Op-Ed | New York wants to save local news. They’re forgetting about nonprofits and public media
AMNY—Communities across New York have grossly inadequate local news coverage. The national collapse of local and community news has led to a 75 percent drop in the number of local journalists since 2002 – and a shocking 28 counties in New York are below even the anemic national average. Fortunately, last year the state legislature […]
Safeguarding Democracy by Defending Free Speech and Enabling a Vibrant Press
FORUM—Mark Jackson ’85 remembers the framed newspaper article prominently displayed in the house where he grew up. It told the story of his father, a journalist, being “thrown out” of a Long Beach, Long Island city council meeting after he publicly objected to the council going into executive session. Mark’s father, Paul Jackson, cited the […]
One lesson of NYC’s mayoral election: Rabbis’ political endorsements come with a cost
JEWISH TELEGRAPHIC AGENCY—The Book of Exodus begins with a sudden shift in fortunes. Joseph, the Jewish leader who rose to power in Pharaoh’s court, dies. The Pharaoh who favored him dies. And then: “A new king arose who did not know Joseph.” What follows is not just a story of oppression and liberation; it’s a […]
NYPD head count doesn’t correlate to crime rates, data suggests, despite candidate rhetoric
GOTHAMIST—Whether or not to hire more police officers has been one of the more contentious policy arguments among New York City’s mayoral hopefuls — but a new report by a former NYPD executive shows that more cops don’t necessarily equal better public safety. The report, published Thursday by the group Vital City, shows crime declined consistently across […]
Our Advice to The New York Times About a Vexing Editorial Decision
VITAL CITY—We’re pleased to share that Errol Louis, Chair of the Charles H. Revson Foundation Board, co-authored a recent piece in Vital City offering guidance to The New York Times on a challenging editorial decision related to public safety and urban governance. His insights continue to reflect the Foundation’s commitment to civic dialogue and informed […]
Meet Your Mayor 2025
THE CITY—Who should you rank on your ballot to be the next mayor of New York City? Take the same quiz the candidates did and find your closest match. Voters of New York City: Can’t decide who to put on your ballot for mayor? This quiz will help you decide by matching your responses to […]