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Governor Cuomo at Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Governor Cuomo at Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

What Cuomo’s nursing home report does not say

Nursing home deaths from COVID-19 are more complicated than the state Department of Health report explains.

By ZACH WILLIAMS, AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO | July 07, 2020

Mike Groll/Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Winners & Losers

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

By CITY & STATE

Opinion

Damages caused by Hurricane Sandy.

Off-shore sea gates could protect New York

The effort faces objections, but it may be the best way to hold back storm surges.

By BOB YARO

Signs and tents at the Occupy City Hall protest where protestors are demanding that the NYPD be defunded.

Did de Blasio actually defund the NYPD?

The mayor and the City Council did some fuzzy math to arrive at $1B in cuts.

By JEFF COLTIN

Campaigns & Elections

Retiring Republican State Senator Richard Funke.

What Democrats stand to gain upstate in 2020

There are five open state Senate seats far away from traditional downstate battlegrounds.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Mayor Bill de Blasio in a restaurant on June 27, 2020.

Indoor dining dashed in New York City

The city takes a step back on Monday’s reopening plans.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

The line for a COVID-19 testing site in April.

NYC’s coronavirus tracing program is making small strides

One month in, New York City Health + Hospitals is finding its footing.

By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO

The Surrogate Court building across from City Hall where Occupy City Hall protestors are demanding that the New York City Council vote to defund the NYPD.

City Hall reaches agreement on reduced budget, with major NYPD cuts

Some dissent on both the right and the left.

By JEFF COLTIN

Bill de Blasio takes the subway to celebrate the beginning of Phase 2 on June 23rd.

Buffeted by crises, will New York regain its footing?

First Read readers expect the city and state to rebound, but with major changes.

By JON LENTZ

OPINION

How can the private sector help NYC schools?

How the private sector can help NYC schools cope with COVID-19

Sharing facilities and expertise could help students weather the pandemic.

By LISA BELZBERG, RUTH COHEN

Keep New York’s housing courts closed

To protect Black lives, extend the halt on all evictions.

By VERONICA COOK, ROBERT SANDERMAN

Off-shore sea gates could protect New York

The effort faces objections, but it may be the best way to hold back storm surges.

By BOB YARO

CUNY cuts endanger educations and adjunct professors’ livelihood

The governor doesn’t want to raise taxes on the rich to protect public higher education.

By MICHAEL VILLANOVA

POLITICS

Campaigns & Elections

Retiring Republican State Senator Richard Funke.

What Democrats stand to gain upstate in 2020

There are five open state Senate seats far away from traditional downstate battlegrounds.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

City Council members blame NYPD cuts for rise in shootings

Robert Holden, Joe Borelli and the PBA say other elected officials have invited crime.

By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO

Did de Blasio actually defund the NYPD?

The mayor and the City Council did some fuzzy math to arrive at $1B in cuts.

By JEFF COLTIN

Indoor dining dashed in New York City

The city takes a step back on Monday’s reopening plans.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

Mayor Bill de Blasio delivers remarks at the Christian Cultural Center’s PPE and food distribution.

Nonprofits mourn cuts to New York City discretionary funding

Advocates say the cuts will disproportionately affect small grassroots organizations.

By KAY DERVISHI

What Cuomo’s nursing home report does not say

Nursing home deaths from COVID-19 are more complicated than the state Department of Health report explains.

By ZACH WILLIAMS, AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO

NYC’s coronavirus tracing program is making small strides

One month in, New York City Health + Hospitals is finding its footing.

By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO

How the coronavirus harkens back to another modern epidemic

Survivors of the HIV/AIDS crisis see similarities in the fears and stigma of the current health crisis.

By KAY DERVISHI

PERSONALITY

Governor Cuomo unveils COVID mountain.

Andrew Cuomo, the auteur

The governor’s coronavirus mountain is just one of his many artistic creations.

By ZACH WILLIAMS, AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO

Interviews & Profiles

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney on being gay in Trumpland

How NY’s first LGBTQ member of Congress beats Republicans in a purple district.

By JEFF COLTIN

Interviews & Profiles

Mondaire Jones: ‘I told you I was going to beat all of them!’

The presumptive member of Congress isn’t worried at all about absentee ballots.

By JEFF COLTIN

Interviews & Profiles

Second time’s the charm for Suraj Patel?

