New York City
Politics
Coronavirus containment zone, limiting public gatherings and St. Patrick’s Day parade canceled
Rounding up the week’s political news
New York State
Politics
Tish declares war on Alex Jones' toothpaste
The state’s attorney general wants to stop the InfoWars talk show host’s hawking toothpaste he claims kills coronavirus.
New York State
Politics
Could coronavirus keep candidates off the ballot?
Rep. Jerrold Nadler joins growing calls for reduced petitioning requirements.
New York State
Politics
Voting in the time of coronavirus
While states consider postponing elections, expanding absentee voting may be another solution.
MTA
Policy
There’s no easy fix for altering subway service during a pandemic
Potential service cuts pose more questions than answers.
New York State
Politics
Lawmakers and advocates call on the state to halt evictions
Many argue that evictions during this public health crisis could lead to more people contracting the coronavirus.
New York State
Politics
What will happen if New York loses a congressional seat?
A new redistricting process brings uncertainty as to how congressional seats will be drawn.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
The new coronavirus reality in New York
Cuomo has plans to boost testing capacity as cases exceed 300.
Interviews & Profiles
Policy
What does coronavirus mean for school funding in New York?
State Budget Director Robert Mujica explains big plans to change state education spending.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
De Blasio declares state of emergency over coronavirus
Events with more than 500 people are now banned statewide.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Vanessa Gibson wants the be the Bronx’s first black BP
And the city councilwoman has been practicing her Spanish for 2021.
New York City
Politics
NYC closes two public schools amid coronavirus concerns
Area colleges and universities are taking similar steps to curtail the virus’s spread.
New York City
Politics
New York can’t test enough people for coronavirus
The lack of testing risks worsening the pandemic.
New York City
Policy
Everything New Yorkers need to know about the 2020 census
The decennial count will be conducted primarily online for the first time this year.
New York City
Politics
Where the Queens borough president candidates stand on the big issues
We asked the candidates 16 questions. Here are their answers.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Katz admits mistake in asking for bail
Queens DA also continues asking for bail in other cases, despite campaign pledge.
Technology
Policy
Is ‘InsurTech’ here to stay?
Root CEO Alex Timm talks the Green Light Law, telematics-based car insurance and the slightly grating nickname for insurance technology.
Bill de Blasio
Politics