By regulating marijuana, we can put black market drug dealers out of business and eliminate the rebellious allure that attracts young people.

At the end of the day, New Yorkers need a mayor who understands the problems they face, brings a smart plan and good people to the table, and, more than anything, has the independence, courage and conviction to do the right thing.

It's an intolerable abuse of power to have employees who are supposed to be advancing the public interest actually working on political campaigns.

I cant solve the poverty problem, but there are things you can do to mitigate its effects on kids.

By four years of age, the average child in a family receiving public assistance has heard about 13 million words, compared to 45 million for a child from a wealthier family. The disadvantages developed during their first four years are usually still present in high school.

The world's greatest city - New York City - deserves a government that works for all New Yorkers. That starts with a mayor who is independent from party bosses and special interests, who isn't afraid to be honest with the people, and who is focused on the issues New Yorkers care about most.

It always takes a scandal to bring about reform.