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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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Nonprofits

Cuomo pulls back on proposed donor disclosures for nonprofits

The state budget expands the Department of State’s oversight of nonprofits.

By KAY DERVISHI

Policy

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City Councilman Keith Powers was one politician who sent a letter calling for advances on existing nonprofit contracts.

Nonprofits

Nonprofits ask for clearer guidance from state government

Organizations point to New York City’s commitment to continued funding as a model for the state.

By KAY DERVISHI

Policy

policy

Patients wait in line outside an urgent care pharmacy while wearing personal protective equipment in Queens.

Health Care

Mental health needs expected to rise due to COVID-19

Gov. Andrew Cuomo called on therapists to volunteer remote mental health support.

By KAY DERVISHI

Policy

policy

People line up outside Elmhurst Hospital Center in Queens to be tested for the coronavirus.

New York State

5 ways New Yorkers can help each other through the pandemic

Donate money, face masks – or even volunteer from home.

By KAY DERVISHI

News & Politics

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A home care worker in France visiting her patient this month, in the United States home care workers are having trouble getting access to the materials they need to face COVID-19.

Health Care

Home care attendants helping elderly, disabled lacking equipment

Providers helping people that are at high risk amid the COVID-19 outbreak report shortage of face masks, sanitizer.

By KAY DERVISHI

Policy

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Interviews & Profiles

NYC census outreach is paying off

A Q&A with New York City census director Julie Menin on putting more resources into phone banks and digital ads to reach New Yorkers.

By KAY DERVISHI

Personality

personality

An empty subway underground passage on Monday. Many New Yorkers can make the choice to stay home, homeless New Yorkers cannot.

Health Care

Homeless New Yorkers at greater risk from COVID-19

A struggle to pay for resources and staff hampers New York City’s ability to help the homeless.

By KAY DERVISHI

Policy

policy

In an effort to help students during the COVID-19 crisis students can pick up food at NYC schools this week.

Nonprofits

Who will feed the hungry during the coronavirus outbreak?

Charities are feeling the strain as New York City tries to feed its students and elderly.

By KAY DERVISHI

Policy

policy

What could the census mean for New York?

New York State

What will happen if New York loses a congressional seat?

A new redistricting process brings uncertainty as to how congressional seats will be drawn.

By KAY DERVISHI

News & Politics

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Kay Dervishi