New York State

Governor Cuomo with U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Mustin on March 30th.
New York State
Politicians answer the call to fight COVID-19
Current and former officials drop what they’re doing and join the battle.
By JEFF COLTIN
News & Politics
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Governor Cuomo on a video call with his brother Chris Cuomo who has the coronavirus.
New York State
New York political figures infected by the coronavirus
A growing number of local politicians have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
By JANA CHOLAKOVSKA
News & Politics
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Governor Cuomo announcing the completion of the temporary hospital at the Javits Center.
New York State
The coronavirus in New York, by the numbers
New York now has the most cases. Here’s a look at other key figures in the state.
By CITY & STATE
News & Politics
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Rep. Elise Stefanik is one of the Upstate Republicans who signed a letter to Cuomo opposing the move to take unused ventilators from upstate and move them into the city.
Commentary
Upstate to New York City: Drop dead. Literally.
When it comes to lending unused ventilators, area politicians say only #upstatelivesmatter.
By BEN ADLER
Opinion
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Mayor de Blasio during a press availability on April 5th.
New York City
State budget cuts funding to NYC, but details are up in the air
Citywide leaders say little about cuts to hospitals, flat school aid and increased costs.
By JEFF COLTIN
News & Politics
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Medical professionals in protective suits wait to take information from people at the drive-through COVID-19 mobile testing center in New Rochelle, New York on March 13, 2020.
New York State
Is Westchester turning a corner on coronavirus?
Fewer tests are coming back positive in the county, but it’s too early to tell if that will continue.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
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The state Senate met with a limited number of Senators on March 18th.
New York State
Will the state Legislature actually go virtual?
Lawmakers in Albany have authorized remote voting, but the Legislature has yet to really take advantage of the practice.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
News & Politics
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Employee Rick Lambert monitors the number of people entering the concession area at Forest Park Golf Course, in New York, while staggering tee times for golfers due to the coronavirus.
Health Care
Suburban golf courses remain open, despite COVID-19
New York has banned basketball, but it allows golfing.
By AMINA FRASSL
Policy
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MTA workers disinfecting touch points
Labor
Front-line workers hope newfound respect leads to better conditions
Labor unions are determined to make sure employers don’t forget essential workers’ sacrifices.
By JEFF COLTIN
Policy
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Governor Andrew Cuomo with Rear Admiral John Mustin welcome the United States Naval Hospital Ship Comfort to New York City.
This Week’s Headlines
Coronavirus pandemic worsens and the state passes a late budget
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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