The Only Essential Workers They Care About Are the Cops
Mustafa Sullivan |
‘COVID-19 took the mask off this truth: The only essential workers this country cares about are cops.’
2020 15th Congressional District Primary
Op-Endorsement: Melissa Mark-Viverito Can Still Win This Race
Elizabeth Pacheco, Clarissa Alayeto and Julio Medina |
‘We do not need to be told which candidates are viable by people who do not live here, and do not understand the priorities of the people in the district.’
2020 15th Congressional District Primary
Op-Endorsement: Ritchie Torres for Congress
Elvin Garcia |
‘There are 12 candidates running for this seat, but every indicator says that the race has narrowed and either Rev. Ruben Diaz Sr. or Torres will win.’
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: A Reopened Housing Court Must Protect New Yorkers of Color
Anna Luft and Austen Refuerzo |
‘No landlord, attorney, court staffer or judge has yet made the argument that it is actually safe to open housing courts. ‘
