Commentary

Original essays, new research and data analysis on many of the biggest questions facing New York and other cities

Mamdani’s Charter School Dilemma

Education

Mamdani’s Charter School Dilemma

Joseph P. Viteritti Nov. 06 2025

A Housing Roadmap for New York’s Next Mayor

Housing

A Housing Roadmap for New York’s Next Mayor

Alex Armlovich Nov. 06 2025

Why Mayor-Elect Mamdani Should Embrace Mayoral Control of Our Schools

Education

Why Mayor-Elect Mamdani Should Embrace Mayoral Control of Our Schools

Richard Buery Jr. Nov. 06 2025

How Things Really Get Done

City Government

How Things Really Get Done

Vital City Nov. 06 2025

Which Way Mamdani?

City Government

Which Way Mamdani?

Ben Krauss Nov. 06 2025

The Devil Is in the Details (of 911 Dispatch)

Mental Health

The Devil Is in the Details (of 911 Dispatch)

Jessica Gillooly, Barry Friedman Nov. 06 2025

Tough Budget Choices Ahead

Budget

Tough Budget Choices Ahead

Carol Kellermann, Charles Brecher Nov. 06 2025

No City for Old Monuments?

culture

No City for Old Monuments?

Michele Bogart Nov. 06 2025

A New Era in New York City Political History?

City Government

A New Era in New York City Political History?

Mason B. Williams Nov. 06 2025

Reality Check: How Safe are Manhattan (and Brooklyn)?

Reality Check

Reality Check: How Safe are Manhattan (and Brooklyn)?

Vital City Oct. 31 2025

Bringing the Fun Back to Fun City: Mamdani, Mailer and Breslin

Politics

Bringing the Fun Back to Fun City: Mamdani, Mailer and Breslin

Gabriel S. Tennen Oct. 29 2025

What Came After ‘Drop Dead’

History

What Came After ‘Drop Dead’

David R. Eichenthal Oct. 29 2025