David R. Jones's Columns - The Urban Agenda

David R. Jones writes "The Urban Agenda," a bi-weekly column in the New York Amsterdam News.

August 6th, 2026

Federal Cuts, Local Consequences: Will New York Protect Black Communities?

July 23rd, 2026

Specialized High Schools Admissions Rigged Against Students of Color

July 9th, 2026

Rent Stabilized Tenants Won a Much-Deserved Break

June 30th, 2026

Mayor Takes Troubling Turn on Police Oversight, Reform

June 11th, 2026

Thanks to Trump and HR1, 500,000 New Yorkers Are Losing Health Coverage

May 14th, 2026

Trump Ramps Up Financial Crisis for Student Borrowers

April 30th, 2026

Gig Work Isn’t What it Promises for Black and Latino New Yorkers

April 16th, 2026

Mayor’s Agenda May Drive Property Tax Reform

March 19th, 2026

New Yorkers Are Demanding Housing Affordability. Governor Hochul Can Help Provide It

March 5th, 2026

Mayor Mamdani’s Affordability Pledge Must Begin With NYCHA

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