Power Lists

The 2020 Labor Power 100

Recognizing the most influential figures New York labor.

New York State

Policy

Police brutality is prevalent statewide in NY

New York City has no monopoly on alleged police misconduct and systemic racism in law enforcement.

New York State

Policy

Will essential workers have enough PPE for a second wave?

Mixed messages and flimsy regulations could leave nurses and others defenseless again.

Health Care (Archived)

Policy

Pandemic drives New York’s Medicaid enrollment up

Increased reliance on Medicaid could further increase the state’s spending, though federal aid has helped offset the burden.

Housing

Policy

Federal eviction order prompts calls for further state action

The Trump administration paused evictions until the end of the year, but it won’t cover all New Yorkers.

New York City

Politics

NYC institutions could close permanently

The COVID-19 pandemic risks wiping out many long-standing establishments.

New York City

Policy

How New York City might avoid 22,000 layoffs

De Blasio says long-term borrowing and union concessions are needed, but some experts and elected officials think there are other options.

Personality

Personality

NYC restaurateurs plead for indoor dining

An industry leader asks why city restaurants can’t follow the same rules as upstate eateries.