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The Black Lives Matter mural outside of Trump Tower.

This Week’s Headlines

Trump must hand over tax records and Tish James recommends police reforms

Rounding up the week’s political news.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH | July 10, 2020

Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

If the coronavirus is airborne, reopening certain businesses such as nail, hair and tanning salons and tattoo shops – all of which are included in Phase Three – may not be as safe as previously thought.

NY should rethink its reopening plans

With new data available regarding COVID-19’s transmissibility, the state would be wise to rethink some of the industries it’s allowing to reopen.

By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO

Winners & Losers

This week's biggest Winners & Losers

Who's up and who's down this week?

By CITY & STATE

A family in Bedstuy during the NYC get tested day of action on July 8th.

Herd immunity might exist in some NYC neighborhoods

Hardest-hit areas could have some protection in a future COVID-19 wave.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Interviews & Profiles

Council Member and likely new Queens Borough President Donovan Richards.

(Probably) the next Queens BP

Donovan Richards on the NYPD budget, the HQ2 site and real estate money.

By JEFF COLTIN

News & Politics

President Trump on July 7, 2020.

Supreme Court tells Trump to turn over his taxes

New York is just one step closer to seeing President Donald Trump’s personal finances.

By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO

Campaigns & Elections

Queens Assembly Candidate Jenifer Rajkumar.

The growing Queens South Asian political movement

New York City has never elected a South Asian American candidate. That could change this year.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Campaigns & Elections

Assembly District 38 candidate Jenifer Rajkumar.

New York’s 2020 state legislative primary results

Tracking the winners and losers in each district.

By ZACH WILLIAMS, KAY DERVISHI

Campaigns & Elections

Absentee ballots at the Albany Board of Elections.

When to expect the Board of Elections to count absentee ballots

Assembly districts are among the first to get counted.

By KAY DERVISHI

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

Mayor Bill de Blasio tours Flatbush with Councilmembers Farah Louis and Mathieu Eugene and Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte.

The coronavirus in New York, by the numbers

New York has the most cases. Here’s a look at other key figures in the state.

By CITY & STATE

This Week’s Headlines

Trump must hand over tax records and Tish James recommends police reforms

Rounding up the week’s political news.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Ask the Experts

How should New York reopen schools?

Experts say more federal funding will be needed to implement any plans to open schools safely.

By KAY DERVISHI

Herd immunity might exist in some NYC neighborhoods

Hardest-hit areas could have some protection in a future COVID-19 wave.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn.

NYC turns its attention to medical racism

After a Black woman died after giving birth, renewed interest in tackling longstanding racial disparities.

By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO

Internet access remains a problem as schools plan for reopening

With remote learning likely to continue, can New York finally get students connected?

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

NY should rethink its reopening plans

With new data available regarding COVID-19’s transmissibility, the state would be wise to rethink some of the industries it’s allowing to reopen.

By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO

Cuomo overrules de Blasio on reopening schools

This isn’t the first time during the pandemic that the governor has rebuffed one of the mayor’s ideas.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

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

(Probably) the next Queens BP

Donovan Richards on the NYPD budget, the HQ2 site and real estate money.

By JEFF COLTIN

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

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

Photos

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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.

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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.