Coronavirus

Governor Cuomo at Northwell Health Core Lab in New Hyde Park before delivering his daily COVID-19 Coronavirus briefing on Sunday April 19, 2020.
New York State
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
News & Politics
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As protests over the murder of George Floyd rage on, the NYPD are increasing the risk for both protestors and themselves but not wearing masks.
Criminal Justice
NYPD officers eschew masks during protests
The large gatherings of cops and protesters could exacerbate the coronavirus threat.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
Policy
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and former Secretary to the Governor Lawrence Schwartz.
New York State
Cuomo calls his secretaries back for one more job
From reopening the economy to expanding hospital capacity, Schwartz, Mulrow and Cohen are back to beat the coronavirus.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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NYPD officers arrest a protester in Union Square during a rally responding to the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd at the hands of police.
This Week’s Headlines
Reopening slowly and the state Senate meets remotely
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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Scott Stringer, Linda Lacewell, and City & State Editor and Chief Jon Lentz during a webinar on Thursday.
New York City
Scott Stringer’s roadmap to a balanced budget
Comptroller said the city is avoiding cuts ‘out of laziness’ and borrowing is a last resort.
By JEFF COLTIN
News & Politics
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State Senator Robert Ortt protesting the removal of the law banning the wearing of masks in public.
New York State
The politics of face masks comes to the state Legislature
New York Republicans are looking for excuses to go maskless.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
News & Politics
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New York City Council Member Mark Levine.
New York City
What’s safe now? A City Councilman tries to answer.
Mark Levine, the Health Committee chairman, releases a guide on the risks of different activities.
By JEFF COLTIN
News & Politics
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State Sen. John Liu, chairman of the state Senate New York City Education Committee.
Education
Lawmakers push back against Cuomo’s proposed cuts to schools
Committee chairs from the state Senate and NY City Council object.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
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Governor Cuomo at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, May 26th.
New York State
Cuomo said “blame me,” but he hasn’t always taken responsibility
The governor sometimes points the finger elsewhere when things go wrong.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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The meaning of the term “front line worker” has shifted dramatically during the coronavirus pandemic.
New York State
How would line-of-duty benefits work for COVID-19?
De Blasio has thrown his support behind death benefits for NYC workers, but the measure would first have to pass in Albany.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
News & Politics
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