Diversity and tolerance comprise the secret sauce that fuels New York City’s creative and economic dynamism.

Scientists are uncovering centuries of climate data and human history from giant old timbers saved from demolished structures.

If we are successful in modernizing our economy and greening our infrastructure, and if we do this in a way that expands opportunity, then New York City should seamlessly regain its symbolic and actual place in our economy and in our consciousness.

David Dinkins made us stronger, but he also made us and our city better, and we should honor his memory in this difficult time by rededicating ourselves to public service.

A show on campus investigates how trees have been used as pawns in human schemes in and around New York City.

“Beyond doubt the large question facing New York housing production today has to do with a market that can not provide for the half of our households that are low income.”

In a dangerous world we must be vigilant in the face of evil, but we must also do our best to reduce self-inflicted wounds. We can do a better job of detoxifying our technology, and of helping those who are victims of attacks and disasters. We owe it to our children and the planet they will inherit.

David Dinkins represents a time when public service was considered a calling. From his service in the U.S. Marines, to his time in the New York State legislature, his service as New York City Clerk, Borough President, Mayor and now Professor; he has always looked for ways to make a contribution to the public good.