New York State
Politics
How the wealthy and politically connected are all getting coronavirus tests
This crisis is deepening New York’s disparity between rich and poor.
New York State
Politics
NY releases racial COVID-19 data
After several lawmakers and politicians called upon the city and state government to release the racial demographics of COVID-19 patients, they have agreed to do so
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New York Democratic presidential primary likely canceled
With U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ exit, the state has the power to cancel the Democratic primary.
New York State
Politics
Lawmakers: Trump and Cuomo both fell short on coronavirus
State health committee chairs blast White House response, state Medicaid cuts.
New York State
Politics
Politicians answer the call to fight COVID-19
Current and former officials drop what they’re doing and join the battle.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Correction officers at ‘the epicenter of the epicenter’ of COVID-19 outbreak
A Q&A about New York City jails with Elias Husamudeen, president of the correction officers’ union.
New York State
Opinion
Upstate to New York City: Drop dead. Literally.
When it comes to lending unused ventilators, area politicians say only #upstatelivesmatter.
Budget
Politics
State budget cuts funding to NYC, but details are up in the air
The state budget cuts $138 million from New York City’s public hospitals, leaves the city without an increase in education funding for the first time in years, and mandates that the city contribute $3 billion to the state-run Metropolitan Transportation Authority. And the leaders of city government have been uncharacteristically quiet about it.
New York State
Politics
Is Westchester turning a corner on coronavirus?
Fewer coronavirus tests are coming back positive in the county, but it’s still too early to tell if that will continue.
New York State
Politics
Will the state Legislature actually go virtual?
Lawmakers in Albany have authorized remote voting, but the Legislature has yet to really take advantage of the practice.
New York State
Policy
Suburban golf courses remain open, despite COVID-19
New York has banned basketball, but it allows golfing.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
How New York changed its bail law
State lawmakers avoided major changes to the 2019 bail legislation, but they did add more bail-eligible offenses in the state budget.
Labor
Policy
Front-line workers hope newfound respect leads to better conditions
Labor unions are determined to make sure employers don’t forget essential workers’ sacrifices.
New York City
Politics
Coronavirus pandemic worsens and the state passes a late budget
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Budget
Policy
Medicaid cuts make the state budget, with some tweaks
To protect New York’s access to federal aid, those cuts could be delayed.
New York State
Politics