Opinion
Opinion
How midwives and doulas could reduce Black maternal mortality
New York City has a huge racial disparity in health problems among pregnant women.
New York State
Politics
Why are cops rarely charged or convicted when they kill in the line of duty?
A grand jury declined to indict police officers involved in the death of Daniel Prude in Rochester last year. That’s not a huge surprise.
New York City
Politics
Carlina Rivera, likely speaker candidate, endorses 13 women for City Council
Potential speakers are maneuvering to build support and Rivera is the first to endorse a slate.
Personality
Personality
3 things to know about Velmanette Montgomery’s legacy
The longtime lawmaker broke barriers for women and Black people alike in the halls of state power.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo faces sexual harassment allegations
Former staffer Lindsey Boylan said the governor acted inappropriately with her and kissed her against her will.
Health Care
Policy
Upcoming vaccine shipments might not fix racial disparities
Experts say outreach efforts have to accelerate alongside increases in supplies.
Opinion
Opinion
New York should vaccinate the incarcerated
Prisoners are at risk and it affects their whole community.
New York City
Politics
NYC launches website to highlight social equity outcomes
New data shows the city’s race and gender gaps on health, economic and educational indicators.
New York City
Politics
Controversial shelter provider’s new president already out
The Bronx Parent Housing Network fired its CEO for allegedly sexually abusing and harassing shelter residents and employees. His replacement is no longer with the network.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
How Cuomo wants to safeguard your data
A proposal in Cuomo’s executive budget would make it harder for companies to share and sell user data but some say it only scratches the surface of privacy concerns.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
The backlash to the Cuomo backlash has begun
Some political countercurrents are helping Gov. Andrew Cuomo weather the nursing home political storm.
Health Care
Policy
Did New York let doctors get away with sexual misconduct?
Internal whistleblowers say a branch of the state Department of Health was reluctant to penalize accused physicians.
Power Lists
The 2021 Nonprofit Power 100: 51-100
Recognizing the nonprofit leaders who are serving the most vulnerable New Yorkers.
Power Lists
The 2021 Nonprofit Power 100
Recognizing the nonprofit leaders who are serving the most vulnerable New Yorkers.
New York State
Politics
Heastie’s mum on Cuomo
The Assembly speaker has been quiet as members of his conference seek to revoke the governor’s emergency powers.
New York City
Politics
Nursing home scandal continues and Cuomo goes on the attack
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Special City Council election in diverse Bronx district
Ranked choice voting will decide who wins among six candidates vying to fill the City Council District 11 seat.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics