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
Cities like Syracuse hold their local elections in November.
Campaigns & Elections
Nobody votes in local elections. Could moving them to November help?
Elections are scheduled all over the calendar, and lots of New Yorkers don’t even know it.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
article
Donald Trump on November 26th.
New York City
Trump’s potential New York legal woes
The president is the subject of several investigations in the Empire State.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS, KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
article
First Lady Chirlane McCray and Chancellor Richard Carranza at the Parkside School in October.
Education
Elected officials, parents call for another chance for New York City students to opt into in-person learning
Staffing and space challenges will limit the availability of five days of in-person learning, but many say the option should open up again for families.
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
policy
West Islip, New York, USA - 22 September 2019
New York State
Islip is making it easier for communities of color to be represented
Most towns in New York use an at-large election system, which favors white majorities.
By KAY DERVISHI
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 U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on Tuesday for yet another case challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act.
Health Care
How the Supreme Court’s case on the ACA could hurt New York
If the Affordable Care Act is struck down, at least 1 million New Yorkers could lose their health insurance.
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
policy
Future-Rep. Mondaire Jones.
Interviews & Profiles
How Mondaire Jones made history in the suburbs
A gay, Black, progressive first-time candidate showed that Westchester and Rockland counties are ready for change.
By KAY DERVISHI, ANNIE MCDONOUGH
Personality
personality
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