Demonstrators at Washington Square Park on Monday, March 29.
Labor
Advocates worry about barriers to excluded workers fund
Pay stubs and bank statements could prevent undocumented workers from receiving retroactive pandemic relief.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
Gov. Cuomo on March 24, 2021.
This Week’s Headlines
Another Cuomo scandal and a pot deal reached
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Hands holding a Marijuana bud
New York State
What to know when pot goes legal
Details are emerging from a deal that is expected to legalize cannabis in New York state.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Hunger strikers at the Church of the Ascension on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan for a rally.
Labor
Hunger strike draws attention to workers excluded from COVID-19 relief
Hundreds of thousands have gone without unemployment benefits. Pressure is on the Legislature as the state budget deadline looms.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
New York City Council candidate Selvena Brooks-Powers.
Interviews & Profiles
Selvena Brooks-Powers on the being the first candidate elected in an instant runoff
An interview with the new member of the New York City Council from Queens.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Personality
personality
Governor Cuomo on March 17.
New York State
What it would take for Cuomo to resign
The governor is pretty dug in, but certain conditions could make him change course.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Rep. Gregory Meeks, chair of the Queens Democratic Party
New York State
Politics permeates New York’s judiciary
It’s a complex road to get to the bench – one full of conflicts of interest and backroom dealings.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Carl Heastie became the first Black Assembly speaker in 2015.
This Week’s Headlines
Cuomo investigations move forward and one-house budgets approved
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
New York City Council candidate Selvena Brooks-Powers.
Campaigns & Elections
Selvena Brooks-Powers victorious in NYC’s first ranked-choice vote count
After nine rounds of hand-counting and elimination, Brooks-Powers emerged with over 51% of the vote
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie
New York State
Assembly’s impeachment law firm raises concerns
Davis Polk, hired to lead the impeachment investigation law firm, has ties to Cuomo allies.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
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