Patel is neck-and-neck after election night with Rep. Carolyn Maloney after losing in 2018.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

POWER LIST

City Council Member Ritchie Torres, #7 on the Pride Power 100 and likely new congress member for the South Bronx.

The 2020 Pride Power 100

Who holds the most power in New York State?

The 2020 Albany Power 100

Which NYC lobbying firms have the most pull in City Hall?

New York City’s Top 50 Lobbyists

City & State celebrates those making in impact in labor in New York.

The 2020 Labor 40 Under 40

MAGAZINE

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Campaigns & Elections

Assembly Member Michael Blake stands in solidarity with Assembly members in favor of new legislation for Police Reform during a news briefing at the state Capitol, in Albany on June 8th.

The protest primary

The movement against racism and police brutality has reshaped the electoral landscape.

By JEFF COLTIN

The most New York films about New York

Here’s what to watch during the endless bummer of COVID-19.

By BEN ADLER, AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO, RYAN SOMERS

This Week’s Headlines

50-a repealed and a second week of protests

Rounding up the week’s political news.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Meet the men who scared de Blasio away from police reform

NYPD officer unions taught the NYC mayor a lesson in 2014. He hasn’t forgotten it.

By BEN ADLER

EVENTS CALENDAR

City & State’s Webinar series: Safety and Emergency Management with the Coronavirus Pandemic

A Post-COVID Queens: What Have We Learned and What Does the Future Look Like?

2020 Virtual Digital New York

Economic & Social Equity in NY Virtual Event

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Photos: Recognizing New York’s most powerful people

City & State’s Power 100 reception tagged the leaders who make NYC tick.

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From left, Edward Wallace, co-chairman of the New York City Office at Greenberg Traurig and #83 on NYC 100; Suri Kasirer, founder & president of Kasirer and #28 on NYC 100.

From left, Chris Coffey, head of New York practice at Tusk Strategies and #98 on NYC 100; New York City Councilwoman Carlina Rivera, #100 on NYC 100; Samara Karasyk, executive vice president at the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.

From left, Jonathan Phelps, sales executive - political and advocacy at Pandora; Quemuel Arroyo, global head of community at Charge.

Jeff Coltin, senior reporter at City & State and emcee for the event, introducing the speaking lineup.

New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, #24 on NYC 100 and keynote speaker for the event, addressing the crowd.

The crowd listening to the speaking program for the reception.

Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte, chairwoman of the Brooklyn Democratic Party and #73 on NYC 100.

Emily Giske, partner at Bolton-St. Johns and #50 on NYC 100.

From left, Williams; David Greenfield, executive director and CEO at the Met Council and #95 on NYC 100; Jacquelyn Martell, state director of advocacy for Achievement First; Herman Merritt, political director at CSA.

From left, Errol Louis, host of “Inside City Hall” on NY1 and #41 on NYC 100; Randy Peers, president and CEO at the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.

From left, Coltin; Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, #44 on NYC 100.

Photos: Celebrating New York’s education leaders

City & State’s Education Power 100 reception recognized New York’s titans of teaching.

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From left, Tasfia Rahman, policy coordinator for the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families; Jasmine Gripper, executive director of the Alliance for Quality Education and #24 on the Education Power 100; Natasha Capers, coordinator for the New

A shot of the crowd eating, drinking and chatting during the event.

From left, Laura Zingmond, senior editor at InsideSchools and #43 on the Education Power 100; Vanessa Leung, co-executive director of the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families and #67 on the Education Power 100.

Betty Rosa, center left, chancellor of the state Board of Regents and #1 on the Education Power 100, talking with attendees at the event.

Jon Lentz, editor-in-chief of City & State New York, serves as the emcee for the event.

The crowd listens to the speaking program during the reception.

Rosa, right, delivering her keynote address next to Jeff Mejia, a graduate of Berkeley College and the Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics, who delivered introductory remarks.

State Sen. John Liu, chairman of the New York City Education Committee and #8 on the Education Power 100, delivering his keynote address.

From left, Anita Gundanna, co-executive director of the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families and #67 on the Education Power 100; Leung; Rahman.

Charissa Fernández, executive director of Teach for America New York and #57 on the Education Power 100, talking with an attendee at the event.

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, center, chairman of the Education Committee and #7 on the Education Power 100, talking with attendees during the event.

