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.

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.

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

How will the Legislature revoke Cuomo’s emergency powers?

There’s no consensus yet on how to curb Cuomo’s expanded powers, but those powers may not be gone for good.