Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Trump’s attacks on Cuomo continue
The governor wants the Army Corps of Engineers to build hospital beds.
Technology
Policy
Talking health tech solutions with Capsule’s Eric Kinariwala
First Read Tech talks to the CEO of Capsule, Eric Kinariwala.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Who will feed the hungry during the coronavirus outbreak?
Coronavirus will exacerbate hunger in NYC, who will be able to help?
Opinion
Opinion
Coronavirus proves socialists are right
Universal health insurance, paid sick leave and other social programs would slow the virus’ spread.
New York City
Policy
Who will feed the hungry during the coronavirus outbreak?
Charities are feeling the strain as New York City tries to feed its students and elderly.
New York City
Policy
What coronavirus closings mean for New York’s economy
Restaurants, theaters and tourism will take a hit from coronavirus. Here’s what the city and state could do to blunt its impact.
New York City
Politics
Do borough presidents actually have any power?
It depends almost entirely on their personality.
New York City
Opinion
Closing schools was the right call but here’s what must come next
How to keep kids safe, cared for, nourished and at home.
New York City
Politics
Is coronavirus de Blasio's Katrina?
The mayor seems to be leading New York City from behind.
Technology
Policy
NYPD releases facial recognition policy to mixed reviews
In an effort to increase transparency the NYPD released public guidelines on facial recognition usage.
Personality
Personality
Vote: Who’s got the best beard in Albany?
Seven well-groomed lawmakers. Only one will make the cut.
Policy
The state budget process begins amid disease outbreak
Now comes the time to see if lawmakers can keep Cuomo from getting his way on a variety of proposals.
Education
Policy
Education funding in the time of coronavirus
Lawmakers are aiming to block some of the governor’s education proposals as talks get underway to pass a budget by the end of the week.
New York City
Personality
Can Donovan Richards find himself?
Queens is both a machine stronghold and the most progressive place on the planet. The borough president hopeful thinks he can have it all.
New York State
Politics
State lawmakers aim to pass early state budget
State lawmakers are aiming to strike a three-way budget deal with Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming week as state efforts continue to contain the spread of the coronavirus, according to multiple state Senate sources.
New York City
Politics
Coronavirus containment zone, limiting public gatherings and St. Patrick’s Day parade canceled
Rounding up the week’s political news
New York State
Politics
Tish declares war on Alex Jones' toothpaste
The state’s attorney general wants to stop the InfoWars talk show host’s hawking toothpaste he claims kills coronavirus.
New York State
Politics
Could coronavirus keep candidates off the ballot?
Rep. Jerrold Nadler joins growing calls for reduced petitioning requirements.
New York State
Politics