New York City
Politics
Malatras to lead SUNY, teachers threaten strike and prepping for a pandemic presidential election
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Policy
NYPD commissioners received civilian complaints
Before acceding to the top job, Dermot Shea and James O’Neill were each accused of misconduct.
Education
Policy
7 ways NY students are heading back to school
Each district is trying its own unique way to safely reopen.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Lawmakers express horror at planned EMS layoffs
Without more funding, the city says it will be forced to fire 400 first responders.
New York City
Politics
Manhattan district attorney 2021 Democratic primary candidates
There are nine challengers to Cyrus Vance Jr., but will the incumbent run for reelection?
Education
Policy
UFT warns of a “debacle” if schools open
The powerful teachers union casts doubt on whether New York City schools will open on time.
Politics
Schumer, AOC rep New York on DNC’s second night
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, a powerful moderate, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive icon, hit similar notes in their Democratic National Convention speeches.
Housing
Policy
NYC’s plan to move homeless people back into shelters
Despite Mayor Bill de Blasio’s announcement, it’s unclear what the city will do to help homeless New Yorkers.
New York State
Personality
New York’s new top education official on reopening schools
Interim Education Commissioner Betty Rosa talks about her new role and how to adapt to the coronavirus era.
New York State
Personality
Brad Hoylman talks about why he wants to leave Albany
A Q&A with the prolific state senator who is now running for Manhattan borough president.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
State evaluates bill that would require hiring more nurses
A new Health Department report said it could be too costly to implement for some hospitals and nursing homes.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo rewrites the first draft of history
A new book and DNC speech suggest an accelerating effort to downplay the governor’s early pandemic failings.
New York State
Politics
NY’s unresolved election mess
New York has taken steps to fix the problems that arose in the June primary, but still has more work to do.
New York State
Policy
State Sen. Zellnor Myrie takes on the rise in gun violence
The Brooklyn lawmaker wants to hold gun manufacturers accountable with a proposed change to the state’s criminal nuisance law.
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