Kay Dervishi

New York State Senator Samra Brouk
New York State
New state lawmakers from Rochester spearhead policing reform
Elected officials take on mental health crisis response, police residency requirements and qualified immunity after Daniel Prude decision.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
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NYC relies on nonprofits like the Bronx Parent Housing Network to combat homelessness.
New York City
Controversial shelter provider’s new president already out
The Bronx Parent Housing Network fired its CEO for allegedly sexually abusing and harassing shelter residents and employees. His successor has already been replaced.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
article
The Manhattan Detention complex on White Street.
Criminal Justice
Bail reform reduced jail populations, but racial disparities worsened
New report details how the criminal justice system changed during the pandemic.
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
policy
A woman gets vaccinated at Calvary Baptist Church in White Plains.
Health Care
Vaccine scramble leaves many Westchester residents seeking doses elsewhere
Confusion in the county has led many to book vaccine appointments in New York City.
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
policy
Senator Chuck Schumer on his way to ratify the election
New York State
Removing Trump priority for NY Democrats in Congress
Here’s one thing Schumer and Ocasio-Cortez agree about.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
article
Pro-Trump supporters storm the grounds of the East Front of the US Capitol.
News & Politics
NY’s congressional delegation enraged after chaos at the Capitol
Representatives were moved to a secure location during riot in D.C.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
article
Line at Morrisania Hospital in the Bronx in 1947 for the smallpox vaccine.
Health Care
Why can’t NYC vaccinate like it’s 1947?
New York City gave smallpox vaccines to 5 million residents in just two weeks 74 years ago. What have we unlearned?
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
policy
COVID-19 restrictions sign in London in November 2020.
Health Care
How should New York be preparing for the UK coronavirus variant?
The seemingly more transmissible variant is in the United States.
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
policy
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli with Governor Cuomo in 2019.
Energy & Environment
DiNapoli opens up fossil fuel divestment
After years of opposition to fossil fuel divestment, the state comptroller will review and drop the pension fund’s investments in energy companies.
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
policy
The Beach Terrace Nursing Home in Long Beach, New York.
Health Care
Are New York’s nursing homes prepared for the second COVID-19 wave?
Though access to PPE and testing has improved, understaffing could leave long-term care facilities vulnerable.
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
policy
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