New York City
Policy
Are Brooklyn’s ultra-Orthodox social distancing?
Hasidic communities are changing practices to slow the coronavirus pandemic, but have been late adopters.
New York City
Politics
Elon Musk to the rescue?
The Tesla CEO said he could produce ventilators to help fill a nationwide shortage. Will he actually follow through?
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Who’s funding New York nonprofits stretched by the coronavirus?
Many groups have created response funds to help New Yorkers through the coronavirus crisis.
Donald Trump
Politics
Trump’s role with New York’s budget
The president will determine what the governor and state legislative leaders can do.
Transportation
Policy
Following ride-hail apps’ lead, Access-A-Ride ends shared trips
The coronavirus has lead to an end in shared ride-hail app and Access-A-Ride trips.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
New York City to cover extra costs for human services nonprofits
The city will reimburse human services contractors for extra costs due to the coronavirus.
Andrew Cuomo
Opinion
Cuomo only looks great between de Blasio and Trump
The governor hasn’t managed coronavirus perfectly.
New York City
Politics
Who will be next to lead the Bronx?
With unexpected retirements, the competition for borough president and Democratic party chair takes shape.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Will coronavirus spring people from jail?
The conversation around criminal justice has shifted dramatically.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Federal coronavirus bill could throw a wrench in Cuomo’s budget
On top of possible restrictions on changing Medicaid, the governor could face reduced tax revenues due to the coronavirus.
Policy
Gig workers left in the lurch as state passes emergency paid sick leave
Cuomo punted the gig worker debate to a task force, but some want the state to provide relief for gig workers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Education
Policy
Prospects dim for major charter school victories
Gov. Andrew Cuomo continues to back charters, but he’s unlikely to flex his influence in the state Legislature.
Personality
Personality
Gustavo Rivera on coronavirus and Cuomo
The state senator warns of overreach as Cuomo pushes to pass an early budget.
Education
Policy
How remote learning will work in New York City
With the help of Apple, T-Mobile, Charter and more, city schools are going virtual, but some say the transition is too little, too late.
Homelessness
Policy
Homeless New Yorkers at greater risk from COVID-19
A struggle to pay for resources and staff hampers New York City’s ability to help the homeless.
New York City
Politics
Is NYC destined to become the next Milan?
If New Yorkers don’t self-isolate, the city’s health care system could easily become overwhelmed with coronavirus patients.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy