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Opinion

Op-Ed | The Speaker’s Corner: New York can’t afford to stop growing

By City Council Speaker Julie Menin
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Posted on June 4, 2026

When New Yorkers talk about affordability, we usually talk about what things cost.

Housing. Childcare. Groceries. Transportation.

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Op-Ed | The Speaker’s Corner: New York can’t afford to stop growing

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