Criminal Justice

Policy

Why aren’t state prisoners being vaccinated yet?

New York goes against CDC recommendations by not vaccinating corrections officers and inmates at the same time.

New York City

Policy

Delayed COVID-19 statistics have become a pattern

New York City and state have each been criticized for failing to release information on vaccinations, deaths and more.

Donald Trump

Politics

Will Trump ever leave Staten Island?

The borough’s GOP has been Trumpified. Will it keep moving right after his presidency?

Health Care

Policy

AG James: Nursing home deaths undercounted

A new report says the Cuomo administration may have undercounted COVID-19 deaths of nursing home residents by as much as 50%.

New York City

Politics

What does New York City’s mayor do?

Sure, it’s an important job, but will there still be time for naps?

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Queens contest offers the first test of ranked-choice voting

Organizers have been engaging in robust education campaigns to make sure voters are ready.

Labor

Policy

Teamsters declare victory in Hunts Point strike

The produce workers who kept New York City fed during the pandemic finally see the fruits of their labor.

Transportation

Politics

Why are the NYC subways still closed overnight?

Calls to reopen the subways for 24/7 service are growing after nearly a year of closures.

Criminal Justice

Policy

State Legislature may restore voting rights to parolees

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has done it through executive order, but this would make the change permanent.

Labor

Politics

A who’s who of the elected officials at the Hunts Point strike

The strike at the Hunts Point Produce Market in the South Bronx brought out a lot of political star power.

New York State

Politics

How Cuomo wants to raise revenues

His proposed state budget includes ideas big and small to help close a multibillion-dollar deficit.