How students will rely on the vaccinated to stay safe

Most kids aren’t eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, which leaves their protection up to those around them.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago and Annie McDonough
• August 29, 2021

A new governor in town and school plans coming into focus

Rounding up the week’s political news.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• August 27, 2021

How extreme heat is driving a call for policy changes in New York

It’s time to revise the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program to provide a greater safety net for residents, especially low-income people of color, with little or no access to air conditioning.

• By Sonal Jessel and Diana Hernández
• August 27, 2021

More Cuomo fallout: Time’s Up head announces resignation

• By Kay Dervishi
• August 27, 2021

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

• By City & State
• August 26, 2021

A new ethical zeitgeist hits Albany

Even JCOPE is doing something about holding public officials accountable.

• By Zach Williams
• August 26, 2021

NYC nonprofit employees to de Blasio: Boost minimum wage for city-contracted workers

• By Kay Dervishi
• August 26, 2021

LG pick is the latest sign Hochul 2022 is up and running

An unexpected incumbent from Western New York is moving fast to position herself downstate.

• By Zach Williams
• August 25, 2021

6 things to know about the state’s new LG

Gov. Kathy Hochul has picked state Sen. Brian Benjamin to serve beside her in Albany

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• August 25, 2021

Hochul’s curious comments on gerrymandering

The new governor promised to change Albany politics before making a very interesting comment on redistricting.

• By Zach Williams
• August 25, 2021

Hochul picks Brian Benjamin for LG

The Harlem Democrat could help the new governor make inroads with downstate voters.

• By Zach Williams
• August 25, 2021

The many issues advocates hope Hochul will tackle differently than Cuomo

• By Kay Dervishi
• August 25, 2021

The Hochul tone debuts in Albany

‘Collaboration’ is the magic word as the new governor promises a new approach to policymaking.

• By Zach Williams
• August 25, 2021

5 takeaways from Kathy Hochul’s first speech as governor

She laid out her priorities on mask mandates in schools, rent relief distribution and ethics reforms.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• August 24, 2021

Why nonprofits should hire through a racial justice lens

• By Angelique Molina-Mangaroo
• August 24, 2021

New York welcomes its first female governor

Political observers hope that Kathy Hochul will bring needed change to Albany in her historic role.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• August 24, 2021

Living in isolation has saved – and harmed – New York’s seniors

Older adults were told to stay indoors during the pandemic, but that has had unintended consequences.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• August 23, 2021

Working together to stop elder abuse

A new law will help state agencies, companies and nonprofits collaborate to stop predators.

• By Zach Williams
• August 23, 2021

Editor’s note: “Da Homeless Hero” makes a splash

How Shams DaBaron stood out among the VIPs at City & State 15th anniversary celebration.

• By Ralph R. Ortega
• August 23, 2021

5 things to know about the new secretary to the governor

Incoming Gov. Kathy Hochul has appointed Karen Persichilli Keogh as her top aide.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• August 23, 2021