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A man jogs along a section of the Grand Concourse in the Bronx that has been temporarily closed in an effort to provide more social distancing space.
A man jogs along a section of the Grand Concourse in the Bronx that has been temporarily closed in an effort to provide more social distancing space.
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This Week’s Headlines
Coronavirus cases continue to climb and Flanagan retires

Rounding up the week’s political news

By REBECCA C. LEWIS | March 27, 2020
 
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Policy
Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks to the media after the Senate passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
Did New York get screwed by the stimulus bill?
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Sen. Chuck Schumer disagree. Here’s what the math shows.
By JEFF COLTIN
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Winners & Losers
This week's biggest Winners & Losers
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Who's up and who's down this week?
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Opinion
A person is sean walking throught the empty lawn of Sheep Meadow in Central Park on March 21st.
Keep the parks open
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Closing them to slow the spread of COVID-19 would do more harm than good.
By ROSE HARVEY
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New York State
President Trump during the governor's teleconference on partnership for the COVID-19 response on March 26th.
Is Trump letting New Yorkers die of COVID-19 because it’s Democratic?
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This isn’t the first time Trump has apparently punished his former home for political reasons.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
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Personality
Gov. Andrew Cuomo at the New York State Fair.
Andrew Cuomo is single and ready to mingle
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… so we made him a dating profile.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
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New York State
New York State Capitol building in Albany.
The final stretch of budget negotiations begins
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It’s still unclear when New York’s spending plan will be finalized.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
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Health Care
Patients wait in line outside an urgent care pharmacy while wearing personal protective equipment in Queens.
Mental health needs expected to rise due to COVID-19
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo called on therapists to volunteer remote mental health support.
By KAY DERVISHI
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Policy
A food delivery worker seen on the subway during the coronavirus outbreak on March 25th.
Gig worker reforms won’t be included in the budget
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They’re on the front lines of the pandemic, but they’ll have to wait for labor protections.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
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OPINION

Opinion
A person is sean walking throught the empty lawn of Sheep Meadow in Central Park on March 21st.
Keep the parks open
Closing them to slow the spread of COVID-19 would do more harm than good.
By ROSE HARVEY
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Opinion
How de Blasio failed students in failing schools
The mayor of New York City should have followed on his predecessor’s path in education policy.
By RAYMOND DOMANICO
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Opinion
Don’t leave people to die from COVID-19 on Rikers Island
The conditions are crowded and unsanitary and the spread inside will eventually get outside.
By CAMILLA BRODERICK
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Commentary
Cuomo only looks great between de Blasio and Trump
The governor hasn’t managed coronavirus perfectly.
By ROSS BARKAN
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POLITICS

New York State
Governor Cuomo announcing the completion of the temporary hospital at the Javits Center.
The new coronavirus, by the numbers
New York now has the most cases. Here’s a look at other key figures in the state.
By CITY & STATE
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This Week’s Headlines
Coronavirus cases continue to climb and Flanagan retires
Rounding up the week’s political news
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
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New York City
NYC’s hospitals are in dire straits
Without protective gear, ventilators and available beds, the city’s hospitals are overrun with coronavirus patients and nearing their breaking points.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
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New York State
How lawmakers could vote remotely on the state budget
Thanks to the coronavirus, it’s not who’s in the room – it’s who’s in the Zoom.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
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Policy

Technology
This week's tech loser, Amazon's Jeff Bezos.
Tech Winner & Loser of the week
Who's up and who's down in tech this week?
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
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Policy
Did New York get screwed by the stimulus bill?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Sen. Chuck Schumer disagree. Here’s what the math shows.
By JEFF COLTIN
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Health Care
Mental health needs expected to rise due to COVID-19
Gov. Andrew Cuomo called on therapists to volunteer remote mental health support.
By KAY DERVISHI
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Policy
Gig worker reforms won’t be included in the budget
They’re on the front lines of the pandemic, but they’ll have to wait for labor protections.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
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PERSONALITY

City & State recognizes 50 of the most influential people overseeing the technological transformations in New York.
The Gov Tech 50
Changing the way New York government works.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
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Personality
Andrew Cuomo, superstar
New York’s COVID-19 outbreak has pushed the governor into the national spotlight.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
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Interviews & Profiles
A Q&A with New York City’s go-to crisis manager
Kathryn Garcia talks about tackling food insecurity during the coronavirus, and her many other jobs.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
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Interviews & Profiles
Serving constituents during the coronavirus outbreak
There is lots to do, from making phone calls to protecting consumers to passing legislation.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
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POWER LIST

MAGAZINE

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News & Politics
How prepared is the Empire State?
Coronavirus is coming. Is New York ready?
How health officials are bracing for a large-scale outbreak.
By AMINA FRASSL
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New York City
6 New York City Council members want to be speaker
Could the field grow before 2021?
By JEFF COLTIN
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Personality
All of New York’s top lawmakers are single
Who says you’ve got to be married to get ahead in politics?
By JEFF COLTIN
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Personality
New York’s top 10 power couples
The Empire State's most politically potent pairs
By JEFF COLTIN
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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.
Julie Menin, New York City census director and executive assistant corporation counsel for strategic advocacy, holding up her profile in City & State as #75 on NYC 100.
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.
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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.
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