Assembly Speaker Heastie has been quiet during uproar around Cuomo's nursing home cover-up.
New York State
Heastie’s mum on Cuomo
The Assembly speaker has been quiet as members of his conference seek to revoke the governor’s emergency powers.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been under intense scrutiny all week.
This Week’s Headlines
Nursing home scandal continues and Cuomo goes on the attack
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
New York City Council candidate Felicia Singh
Interviews & Profiles
Taxi medallion crisis hits home for one candidate
A Q&A with New York City Council hopeful Felicia Singh on her family’s experience navigating bankruptcy.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Personality
personality
A New Yorker holding a joint during the Cannabis Parade.
New York State
Cuomo’s proposed pot amendments don’t appease advocates
Activists said the governor made some welcome tweaks to his plan, but the changes didn’t go far enough.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes
Criminal Justice
Can legalizing pot help communities heal?
Lawmakers and advocates fear that Cuomo’s proposal won’t.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
State Sen. Liz Krueger
Criminal Justice
How Cuomo’s and the Legislature’s marijuana legalization plans differ
A point-by-point guide to the competing proposals.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
Gov. Cuomo on Sep. 9, 2020
This Week’s Headlines
An apparent nursing home coverup and arenas open up
Rounding up the week’s political news
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced that sports arenas in the state can reopen at 10% capacity
Health Care
Public health experts urge caution with rapid COVID-19 testing
Cuomo wants to use 15-minute tests to reopen stadiums, resume in-person weddings and bring back Broadway.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
New Yorkers getting vaccinated at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem.
Health Care
What to know about preexisting conditions and vaccines
New York has opened up eligibility to another group of people.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
A new vaccination site has opened at Yankee Stadium.
This Week’s Headlines
Racial disparities in vaccinations and Cuomo sidelines health experts
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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Rebecca C. Lewis
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