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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 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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