New York State
Politics
NY’s shutdown will cause domestic abuse to rise
However, resources are still available to victims of abuse.
New York City
Politics
5 ways New Yorkers can help each other through the pandemic
Donate money, face masks – or even volunteer from home.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
NY to start experimental treatments for COVID-19
A combination drug therapy and plasma serum will be tested on the state’s sickest patients.
Rikers Island
Opinion
Don’t leave people to die from COVID-19 on Rikers Island
The conditions are crowded and unsanitary and the spread inside will eventually get outside.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Serving constituents during the coronavirus outbreak
There is lots to do, from making phone calls to protecting consumers to passing legislation.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Home care attendants helping elderly, disabled lacking equipment
Providers helping people that are at high risk amid the COVID-19 outbreak report shortage of face masks, sanitizer.
New York City
Politics
Tracking a unique coronavirus data point: our feelings
In a partnership with data analytics firm Elucd, City & State will publish daily updates on coronavirus sentiment polling of New Yorkers.
New York State
Policy
Why Cuomo and de Blasio disagree on testing for COVID-19
The state is prioritizing testing for COVID-19, but New York City wants to save scarce resources for treating the sick.
New York State
Policy
Can pot legalization pass while the state reacts to the coronavirus?
Albany lawmakers still disagree with Cuomo on how to use tax revenues from pot sales.
New York State
Politics
Poll: What New York political insiders thought before the pandemic
There was widespread agreement on what would actually get done in Albany before coronavirus hit.
New York State
Personality
How to protect mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
Therapy via teleconference and a new suicide hotline are among the proposals at the state level.
New York City
Personality
Rodneyse Bichotte: Definitely not the old boss
The machines are waning. Brooklyn Democrats are divided. But if anyone can unite them, it’s her.
Education
Policy
Hurdles aplenty as remote learning begins today
Students at NYC schools begin remote learning today, what challenges will they face?
Policy
How NYC could increase social distancing to combat coronavirus
Responding to the governor’s criticism of people gathering in parks despite the spread of coronavirus, New York City Council members offer solutions.
MTA
Policy
The MTA’s dire situation – by the numbers
Coronavirus has plunged daily subway ridership by at least 60%.
Power Lists
The 2020 Above & Beyond
Recognizing women in the public sector who've made notable contributions to society.
Politics
Lentol proposes vote-by-mail for New York’s presidential primary
Assemblyman Joseph Lentol has introduced an unusual piece of legislation meant to allow every registered Democrat in the state to vote by absentee ballot to ensure that voting takes place while limiting social contact.
Politics
Cuomo’s popularity is skyrocketing, but not with everyone
Despite widespread praise for Gov. Andrew Cuomo, state lawmakers and activists are criticizing some aspects of his coronavirus response.
Politics
Cuomo's Medicaid dilemma
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he can't finalize a state budget with federal changes to Medicaid.
Budget
Personality