New York City
Politics
Coronavirus spreads, NYC schools close and Albany keeps going
Rounding up the week’s political news
New York City
Personality
NYC census outreach is paying off
A Q&A with New York City census director Julie Menin on putting more resources into phone banks and digital ads to reach New Yorkers.
New York City
Politics
New York needs masks, gowns and ventilators. Will Congress come through?
Federal responses to the coronavirus pandemic haven’t addressed shortages of medical supplies. Could New York’s congressional delegation change that?
Infrastructure
Policy
De Blasio is worried about NYC’s supply chain, should you be?
Some experts say sick drivers could cause shortages, but others say the system could adapt.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
De Blasio demands essential medical supplies from feds
Without them, New York City’s hospitals could run out in the next few weeks.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo bans ‘non-essential gatherings’ of all sizes
But the governor says it’s not a shelter in place order.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Rising calls to free incarcerated New Yorkers
A limited release of Rikers Island inmates may not halt a coronavirus outbreak.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
How should nonprofits adjust their services in light of COVID-19?
NYN Media talks to Andrea Wilson, partner at the accounting firm BDO and national co-leader of its nonprofit and education practice.
New York City
Policy
Are Brooklyn’s ultra-Orthodox social distancing?
Hasidic communities are changing practices to slow the coronavirus pandemic, but have been late adopters.
New York City
Politics
Elon Musk to the rescue?
The Tesla CEO said he could produce ventilators to help fill a nationwide shortage. Will he actually follow through?
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Who’s funding New York nonprofits stretched by the coronavirus?
Many groups have created response funds to help New Yorkers through the coronavirus crisis.
Donald Trump
Politics
Trump’s role with New York’s budget
The president will determine what the governor and state legislative leaders can do.
Transportation
Policy
Following ride-hail apps’ lead, Access-A-Ride ends shared trips
The coronavirus has lead to an end in shared ride-hail app and Access-A-Ride trips.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
New York City to cover extra costs for human services nonprofits
The city will reimburse human services contractors for extra costs due to the coronavirus.
Andrew Cuomo
Opinion
Cuomo only looks great between de Blasio and Trump
The governor hasn’t managed coronavirus perfectly.
New York City
Politics
Who will be next to lead the Bronx?
With unexpected retirements, the competition for borough president and Democratic party chair takes shape.
Criminal Justice
Policy