New York State
Politics
The final stretch of budget negotiations begins
It’s still unclear when New York’s spending plan will be finalized.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Mental health needs expected to rise due to COVID-19
Gov. Andrew Cuomo called on therapists to volunteer remote mental health support.
New York City
Policy
Gig worker reforms won’t be included in the budget
They’re on the front lines of the pandemic, but they’ll have to wait for labor protections.
Andrew Cuomo
Personality
Andrew Cuomo, superstar
New York’s COVID-19 outbreak has pushed the governor into the national spotlight.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with New York City’s go-to crisis manager
Kathryn Garcia talks about tackling food insecurity during the coronavirus, and her many other jobs.
New York State
Politics
The state Senate is still hemorrhaging Republicans
A growing number of GOP incumbents won’t be running for reelection.
New York State
Politics
$2 trillion Senate bailout ‘terrible for New York’
The governor is having better luck boosting the state’s hospital capacity.
Housing
Policy
Who would pay for a rent suspension?
Gianaris and Niou want to cancel rent for tenants hit by coronavirus.
New York State
Politics
Will the coronavirus bring voting into the 21st century?
NY wouldn’t have to cancel elections if we could all vote online.
Education
Opinion
How de Blasio failed students in failing schools
The mayor of New York City should have followed on his predecessor’s path in education policy.
New York State
Politics
NY’s shutdown will cause domestic abuse to rise
However, resources are still available to victims of abuse.
New York City
Politics
5 ways New Yorkers can help each other through the pandemic
Donate money, face masks – or even volunteer from home.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
NY to start experimental treatments for COVID-19
A combination drug therapy and plasma serum will be tested on the state’s sickest patients.
Rikers Island
Opinion
Don’t leave people to die from COVID-19 on Rikers Island
The conditions are crowded and unsanitary and the spread inside will eventually get outside.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Serving constituents during the coronavirus outbreak
There is lots to do, from making phone calls to protecting consumers to passing legislation.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Home care attendants helping elderly, disabled lacking equipment
Providers helping people that are at high risk amid the COVID-19 outbreak report shortage of face masks, sanitizer.
New York City
Politics
Tracking a unique coronavirus data point: our feelings
In a partnership with data analytics firm Elucd, City & State will publish daily updates on coronavirus sentiment polling of New Yorkers.
New York State
Policy