Photos: Celebrating the leaders who built New York

City & State’s 50 over 50 gala recognized New York’s elder statespeople.

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From left, Mary Paterson; Carl McCall, Lifetime Achievement honoree; former Gov. David Paterson, Lifetime Achievement honoree

From left, Lenue H. Singletary III, senior vice president for Brooklyn Hospital Center; Dr. Wayne Riley, president of SUNY Downstate

Betsy Gotbaum, executive director of Citizens Union and emcee for 50 Over 50, addressing the crowd

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams introducing Paterson

The crowd listens to the speaker lineup

Paterson delivers remarks while Adams laughs along with him

From left, McCall and Riley take a photo after they each delivered remarks

From left, Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez, commissioner of the New York City Department for the Aging and Lifetime Achievement honoree; Ana Oliveira, president and chief executive officer of The New York Women’s Foundation

Corey Johnson, speaker of the New York City Council, introduces Ethan Geto, principal at Geto & de Milly and Life Achievement honoree

From left, Geto and Johnson take a photo after they delivered remarks

Christine Quinn, president and CEO of Win, introduces Charles John O’Byrne, executive vice president for policy at Related Companies and Lifetime Achievement honoree

From left, Quinn and O’Byrne take a photo after they delivered remarks

Dr. Ramon Tallaj, board chairman for Somos Community Care, delivers remarks

Photos: Celebrating the most powerful figures in health

City & State’s gala recognized New York’s leaders in the health care community.

Article Images:

From left, Bryan O’Malley, executive direction of Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Association of New York State and #59 on Health Power 100; Marina Marcou-O’Malley, policy and operations director for the Alliance for Quality Education

From left, Kimberly Williams, president and chief executive officer of Vibrant Emotional Health and #85 on Health Power 100; Loree Sutton, candidate for mayor of New York City; Kathryn Salisbury, executive vice president of strategy and business developme

A shot of the crowd mingling during the event.

From left, David Gould, board chair of Primary Care Development Corporation; Harold Iselin, managing shareholder at the Albany office for Greenberg Traurig and #53 on Health Power 100; Laura Evangelista, shareholder at Greenberg Traurig; Louise Cohen, chi

From left, David Gould, board chair of Primary Care Development Corporation; Harold Iselin, managing shareholder at the Albany office for Greenberg Traurig and #53 on Health Power 100; Laura Evangelista, shareholder at Greenberg Traurig; Louise Cohen, chi

John W. Roane, chairman of the community advisory board for NYC Health+Hospitals Bellevue

From center, Lisa David, president and chief executive officer of Public Health Solutions, and Sharon Greenberger, president and chief executive officer of the YMCA of Greater New York and #86 on Health Power 100, chatting during the event.

Howard Zucker, commissioner of the state Department of Health.

Zucker breaking out festive glasses to celebrate the start of the new year.

Oxiris Barbot, commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and #2 on Health Power 100, delivering keynote remarks.

Johanne Morne, director of the state Department of Health AIDS Institute and #37 on Health Power 100

From left, Denise West, deputy executive director for the Brooklyn Perinatal Network; and Anthony Feliciano, director of the Commission on the Public’s Health System and #98 on Health Power 100

New York City Councilwoman Carlina Rivera, chairwoman of the Committee on Hospitals and #18 on Health Power 100, chatting with attendees at the event.

Photos: Celebrating the most powerful figures in the black community

City & State’s gala recognized New York’s black political leaders.

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From left, Maron Alemu, district director for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries; Chanera Pierce, senior project manager at New York City Housing Preservation and Development; Tasha Young, director of land use and policy for New York City Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo; and

From left, Rep. Gregory Meeks and DuWayne Gregory, presiding officer for the Suffolk County Legislature.

Keynote speaker Charles Rangel addressing the crowd.

Keynote speaker Meeks addressing the crowd.

Kirsten John Foy, president & CEO of Arc of Justice.

Gregg Bishop, commissioner of the New York City Department of Small Business Services, talking with other event attendees.

From left, Terrence Byerson, program coordinator at STRIVE; Rudy Coombs, president of the National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees, Local 813; Courtney Bennett, executive director of One Hundred Black Men; and Louis Baldwin, human resources manag

New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams (center left), and Errol Louis (center right), anchor & reporter at NY1, pose for a photo with other event attendees.

A shot of the crowd mingling during the event.