Amanda Luz Henning Santiago

People dining indoors at Katz Delicatessen on September 30, 2020.
Health Care
Some NY counties won’t enforce COVID-19 restrictions
Making sure private gatherings don’t exceed 10 people isn’t high on their list of priorities, despite recent COVID-19 surges.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
Policy
policy
What is the Defund the Police movement about?
Excelsior Newsletter
What is the Defund the Police movement about?
Is it a viable criminal justice solution?
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
article
Donald Trump exits Air Force One on July 30th.
New York State
Trump obsessively hates on NY
The president attacks his former hometown frequently, and often inaccurately.
By KAY DERVISHI, AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
article
The Parkside School
Education
Should NYC’s schools close before indoor dining?
Probably not, according to recent scientific studies.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
Policy
policy
What's holding up New York?
Excelsior Newsletter
Why isn’t pot legal yet?
Recreational marijuana use in New York.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
article
On Oct. 2, President Donald Trump announced that he tested positive for the coronavirus.
New York State
New York political figures infected by the coronavirus
A running list of who’s been diagnosed with COVID-19.
By JANA CHOLAKOVSKA, AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO, ZACH WILLIAMS
News & Politics
article
There’s some nuance to the Empire State’s operations.
Excelsior Newsletter
How does New York’s Legislature work?
There’s some nuance to the Empire State’s operations
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
article
Polling site at PS 375 Jackie Robinson School in Brooklyn on election day.
Campaigns & Elections
No unrest on Election Day
Despite fears of rioting, the state remained relatively calm.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
article
The NYCHA Howard Houses in Brooklyn.
Housing
Lawmakers call on NYCHA to fix its ventilation issues
It could help prevent spikes in coronavirus cases as people spend more time indoors this winter.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
Policy
policy
Civil rights activists have doubts about NYPD protest preparation.
New York City
Civil rights activists question NYPD preparation for protests
Progressives at non-violent protests get arrested while conservative protests have broken the law with impunity.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
article
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